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| Solicitation No. AG-43N9-S-16-0002 | U.S. Forest Service | |
| Region 8 CWN Helicopter |
OFFEROR’S COPY
(Ref. 48 CFR 1)
Issuing Office:
USDA Forest Service, R8, Acquisition Management Office Attn: Gloria Sanders 1720 Peachtree Road, Suite 876 South Atlanta, GA 30309
This solicitation can be downloaded from the following Internet site: https://www.fbo.gov/
Offers Are Solicited For:
CWN Type III Helicopters for Region 8 Southern Region
Solicitation No:
AG-43N9-S-16-0002
Issued Date:
9/8/2015
IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR
Information and instructions for submission of offers are contained in the attached Standard Form indicated below:
· |X| SF-1449, Solicitation for Commercial Items
· |X| Section E, Instructions to Offeror - Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-1) (Tailored/Addenda)
· |X| Section E, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3)
Before mailing your offer, please recheck the following:
· Does your offer set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation including Exhibits and acknowledgement of any amendments that were issued?
· Have you rechecked your figures, including calculations on your worksheet?
· Have you completed Exhibit 13, Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation?
· Have you completed E-4(b), Offeror’s Checklist?
· Have you completed E-5, Offer’s Past Performance and Organization Experience?
· Have you completed E-6, Summary of Accidents?
· Have you received your Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number and complied with the Systems for Award Management (SAM) requirements of FAR 52.204-7?
· Have you completed annual Representations and Certifications via on-line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at: http://orca.bpn.gov?
· Have you completed and signed all required documents?
Offerors’ may call Gloria Sanders for information about this solicitation at 404-347-4023 or via e-mail at GRSanders@fs.fed.us.
“The policy of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, family status, and/or political affiliation.” Persons believing they have been discriminated against in any Forest Service related activity should write to: Chief, Forest Service, USDA, P. O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090.
| Previous editions of this form are obsolete. |
| FS-6300-44 (11/79) |
SECTION A - SOLICTATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
STANDARD FORM 1449
SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES
SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS
SECTION D - CONTRACT CLAUSES
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
| B-1 | SCHEDULE OF ITEMS | 2 |
| B-2 | PRINCIPAL BASE OPERATION | 3 |
| B-3 | AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM) TO BE USED FOR PROPOSAL EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT VALIDATION | 3 |
| B-4 | ENGINE REQUIREMENTS | 5 |
| B-5 | CREW COVERAGE | 5 |
| B-6 | MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE | 6 |
| B-7 | ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES | 6 |
| B-8 | STANDBY HOURS PER DAY | 6 |
| B-9 | EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE | 6 |
| B-10 | OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE | 6 |
| B-11 | OPERATIONS IN ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, OR MEXICO (Contractor to check all that apply). | 6 |
| B-12 | CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Note that exceptions may apply) | 6 |
| B-13 | CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION | 7 |
| B-14 | GOVERNMENT PILOT | 8 |
| B-15 | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | 8 |
| C-1 | SCOPE OF AGREEMENT | 9 |
| C-2 | CERTIFICATIONS | 9 |
| C-3 | GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY | 11 |
| C-4 | HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS | 11 |
| C-5 | HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE | 18 |
| C-6 | AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY | 21 |
| C-7 | AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS | 21 |
| C-8 | RESERVED | 32 |
| C-9 | RESERVED | 32 |
| C-10 | OPERATIONS | 32 |
| C-11 | CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | 37 |
| C-12 | PERSONNEL | 38 |
| C-13 | CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL | 42 |
| C-14 | SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL | 43 |
| C-15 | SUBSTITUTION OR REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL, HELICOPTER, AND EQUIPMENT | 43 |
| C-16 | FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS | 44 |
| C-17 | ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY | 46 |
| C-18 | MISHAPS | 47 |
| C-19 | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT | 49 |
| C-20 | INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE | 50 |
| C-21 | PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES | 54 |
| C-22 | RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES | 54 |
| C-23 | INSPECTIONS DURING USE | 55 |
| C-24 | BASIC ORDERING AGREEMENT PERIOD AND RENEWAL OPTION | 55 |
| C-25 | AUTHORIZED ORDERING ACTIVITIES | 55 |
| C-26 | DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS | 56 |
| C-27 | UNAVAILABILITY | 57 |
| C-28 | PAYMENT PROCEDURES | 58 |
| C-29 | PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT | 59 |
