RFQHelicopterLogPlacement.doc

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISTION NUMBER

PAGE 1 OF

2, CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

AG- 04T1-S-11-0017

6. SOLICITATION SSUE

DATE: 7/18/2011

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

Linda Harmon, Contract Specialist

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 541-618-2021

8 OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME:

August 1, 2011 4:00pm EST

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

USDA Forest Service (R6)

Umpqua National Forest

2900 NW Stewart Parkway

Roseburg, OR 97471

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UNRESTRICTED OR

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100 % FOR:

NAICS: 481212

SIZE STANDARD: 1500

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SMALL BUSINESS

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HUBZONE SMALL

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OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS

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13a THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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

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19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

IDIQ – Heavy Lift Helicopter Instream Restoration Services

Umpqua National Forest

Douglas and Lane Counties

See Section B – Continuation of SF1449 – Schedule of Items on Page 3.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

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27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _2_

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHEERWISE IDENTIFED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

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29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ______________________ OFFER

DATED ______________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITAATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDIDNG ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORORTH 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 SIGNER (Type or print)

30c. DATE SIGNED

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITIONS IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 3/2005)

PRESCRIBED BY GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

NOTE: Offerors MUST register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) data base – See FAR 52.204-7 and Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) – See FAR clause 52.204-8.

This solicitation is Set Aside for Small Businesses Quoters are requested to place their offers on the Schedule of Items in Section B.

Resulting contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price Type Contract

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DUNS:___________________________

EMAIL:___________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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INSPECTED

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ____________________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

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39 S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

40. PAID BY

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC’D (YY/MM/DD)

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV.3/2005) BACK

5SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

5B-1

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

8SECTION C - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS OR ATTACHMENTS

8C-1

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

8C-2

CERTIFICATIONS

9C-3

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

9C-4

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

10C-5

CONTRACTOR’S OBLIGATIONS

11C-6

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

11C-7

AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

14C-8

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

16C-9

AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

17C-10

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED AVIONICS SYSTEMS

24C-11

AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS

25C-12

OPERATIONS

26C-13

CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENAL RESPONSIBILITIES

27C-14

PERSONNEL

30C-15

CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL

31C-16

SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL

31C-17

SUBSTITUTION OR REPLACEMNT OF PERSONNEL, AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT

32C-18

RELIEF CREWS

32C-19

FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS

34C-20

ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY

34C-21

MISHAPS

36C-22

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

37C-23

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

40C-24

PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES

41C-25

RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES

41C-26

INSPECTIONS DURING USE

41C-27

PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT

41C-28

HELICOPTER MANAGER DELEGATED AUTHORITY

42C-29

AIRCRAFT USE REPORT

43C-30

DEFINITIONS

49FIRE PROTECTIONS AND SUPPRESSION FORMS

55WAGE DETERMINATION -WD 05-2439 (Rev.-12)

65WAGE DETERMINATION - WD 95-0222 (Rev.-31)

69SAMPLE TA

SK ORDER

71PNW PROJECT AVIATION SAFETY PLAN

93D-1

52.252-02 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

93D-2

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (JUN 2010)

99D-3

AGAR 452.246-70 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (FEB 1988)

99D-4

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION PROCEDURE

99D-5

ACCEPTANCE

100D-6

AGAR 452.211-75 EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF CONTRACT (FEB 1988)

100D-7

PERFORMANCE PERIODS FOR INDIVIDUAL ORDERS

100D-8

PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK

100D-9

FURNISHING AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

100D-10

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

101D-11 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2011)

108D-12

AGAR 452.215-73 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (NOV 1996)

108D-13

DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

108D-14

52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

108D-15

CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE

109D-16

NOTIFICATION OF SUBCONTRACTING

109D-17

PUBLIC OFFICIALS NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE

109D-18

POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS

109D-19

52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995)

109D-20

52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

110D-21

52-216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

110D-22

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

111D-24

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

111D-25

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 1989)

111D-26

52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)

112D-27

PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

113SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

113E-1

VETS-100 REPORTING

113E-2 52.212-1 INSTRUCTINGS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2008) (Incorporated by reference)

114E-3

52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999)

115E-4 52.217-5 – EVALUATION OF OPTIONS. (Jul 1990)

115E-5 52.212-3 – OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2011)

128E-6

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, FORMER USDA EMPLOYEES, AND USDA RETIREES

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B-1

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST

IDIQ - HEAVY LIFT HELICOPTER SERVICES FOR INSTREAM LOG PLACEMENT

Performance Period: Contract time: From date of award (Base year) plus (two) one-year options.