| C-30 | PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY | 59 |
| C-31 | PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY | 60 |
| C-32 | OPTIONAL USE HOURLY FLIGHT RATE | 60 |
| C-33 | RESERVED | 61 |
| C-34 | ORDERING AND PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT AND PERSONNEL | 61 |
| C-35 | REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS | 61 |
| C-36 | PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT HELICOPTER | 62 |
| C-37 | LODGING & MEALS | 62 |
| C-38 | PAYMENT FOR FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE MILEAGE | 62 |
| C-39 | PAYMENT FOR FUEL TRANSPORTATION | 63 |
| C-40 | PAYMENT FOR FOAM CONCENTRATE | 63 |
| C-41 | RELIEF CREW APPROVAL AND PAYMENT | 64 |
| C-42 | PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE | 64 |
| C-43 | MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR | 64 |
| C-44 | HELICOPTER MANAGER DELEGATED AUTHORITIES | 65 |
| C-45 | DEFINITIONS | 66 |
| C-46 | ABBREVIATIONS/ACCRONYMS | 72 |
| EXHIBIT 1 - FIRST AID KIT AERONAUTICAL (C-4) | 74 | |
| EXHIBIT 2 - SURVIVAL KIT AERONAUTICAL (LOWER 48) (C-4) | 75 | |
| EXHIBIT 3 - ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, AND MEXICO SUPPLEMENT (C-1, C-7, C-33) | 76 | |
| EXHIBIT 4 - RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CONDITION INSPECTION GUIDELINES (C-4 (d) (8)) | 80 | |
| EXHIBIT 5 - ADDITIONAL SUPPRESSION/PRESCRIBED FIRE EQUIPMENT (C-4 (d) (7), C-4 (d) (18), C-10 (f)) | 81 | |
| EXHIBIT 6 - HIGH VISIBILITY MARKINGS ON MAIN ROTOR BLADES (C-4 (d) (17)) | 87 | |
| EXHIBIT 7 - RESERVED | 88 | |
| EXHIBIT 8 - FUEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS | 89 | |
| EXHIBIT 9 - OPERATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES GUIDE FOR HELICOPTER PILOTS | 96 | |
| EXHIBIT 10 - INTERAGENCY GUIDELINES FOR VERTICAL REFERENCE/EXTERNAL LOAD TRAINING (C-12 (f) (1)) | 97 | |
| EXHIBIT 11 - HELICOPTER MAKE/MODEL/SERIES LIST (C-21 (b)) | 99 | |
| EXHIBIT 12 - HELICOPTER SERVICES HOURLY FLIGHT RATES, FUEL CONSUMPTION, AND WEIGHT REDUCTION CHART (B-1, B-3 (a), C-10 (a) (6), C-34 (b) (3), C-36 (a)) | 100 | |
| EXHIBIT 13 - INTERAGENCY HELICOPTER LOAD CALCULATION (B-3, C-2 (a) (3), C-10 (a) (6), | 101 | |
| C-10 (b) (2)) | 101 | |
| EXHIBIT 14 - HELICOPTER AND FUEL SERVICE TRUCK PRE-USE CHECKLIST | 104 | |
| EXHIBIT 15 - PERFORMANCE REPORT | 105 | |
| EXHIBIT 16 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION | 110 | |
| EXHIBIT 17 - RESERVED | 124 | |
| EXHIBIT 18 - CONTRACTOR’S VERIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL HELICOPTER PILOT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE FOR INITIAL INTERAGENCY APPROVAL (C-12 (c) (9), C-20 (i) (2)) | 125 | |
| EXHIBIT 19 - RESERVED | 126 | |
| EXHIBIT 20 - AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (HELICOPTER) QUALIFICATION FORM (C-12 (h) (5)) | 127 | |
| EXHIBIT 21 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM (EXAMPLE) (B-3, C-5 (a) (15 & 17)) | 129 | |
| EXHIBIT 22 - COMPUTED GROSS WEIGHT TABLE (B-3 (a), Exhibit 13)) | 135 | |
| EXHIBIT 23 - PERFORMANCE BY GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PILOT (B-14) | 136 | |
| EXHIBIT 24 - FAA OVER WATER KIT (B-12) | 139 | |
| EXHIBIT 25 - LITTER KIT PROVISIONS AND LITTER (B-12) | 140 | |
| EXHIBIT 26 - AERIAL IGNITION (B-12) | 141 | |
| EXHIBIT 27 - LAW ENFORCEMENT SHORT HAUL SPECIAL MISSION QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS | 143 | |
| EXHIBIT 28 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS | 149 | |
| EXHIBIT 29 - RESERVED | 150 | |
| EXHIBIT 30 - RESERVED | 150 | |
| EXHIBIT 31 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE AND ACCIDENT HISTORY | 151 |
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-43N9-S-16-0002
6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE
9/8/2015
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
a. NAME Gloria Sanders
b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)
8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL TIME
9/25/2015 3:00PM Est
| 9. ISSUED BY |
| CODE |
10. THIS ACQUISITION IS |_| UNRESTRICTED OR |X| SET ASIDE: 100% FOR:
USDA Forest Service, R8, Acquisition Management Office Attn: Gloria Sanders 1720 Peachtree Road, Suite 876 South Atlanta, GA 30309
| |X| |
| SMALL BUSINESS |
| |_| |
| WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS |
(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
| |_| |
| HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS |
| |_| |
| (EDWOSB) |
| NAICS: 481212 |
| |_| |
| SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS |
| |_| |
| 8 (A) |
| SIZE STANDARD: |
1500 Employees
11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA- TON UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED
|X| 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 | |X| RFP |
| 15. DELIVER TO |
| CODE |
| 16. ADMINISTERED BY |
| CODE |
USDA Forest Service, R8, Acquisition Management Office Attn: Gloria Sanders 1720 Peachtree Road, Suite 876 South Atlanta, GA 30309
Same As Item 9
| 17a. CONTRACTOR/ |
| CODE |
FACILITY
| 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY |
| CODE |
| OFFEROR |
| CODE |
| ALBUQUERQUE SERVICE CENTER |
INCIDENT BUSINESS – CONTRACTS
101B SUN AVENUE, NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
TELEPHONE NO. ______________DUNS __________ .