BASE YEAR

Flight Hours

LS

LS

Total Quote - Base year Line Items 01-03

Flight Hours

LS

LS

Total Quote - Option year 1 \ Line Items 04-06

OPTION YEAR 2

Flight Hours

LS

LS

Total Quote - Option year 2

TOTAL QUOTE ALL LINE ITEMS 01-09

Est Qty = Estimated Quantity

LS= Lump Sum

HRS = Hours

Quotations shall be submitted for the total item. Quotations for less than the total item will not be considered.

For technical questions, contact Bob Nichols at (541) 825-3134 The estimated start work date is August 1, 2011.

Individual Task Orders will be placed for estimated flight hours. The number of calendar days and starting date for Individual Task Orders will be jointly established prior to issuance of the actual order. The agreed performance period terms for individual Task Orders shall be specified on the written order.

Quoter must respond to the other factors as described under FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (Jan 1999). Award will be made on the best value for the Government.

AGAR 452.216-73 Minimum and Maximum Contract Amounts (FEB 1988)

During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, ORDERING, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $100,000, but not in excess of $1,000,000.

This is an Indefinite Quantity type contract for a Base Period and two (2) possible Option Periods.

The following estimated amounts apply:

(for all awards)

BASE YEAR

Award Date through

July 31, 2012 $300,000

OPTION YEAR 1

Oct 1, 2012 through

July 31, 2013 $350,000

OPTION YEAR 2

Oct1, 2013 through

July 31, 2014 $350,000

The estimated amounts for option years and aggregate amounts are only rough estimates as out year funding has not been established.

The minimum amount for each awarded contract is $100,000.00 over the life of the contract (including any option years exercised).

The aggregate maximum amount for all awarded contracts inclusive of all option periods is $1,000,000.00.

* The Ordering Period establishes date limits for the issuance of Individual Project Task Orders. Actual performance periods for completion of work included in Individual Project Task Orders may extend beyond these dates. See Section C.

The actual value of each contract is based on the cumulative amounts of Individual Project Task Orders and any modifications to them.

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT TASK ORDERS

Services to be provided hereunder will be ordered by issuance of a written Individual Project Task Order. Each Individual Project Task Order will refer to this contract and will be subject to all the terms and conditions herein. Each Individual Project Task Order will contain the following information.

· Individual Project Task Order Number

· Date of Order

· Accepted Items

· Award Amount

· Itemized Payment Items, Quantities and Prices

· Individual Project Details to supplement the basic contract

Individual Project Task Orders will be firm-fixed price. Time and material pricing elements may be included where deemed necessary.

The contract minimum amount is offset by the value of awarded Individual Project Task Orders.

The following individuals may place Individual Project Task Orders against this contract.

· Any warranted Contracting Officer with proper delegated authority within Region 6 of the USDA Forest Service.

NOTE: Sample task order attached will be awarded at award of IDIQ.

SECTION C - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS OR ATTACHMENTS

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C-1

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

This contract is for helicopter services and associated support services for the purpose of yarding logs and logs with rootwads attached from storage areas adjacent to or nearby streams and place logs within or adjoining stream courses at locations and orientations to be specified by the Forest Service. Work sites may be on any Umpqua National Forest land or adjacent land if authorized by a formal watershed restoration and enhancement agreement. Any use on private or adjacent lands will be subject to Line Officer approval.

C-2

CERTIFICATIONS

A. General

1.

Contractors shall be currently certificated to meet 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 133 (External Load Operations), 135 (Air Taxi Operators and Commercial Operations), and137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operations), as applicable. Any helicopter offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators Certificates.

2.

Helicopters shall conform to the approved type design (normal or restricted), be maintained and operated in accordance With type certificate requirements not withstanding the aviation regulations of the State in which the helicopter may be operated except those requirements specifically waived by the CO. If an operator has a 135 certificate, the aircraft will be maintained in accordance with their FAA approved maintenance program. 14 CFR Part 133 and 137 aircraft will be maintained in accordance with the type certificate and applicable supplemental type certificates (STC).

3.

The pilot is responsible for computing the weight and balance for all flights and for assuring that the gross weight and center of gravity do not exceed the aircraft's limitations. Pilots shall be responsible for the proper loading and securing of all cargo. Load calculations (Exhibit 13, Form 5700-17 or OAS-67) shall be computed and completed by the pilot using appropriate flight manual hover performance charts.

4.

Each helicopter shall operate in accordance with an approved 14 CFR Part 133, Rotorcraft Load Combination Flight Manual (RLCFM), unless the requirement is specifically waived by the CO. A copy of the RLCFM shall be kept with the aircraft at all times.

B. Standard Category Helicopters

1.

All passenger-carrying flights, regardless of the number of passengers carried, shall be conducted in accordance with the Contractor's 14 CFR Part 135 operations specifications.

Helicopters shall be certificated in Normal or Transport Category.

3. · The Government may elect not to utilize individual Standard Category aircraft for passenger transport.

4.

Helicopters shall carry their fully rated capacity of cargo as determined by use of the approved weight and balance performance data.

5.

The following applies for Standard Category helicopters offered that do not transport passengers:

6.

The helicopter will be inspected to the type certificate.

7.

The contractor will submit CFR Part 133 and 137 certificates.

Helicopters shall carry their fully rated capacity of cargo as determined by use of the approved weight and balance performance data.

All internal passenger seats shall be removed during performance under this contract except seats for contractor's personnel/authorized Government Helicopter Manager and/or crew members.

C-3

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

The helicopter shall long-line logs, ranging in weight from 5,000 pounds to 25,000 pounds, from storage sites to designated stream locations. Some log lengths may need to be reduced by cutting, to stay within the 25,000 pound payload limitations. Rootwads shall not be removed in order to stay within this weight limitation without approval from the COR. The terrain is mountainous and will be varied in elevations, consisting of deep canyons and steep slopes. Landing areas may be surrounded by tall timber, and there may be other climatic conditions that may affect payload capability.

C-4

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government shall provide to the Contractor, Government furnished property and services as follows:

A. Communications from or near the project site to a point where commercial telephone service is available. (This service is provided to facilitate operation of work and in response to non-emergency and emergency incidents.)

B. Logs located at designated areas.

C. Maps of project locations, including proposed service landings, log storage areas and any known hazards.

D. Drawings showing designs for each structure.

E. Project Aviation Safety Plan outlining operational expectations.

F. Additional personnel to assist with road guarding activities.

C-5

CONTRACTOR’S OBLIGATIONS

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, transportation, materials, tools, supplies, and incidentals required to accomplish contract objectives, unless specified as Government responsibility elsewhere herein, including but not limited to:

A. Logging grapples or chokers, minimum of 300’ of long line(s) with a minimum segment length of 50’.

B. At least one ground qualified supervisor for each active helicopter operation site for fueling, hook-up of logs, maintenance and protection of equipment and materials, including Government-furnished property. The ground supervisor shall be trained to take proper action in an emergency or incident. Government employees will not assist in ground support activities.

C. A minimum of four ground crew members who are qualified to work in the stream channel with Government employee(s). This will consist of two teams (2 choker setters/hook tenders who have communication with the helicopter pilot during placement of individual logs) as well as ground personnel at log pickup sites.

D. Dust abatement at staging areas, log storage areas and service landings, as necessary for operations. Material other than water will require approval by the Contracting Officer before application.

E. Equipment move-in, move-out, moves of ground equipment and ferry flights, as well as transportation of all Contractor-furnished materials between service landings and/or staging areas.

F. An “Accidental Spill Response Plan” and a “Company Project Safety and Incident Response Plan”. The Contractor shall have the following spill containment equipment on-site during operations: One gallon of dry “Plug-A-Dyke”, one five gallon bucket, 30’ of 6” boom capable of absorbing petroleum based products, and one case of absorbent pads capable of absorbing petroleum based products.

G. Identification and removal of danger trees/snags as needed to assure safe operations within the project area prior to beginning yarding operations. Danger tree/snag removal is subject to the Contracting Officers’ approval. Directional falling of danger trees/snags may be required.

H. Walk treatment reaches, accompanied by a Government employee(s) to identify streamside trees which need to be felled or topped by others to provide helicopter to ground visual contact and assure safety. This shall be done a minimum of 15 days prior to helicopter operations.

I. Furnish adequate safety warning signs and/or flaggers when flight routes will be transecting roads, trails or other identified access routes.

C-6

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Helicopter Yarding and Operations

Logs will be utilized for instream structures, placement in riparian areas and in some instances stockpiled for later placement. In order to ensure load calculations are within external payload limitations, the calculation of weight for each log or logs shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor may have to reduce the log length if weight exceeds allowable payload. Rootwads may not be removed without Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) approval.

Repositioning of individual logs may be required by the Government to meet in-channel objectives. Repositioning will occur within the same basic location as the original log placement.

There may be special flight routes designated due to sensitive areas, and other identified hazards. These will be designates on project hazard maps.

C-7

AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

A. General

1.

Standard and Restricted Category Helicopters

Capability of hovering out-of-ground effect (HOGE) with a minimum 25000 pound jettison able payload, in the following conditions:

· 200 lbs for each required flight crewmember

· Adequate fuel reserve of fuel to meet FAA and safety requirements. Use 7-lbs per gallon to compute weight of Jet A.

· 3000’ Pressure Altitude (PA)

· Load Calculation

2.

Aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with all applicable 14 CFR requirements, mandatory manufacturers' bulletins as required or identified by the FS and or DOI, and all applicable FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD).redundant

3. All required documents needed to verify the data in Form FS-5700-2la or AMD 36b; Helicopter Data Record (including airframe logs, engine logs, compliance with mandatory manufacturer's bulletins, FAA AD's compliance, and aircraft status record, etc.) shall be made available to FS inspector(s).