| |_| 17b CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN | |
| OFFER | |
| 18b. | SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED |
|_| SEE ADDENDUM
19.
ITEM NO.
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
21.
QUANTITY
22.
UNIT
23.
UNIT PRICE
24.
AMOUNT
Call When Needed (CWN) Type III Helicopters. Southern Region (R8) See B-1 Schedule of Items
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)
|X| 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA |X| 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
| |X| 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) |
Gloria Sanders 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
OBJECTIVE.
The USDA Forest Service Region 8 seeks Standard Category, Light (Type III) Helicopters fully operated, meeting the requirements of this Schedule and the specifications for operation at the host base, and during the periods shown below. The performance requirements are a minimum and the helicopter will be evaluated for overall best value considering price and other factors.
It is the intent of the Government to secure a Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment agreement not to exceed 1 base year and 3 option periods for the daily availability rate. The flight rate will be an indefinite quantity with no guarantee of flight hours given by the Government. The Government may award a single agreement or multiple awards based on the outcome of the evaluation process. The Government reserves the right to award any combination of items and/or number of items.
| Solicitation No. AG-43N9-S-16-0002 | U.S. Forest Service | |
| Region 8 CWN Helicopter |
SECTION B
SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES
Helicopter Inspections (carding) -- all equipment needing to be inspected shall be available for inspection at least 3 days prior to the start of work. Inspections may take place at the vendor’s facility or host base or at a location agreed to with the Agency Maintenance Inspectors.
B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS
This is an Agreement for Interagency Call-When-Needed (CWN) Helicopter Services. Furnish Type III Light helicopter(s) fully operated and maintained; including fuel servicing vehicle(s), meeting the requirements of this schedule and the specifications included herein, on a call-when-needed basis.
Upon Contractor's acceptance of an order from an authorized ordering office, the order becomes a contract under the prices, terms, and conditions of this agreement.
| N Number |
| Make |
| Model |
& Series Equipped Weight2 (per agreement definition) Helicopter Allowable HOGE Payload5 Daily Availability Rate Base Year Daily Availability Rate3 1st Renewable Period Daily Availability Rate3 2nd Renewable Period Daily Availability Rate3 3rd Renewable Period Optional Use Hourly Flight Rate4 Base Year Optional Use Hourly Flight Rate4 1st RP Optional Use Hourly Flight Rate4 2nd RP Optional Use Hourly Flight Rate4 3rd RP
HOGE:
HOGE:
HOGE:
HOGE:
HOGE:
1 Category: Indicate the category the aircraft is offered as: Standard = S, Limited (Standard Category offered in a Limited Capacity) = L, and Restricted = R
2 Contracted Helicopter Equipped Weight Equipped Weight = lbs
Equipped Weight for Standard Category (Passenger Carrying) aircraft see “Equipped Weight” in Definitions (C-45).
Equipped Weight includes the weight of a fixed tank or the weight of the empty bucket and any associated suspension hardware (cables, connectors, etc.) for restricted aircraft. See Clause C 4 for reference.
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 prior to submission of the proposal. The weighing must take place within 12 months prior to award of any agreements under this agreement. Helicopter(s) under initially awarded agreement(s) under this solicitation shall remain at or below contracted helicopter equipped weight as bid. Helicopters will be allowed 1% above the awarded contracted helicopter equipped weight during the agreement option period(s). The aircraft’s equipped weight is determined using weight and balance data which was determined by actual weighing of the aircraft within 12 months preceding the starting date of the agreement and 24 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. Cowlings, doors and fairings shall not be removed to meet Agreement equipped weight for performance. If the government requires additional equipment after agreement award no penalty will be assessed.