4. Unless authorized by an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL), aircraft shall not be approved or used if any accessory or instrument listed on the aircraft type certificate data sheet is inoperative.

5. Aircraft shall not be approved if any component time in service exceeds the manufacturers' recommended Time between Overhaul (TBO) or FAA-approved extension. All inspection times and intervals shall comply with the Contractor's FAA approved maintenance program.

B. Condition of Equipment

1. Contractor-furnished aircraft and equipment shall be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft systems and components shall be free of leaks except within limitations specified by the manufacturer.

2. All windows and windshields shall be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs, which hinder visibility. Repairs such as safety wire lacing and stop drilling of cracks are not acceptable permanent repairs. Prior to acceptance, all temporarily repaired windows and windshields shall have permanent repairs completed or shall be replaced.

3. The aircraft interior shall be clean and neat. There shall be no non-repaired tears, rips, cracks, or other damage to the interior. The exterior finish, including the paint, shall be clean, neat, and in good condition (i.e. no severe fading or large areas of flaking or missing paint, etc.). Military or other low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. Any corrosion shall be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

C. Center of Gravity

I. All aircraft shall be configured so that the center of gravity will remain within the Flight Manual published limits for all load requirements and full range of fuel conditions, including ferry with minimum crew without subtraction or addition of ballast.

2. All aircraft shall be loaded such that the center of gravity will remain within allowed limit during the flight. Actual weights will be used for flight calculation.

3. When the equipped weight of the aircraft, as noted by registration number in Section B, Schedule of Items changes, the Contractor shall notify the CO of the change and submit a new weight and balance as required by the Contract.

D. General Equipment

Helicopters shall be configured with the equipment required by 14 CFR and approved for make and model furnished. All equipment shall be furnished on a fully-operating basis, be of modern design and be in good operating condition.

In addition, the following will be required:

1. A copy of the Awarded Contract and modification(s) shall remain in the helicopter during the Contract period(s).

2. Instrumentation required by the Type Certificate and 14 CFR for use with the make and model furnished. Redundant with C-2

3. Free air temperature gauge.

4. Approved aircraft lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR Part 91.209, plus instrument lights.

5. First Aid Kit Aeronautical (Exhibit 1, First Aid Kit Aeronautical

6. Survival Kit Aeronautical (Exhibit 2, Survival Kit Aeronautical, Lower 48).

7. Seat belts for all seats. One set of individual lap belts for each occupant.

8. FAA approved double-strap shoulder harness with automatic locking inertia reels for each front seat occupant. Shoulder straps and lap belts shall fasten with one single-point, metal to-metal, and quick-release mechanism. (Exhibit 4, Restraint Systems Condition Inspection Guidelines).

9. FAA approved shoulder harness integrated with seat belt with one single point metal to metal quick release mechanism for each passenger position.

10. One flight hour meter (Hobbs) installed in a location observable by the pilot and front seat observer while seated. The meter shall be wired in series with a switch on the collective control, and a switch activated by engine or transmission oil pressure or equivalent system, to record flight time (in hours and tenths of hours) only.

11. External load operations from other than the manufacturer's designated pilot station (right seat in most helicopters) are allowed only with an approved FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) or field approval and designation on the aircraft Interagency Data Card. For single piloted aircraft, field approvals in lieu of STCs are not acceptable unless operational gauges are installed in a manner which allows observation while the pilot's focus is on the external load.

12. Convex mirror for observation of external loads and landing gear (not required for aircraft equipped ONLY for vertical reference operations).

13. Bubble door for pilot visibility.

14. The Fire extinguisher(s) shall be a hand-held bottle, fully charged, with a minimum of 1.5 pounds capacity and 2-B: Crating, maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the flight crew while seated.

15. Complete set of current aeronautical charts covering area of operation. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing navigation publications

16. One or more independently switched white or white and red strobe light(s) mounted on top of the helicopter or otherwise visible from above.

a.

In accordance with 14 CFR Part 27.1401, Anti-collision Light System (d) Color. Each anti collision light shall be aviation red and shall meet the applicable requirements of14 CFR Part 27.1397. In order to meet contract specifications, Contractors shall obtain FAA approval (FAA Form 337) to alter the aircraft, if applicable.

17. High visibility markings on main rotor blades (Exhibit 6, High Visibility Markings on Main Rotor Blades).

18. Hooks

a. Cargo Hook

i. One cargo hook that may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft.

ii. As a minimum, the cargo hook shall be completely disassembled and inspected with repairs made as required, lubricated and a full-load operational check in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.

b. Remote Hook/Long Line

i. Logging grapples or chokers, minimum of 300’ of long line(s) with a minimum segment length of 50’, if more than one line is used.

19. FAA approved high visibility, pulsating, forward facing, conspicuity lighting.

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

C-8

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

A. General

1. The Contractor shall be capable of providing field maintenance support to each helicopter for extended periods during heavy use.

2. Helicopters shall be operated and maintained in accordance with 14 CFR requirements and manufacturers’ recommendations. Special equipment and/or modification of the helicopter to meet requirements of this contract shall be inspected, repaired, and altered in accordance with 14 CFR requirements and manufacturer's recommendations or engineered data and, if required, be FAA approved. All "time change" components, including engines, shall be replaced upon reaching the factory recommended time, or FAA approved extension if applicable. Aircraft operated with components and accessories on approved 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.

3. FAA, CFR 14, Part 145 Repair Stations may be used for specific maintenance functions that the repair station is certified for. The aircraft must be returned to service under the repair station certificate and not under an individuals’ certificate for the repair station; for example, repairman or A&P mechanic. The repair station may not be used in lieu of the carded mechanic required by this contract.

4. Compliance with mandatory manufacturers’ bulletins, FAA ADs, and the correction of maintenance deficiencies shall be accomplished prior to the start and during the period of contract performance.

5. Contract performance may subject the aircraft engine, sand and dust ingestion. All aircraft shall comply with the erosion inspection procedures at the recommended intervals in accordance with the engine operation and maintenance manual for the contracted aircraft.

6. All maintenance performed shall be recorded in accordance with 14 CFR Part 43 and 91 including helicopter time-in-service and hour meter reading.

7. A copy of the current maintenance record required by 14 CFR Part 91 shall be kept with the aircraft.

8. Maintenance of aircraft records shall be in accordance with the FAA Advisory Circular (AC) No. 43-9C as revised.

9. The Contractor shall immediately notify the CO of any change of an engine, power train, control, or major airframe component and circumstances inducing the change.

10. Routine maintenance shall be performed before or after the daily standby or as approved by the CO.

11. All inspection times and intervals shall comply with the Contractor's FAA Approved Maintenance Program.

12. Inspections shall be performed in a maintenance facility, or in the best field conditions available.

13. Contractor shall notify the CO at least 16-flight hours prior to initiation of the

1 00-hour inspection.

14. The helicopter equipped weight shall be based on the actual weighing of the aircraft and shall meet the following requirements: The weighing shall be accomplished and must take place within 24 months prior to the proposal submittal

15. Helicopter(s) awarded contracts(s) under this solicitation shall remain at or below contracted helicopter equipped weight and will be allowed plus 1% above the awarded contracted helicopter weight during the contract period.

The aircrafts equipped weight is determined using the weight and balance data which is determined using weight and balance data which was determined by actual weighting of the aircraft within 24 months preceeding the starting date of the contract and 36 months thereafter including options or following any major repair or major alteration or change to the equipment list which significantly affects the center of gravity of the aircraft. If the government requires additional equipment after contract award no penalty will be assessed.

16. A list of equipment installed in the aircraft at the time of weighing shall be compiled. The equipment list shall include the name of each item installed. Items that may be easily removed or installed for aircraft configuration changes (seats, doors, radios, cargo hook, baskets, special mission equipment, etc.) shall also be listed including the name, weight, and arm of each item. Each page of the equipment list shall identify the specific aircraft by serial and registration number. Each page of the equipment list shall be dated indicating the last date of actual weighing or computation. The weight and balance shall be revised each time equipment is removed or installed.

17. When the contract equipped weight of the aircraft, as noted by registration number in Section B, Schedule of Items, changes, the contractor shall notify the CO of the change and submit a revised weight and balance as required by the contract.

B. Turbine Engine Power Assurance Checks

1. A power assurance check shall be accomplished on the first day of operation, and thereafter within each l0-hour interval of contracted flight operation unless prohibited by environmental conditions (i.e. weather, smoke}. The power assurance check shall be accomplished by the contractor in accordance with the Rotorcraft Flight Manual or approved company performance monitoring program. A current graph of the power assurance checks will be maintained with the aircraft under this Contract and any renewal periods.

2. Helicopters with power output below the minimum published performance charts shall be removed from service. The below-minimum power condition shall be corrected before return to service and contract availability.

C. Maintenance Flights

A functional maintenance flight shall be performed following overhaul, repair, and/or replacement of any engine, power train, rotor system or flight control equipment, and following any adjustment of the flight control systems before the helicopter is returned to service. The flight will be performed at the contractor’s expense. Results of the maintenance flights shall be reported to and approved by the FS Aviation Maintenance Inspector before the aircraft is returned to Contract availability.

C-9

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

2. Fenced parking areas.

3. Any device that could induce an unsafe condition.

C-10

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED AVIONICS SYSTEMS

Required avionics systems and contractor offered avionics/communication equipment must meet the performance specifications as specified in FS/AMD A-24 at: www.fs.fed.us/fire/niicd/documents.html A. Communications Systems

1. Emergency Locator Transmitters

One automatic-portable/automatic-fixed or automatic-fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) utilizing an external antenna and meeting the same requirements as those detailed for airplanes in 14 CFR Part 91.207 (excluding 14 CFR Part 91.207), shall be installed per the manufacturer's installation manual, in a conspicuous or marked location. ELTs certified under TSO-C91 are not acceptable. Note: ELTs operating on 121.5 MHz, 406 MHz or both frequencies are acceptable.

2. Transceivers

All transceivers shall be specifically designed for aircraft use and meet all applicable RTCA, Inc. and Federal Aviation Administration requirements for transceivers operated in aircraft. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) testing must be re-accomplished on a completed aeronautical mobile radio if modified third party transceiver(s) are incorporated into the aeronautical radio. This will ensure any third party FCC approved transceivers continue to meet FCC requirements after modifications.

2.1. Transceiver Characteristics

The transceiver shall operate from 136.0000 to 173.9975 MHz, have at least one main transceiver, have at least one guard receiver, and be TIA TSB-102 APCO Project 25 (P25) digital compliant.

A. Main Transceiver. The main transceiver shall be frequency synthesized. The main transceiver shall be able to operate on any channel and meet the operational characteristics in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and FCC basic channeling plans for the VHF-FM 136.0000 to 173.9975 MHz frequency band.

B. Guard Receiver. The guard receiver shall be synthesized. The guard receiver shall have a transmit frequency paired with it. The guard receiver and transmitter shall meet the same requirements as the main receiver and transmitter but operate on 168.6250 MHz. Examples of how multiband P25 digital transceivers may meet this requirement are by having a second conventional VHF-FM P25 digital receiver dedicated for Guard use or a VHF-FM trunked channel preset to conventional P25 digital simplex to meet the Guard requirement.

C. P25 Digital. The main transceiver shall be conventional P25 digital compliant by meeting TIA TSB-102 standard. The mode of operation (analog wideband, analog narrowband, and digital narrowband) shall be operator selectable by channel.

2.2. Channel/Frequency Selection

Channel and frequency selection shall be provided to permit the operator to select all of the following:

A. In all modes. Preset channel, frequency, frequency pair, bandwidth, and operating mode while in flight.

B. Analog mode. All standard Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) frequencies while in flight. The transceiver shall be capable of having any CTCSS tone (or no tone) programmed by the operator into any assigned frequency.

C. P25 Digital mode. Network Access Code (NAC) and TalkGroup ID's (TGID) while in flight. The transceiver shall be capable of having any valid NAC and TGID programmed by the operator into any assigned frequency.

D. The only exception is the guard receiver and transmitter frequencies. Modifying these preset settings should be limited to a special sequence where errant re-programming of the guard preset is unlikely.

2.3. Channel Presets.

The minimum number of operator selectable preset channels for the main transceiver shall be 100 and one preset for the guard receiver. Preset channels shall contain receive and transmit frequencies, and appropriate CTCSS, NAC, and TGID codes in analog, digital, wideband, or narrowband modes. Alpha-numeric characters shall be available for entry by the operator for designating channel labels.

2.4. Guard Receiver.

The frequency of 168.6250 MHz shall be simultaneously monitored with the main frequency for guard reception. Scanning of the guard frequency is not acceptable.

2.5. Guard Transmit.

A means of quickly selecting a preprogrammed guard transmitter frequency shall be provided (e.g. a main/guard toggle switch). The transceiver shall transmit a CTCSS tone of 110.9 Hz on the guard frequency.

2.6. Transmitter.

Single band VHF-FM transceivers shall be capable of transmitting 10 watts nominal. Multi-band transceivers shall be capable of transmitting no less than 6 watts and no more than 10 watts nominal. The transmitter shall not be capable of operation of more than 10 watts nominal.

2.7. Time Out Timer. A selectable (on/off) 90 second time out timer shall be available.

2.8. CTCSS Operation. CTCSS code frequencies shall meet the standards of ANSI/TIA-603 (as revised) for all standard CTCSS code frequencies.

2.9. Operating Standards

The transceiver shall conform to applicable sections of 14 CFR Parts 23 and 27. Specifically §23.1309, §23.1431, and §27.1309. All transceivers shall meet the following RTCA DO-160 specifications:

A.

Specific transceivers approved using RTCA DO-160C

Control Heads and Panel Mounted Transceivers:

DO-160C Env. Cat. [A1]BAA[MN]XXXXXXABBBAUAXXX

Remote Mounted Transceivers:

DO-160C Env. Cat. [B2]BAA[MN]XXXXXXBBBBAUAXXX

B.

Transceivers approved prior to December 5, 2002

RTCA DO-160D through Change 2

DO-160D Env. Cat. [A1Z]BAA[(SM)(UFF1)]XXXXXXABBBA[UUU]M[XXXX]XXA

DO-160D Env. Cat. [B2Z]BAA[(SL)(UFF1)]XXXXXXBBBBA[UUU]M[XXXX]XXA

C.

Transceivers approved from December 5, 2002 to December 4, 2004.

RTCA DO-160D, Change 3

DO-160D Env. Cat. [A1Z]BAB[(SBM)(UG)]EXXXXXZZBZA[RR]M[XXXXX]XXA

DO-160D Env. Cat. [B2Z]BAB[(SCL)(UG)]EXXXXXAZBZA[RR]M[XXXXX]XXA

D.

Transceivers approved after December 4, 2004.

RTCA DO-160E

DO-160E Env. Cat. [A1Z]BAB[(SBM)(UG)]EXXXXXZZBZ[AC][RR]M[XXXXX]XXAC

DO-160E Env. Cat. [B2Z]BAB[(SCL)(UG)]EXXXXXAZBZ[AC][RR]M[XXXXX]XXAC

E.

All transceivers certified to DO-160 categories other than those listed must prove that those categories meet or exceed applicable categories.

F.

It is preferred that DO-160 environmental category 9.0, Explosive Atmosphere Test, Cat A be used for Environment II applications in lieu of Cat E.

Note: Previously approved multimode transceivers with significant engineering upgrades must have appropriate DO-160 tests re-accomplished using current standards.

3.0. General Requirements

3.1. Conventional P25 Digital Programming:

A.

Presets: All main transceiver preset channels shall be operator programmable, while in flight, utilizing transceiver front panel controls. The main and guard receivers shall not be disabled during programming. Programming shall not require that the transceiver be turned off, then on, to reinitialize the transceiver with updated information.

B.

Guard Frequency: Guard frequency programming and edit functions should be disabled during normal programming operations to ensure that the guard preset frequency assignment remains undisturbed during main frequency programming operations. Guard information in multiband transceivers dedicated to Guard operation may be programmed via a computer in lieu of front panel programming.

3.2.

Audio Input Sensitivity. The audio required to fully modulate the transmitter shall not exceed that normally produced by the aircraft's audio system and/or microphone. Audio impedance shall be designed for a 600 ohm aircraft audio system.

3.3.

Transmit Sidetone Audio. Sidetone audio shall be provided to permit the operator to monitor audio input to the transmitter and to assist the operator with word annunciation during high ambient noise conditions. The sidetone adjustment shall be accessible to aircraft maintenance personnel or the operator without disassembling the transceiver.

3.4.

Display. The transceiver shall simultaneously display the channel number in use, and either the seven character frequency in use (i.e. 166.6750) or an operator programmable eight character alphanumeric channel designator (i.e. AIR/GND1). Controls and the display shall meet human factor needs and have a minimum acceptable viewing angle of ± 80˚. The display shall be easily visible in direct sunlight from a distance of 36 inches.

3.5.

Volume Controls. Single band VHF-FM transceivers shall have separate volume controls for the main and guard receive audio outputs. The audio outputs shall be combined as a single output. Multi-band transceivers may utilize common volume controls(s) and separate audio output(s).

3.6.

Primary Power. A primary power on/off switch shall be provided.

3.7.

Indicators. Indicators shall be provided to indicate transmitter activation and signal reception for all transceivers.

3.8.

Squelch Override. A squelch override (squelch defeat) switch shall be provided to the operator for audio testing and volume level adjustment.

3.9.

Scanning. Scanning should be accomplished as follows:

A. Scanning shall be enabled/disabled by the operator on a per channel basis. Channel sampling intervals shall be of sufficient duration as to monitor the channel being scanned but no more than 2 seconds before sampling the next channel.

B. A talkback feature shall allow the operator to respond to scanned receiver communications. Once the transceiver has detected an incoming transmission, the transceiver shall automatically pause on that channel for between 3 to 5 seconds allowing the operator to reply to the received message. If the transceiver detects no further incoming radio traffic after approximately 2 seconds and the operator discontinues transmissions on the scanned channel, the transceiver shall automatically resume scanning.

4.0. Leading Particulars

4.1. Finish. The front panel shall be standard avionics non-reflective flat black or gray in color.

4.2. Front Panel. The front panel shall be a backlit panel operable from the avionics dimming bus.

4.3. Identification Tag. An identification tag containing all required markings will be permanently affixed to the exterior of each unit for quick identification.

4.4. Labeling. All controls shall be clearly and permanently labeled and shall be easily discernible whenever the backlit panel is illuminated.

4.5. Mounting. Standard DZUS mounting is preferred for all panel mounted transceivers and control heads. In all cases transceiver equipment shall be able to be mounted securely and withstand applicable DO-160 tests for the mounting method used.

4.6. Input power. Positive +24 VDC operation is required. The transceiver frame shall be ground.

5.0 Acceptable Aeronautical Mobile VHF-FM Radio Transceivers.

5.1 Transceivers currently meeting these requirements are posted at:

http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html

5.2. The following aeronautical mobile VHF-FM radio transceivers are known to meet these requirements:

TDFM-136A

TDFM-136/NV

6. Automated Flight Following

a. One Automated Flight Following (AFF) system compatible with the governments’ AFF tracking network (Webtracker). Not all available AFF systems are compatible with Webtracker nor meet Webtracker's requirements. The contractor shall ensure that the AFF system offered is compatible with Webtracker. To view Webtracker's current compatibility requirements and a list of previously successful AFF equipment manufacturers, refer to: https:l/www.aff.gov.

b. The AFF system shall be powered by the aircraft’s electrical system, installed per the manufacturer's installation manual, and operational in all phases of flight. AFF equipment shall utilize as a minimum: Satellite communications, an externally or internally mounted antenna, provide data to the Government's Webtracker software, use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker for power protection, and be mounted so as to not endanger any occupant from AFF equipment during periods of turbulence. Antennas should be placed where they have the best view of the overhead sky as possible. Externally mounted antennas are recommended to improve system performance. Any AFF manufacturer required pilot display(s) or control(s) shall be visible/selectable by the pilot(s). Remote equipment having visual indicators should be mounted in such a manner as to allow visual indicators to be easily visible.

c. AFF communications shall be fully operational in the lower 48 states. Contractors accepting dispatches to the State of Alaska, Southern Canada, or Western Canada must have an AFF system capable of being tracked in these locations at all times. Not all manufacturers' AFF equipment communication links will operate effectively in all geographic areas.

d. The contractor shall maintain a subscription service through the AFF equipment provider allowing AFF position reporting for satellite tracking via Webtracker. The position reporting interval shall be every two minutes while the aircraft is in flight. The contractor shall register their AFF equipment with the Fire Applications Support Desk (FASD) providing: Complete tail number; manufacturer and serial number of the AFF transceiver; aircraft make and model; and Contractor contact information. If the contractor relocates previously registered AFF equipment into another aircraft, then the contractor shall contact the Fire Applications Support Desk making the appropriate changes prior to aircraft use. In all cases, the contractor shall ensure that the correct aircraft information is indicated within Webtracker. The contractor shall contact the FASD of system changes, scheduled maintenance, and planned service outages.

e. Registration contact information, a web accessible feedback form, and additional information is available at: https://www.aff.gov. The FASD can be reached at 800-253-5559 or 208-387-5290.

f. Prior to the aircraft's annual contract inspection, the contractor shall ensure compliance with all AFF systems requirements. The contractor shall additionally perform an operational check of the system. As a minimum, the operational check shall consist of confirming the aircraft being tested is displayed in Webtracker (indicating it is currently transmitting data to Webtracker) and that all information displayed in Webtracker is current. A user name and password are required to access Webtracker. Log on to the AFF website at https://www.aff.gov to request a username and password, or contact the FASD.

g. This clause incorporates Specification Section Supplement available at: https:l/www.aff.gov/contractspecs with the same force and affect as if they were presented as full text herein.

B. Navigation Systems

One Global Positioning System (GPS) is required. The GPS shall be panel-mounted; located where both the pilot and the co-pilot/observer can clearly view the display; utilize WGS-84 datum; reference latitude and longitude coordinates in the DM (degrees/minutes/decimal minutes) mode; and be powered by the aircraft electrical system. Antennas must have a clear view of the sky. The GPS unit must have the ability for manual entry of waypoints in flight. The GPS shall have a database, updated annually, covering the continental United States. Aviation portable GPS units (Garmin GPSMAP 296/396/496 or equivalent) are acceptable provided they use remote antennas, are securely mounted, present information from an overhead orientation (not a drive along the road type), installation approved via FAA Form 337, and meet all previously stated GPS requirement.

C. Transponder/Altitude Encoders

One ATC transponder and altitude reporting system(s) meeting the requirements of Part 91.215 (a) and (b), 14 CFR Part 91.413 and be tested and inspected every 24 months as specified by 14 CFR Part 43, appendix F.

D. Static Pressure, Altimeter, and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting Systems

The aircraft's static system(s) shall be maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91, and inspected and tested every 24 months as specified by 14 CF Part 43, appendix E and 14 CFR 91 .41 1.

E. Audio Control Systems

An audio control system shall be provided for the pilot and check/co pilot. The system shall provide controls for selection of multiple receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone/PIT audio inputs. The system shall also provide separate controls for adjustment of both intercommunication System (ICS) and receiver audio output levels.

F. Transmitter Selection and Operation

A transmitter selection control shall be provided for the microphone/PIT inputs of the pilot and check/co-pilot. The system shall be configured so that the pilot or check/co-pilot may select and utilize a transmitter via their microphone/PIT. Whenever a transmitter is selected, the companion receiver audio shall automatically be selected.