3 The awarded Daily Availability Rate shall include all fixed and variable costs (depreciation, salaries, overnight allowances, overhead, permanent shop facilities, etc.) incurred in providing continuous service exclusive of those costs directly attributed to actual flight.
4 Optional Use Hourly Flight Rates will not be used in the evaluation for award.
Hourly Flight Rate will be paid at the applicable Hourly Flight Rate, in accordance with Exhibit 12, Helicopter Services Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart.
5 Calculated from Line 13 of Load Calculation Form ()OAS-67/FS 5700-17)
| Solicitation No. AG-43N9-S-16-0002 | U.S. Forest Service | |
| Region 8 CWN Helicopter |
SECTION B
SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES
B-2 PRINCIPAL BASE OPERATION
Contractor shall enter the location of the “Principle Base of Operation” in accordance with the definitions found in Section C for the offered aircraft. For Type III helicopters the location of the Contractor’s Operating Certificate is the determining factor as to where the Agreement is administered. Therefore, the same aircraft number will not be awarded/administered under more than one Forest Service CWN agreement. Offers for furnishing services on a “Call-When-Needed” basis for Type III’s are being solicited from operators that hold certificates in the Southern Region to include the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia and Puerto Rico.
| Location (Physical Address)____________________________________ | State___________ |
| B-3 | AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM) TO BE USED FOR PROPOSAL EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT VALIDATION |
| (a) | Performance shall be based on minimum engine specification. Aircraft performance capabilities shall be determined by using the Standard Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation Method. (Exhibit 13, Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation) |
Performance enhancing data (Power Assurance Checks, wind charts, etc) shall not be used. Only FAA approved charts based on minimum specification engine performance shall be used. As an example, Kaman K-1200 helicopters shall only use minimum specification engine performance data calculated from Rotorcraft FMS NO. 1, (USFS Fire Fighting).
Use (Exhibit 13, Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation and Exhibit 12, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart) per aircraft type and the appropriate Hover Ceiling Charts (HOGE and HIGE) from the approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual with current supplements and changes as applicable.
For field operations use current temperature and elevation for performance planning purposes.
| (b) | Aircraft Weighing and Weight Validation |
| (1) | The aircraft’s equipped weight is determined using weight and balance data, which was determined by actual weighing of the aircraft in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements and configured in accordance with the agreement specifications, as proposed. Additional weighing criteria: |
| (i) | The weighing shall be accomplished by the Contractor or their agent. |
| (ii) | All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified as accurate within the previous one (1) year. The certifying entity may be any accredited weights and measures laboratory using standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The scales should be listed by make, model and calibration date in the aircrafts weight and balance documentation (See Form B, Exhibit 21). |
| (iii) | Weighing shall be: |
| (A) | Accomplished within 12 months prior to the due date of proposal submission, and |
1. Any aircraft on the companies operating certificate that is currently in maintenance or otherwise unable to be weighed, the current operating weight and balance will be submitted. These aircraft will be required to be weighed within 12 months prior to initial contract inspection.
| (B) | At an interval of 24 months thereafter and / or |
| (C) | Following any major repair or major alteration or change to the equipment list, which significantly affects the center of gravity of the aircraft. |
(iv) Helicopter(s) shall:
| (A) | Remain at or below the contracted helicopter equipped weight as proposed in the base year of the agreement. When there is a difference in the aircraft's weight between different sets of scales, scales shall be allowed a maintenance tolerance of .2 % (two tenths of a percent) of the scale reading for each set of scales. For example, a helicopter that weighed 6000 lbs on one scale set would be allowed a 12 lb tolerance on each scale set when compared. (Ref. NIST Handbook 44, Table 6). |
| (B) | Be allowed a total of 1% above the contracted helicopter equipped weight as proposed during the combined agreement option periods. |
| (v) | Cowlings, doors and fairings shall not be removed to meet agreement equipped weight for performance. |
| (vi) | If the government requires additional equipment after agreement award, no penalty will be assessed. |
(2) Reserved Applicable for Type III (Light) Helicopters Example:
CAPABILITY OF: At 7,000 feet pressure altitude and 25°C with |X| non-jettisonable |_| jettisonable Payload of 850 pounds, as determined by Exhibit 13, Standard Interagency Load Calculation form, using a standard pilot weight of 200 pounds and fuel for one hour and 30 minutes (01+30) as determined by Exhibit 12, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart.
Aircraft Performance Specifications: (minimum) to be used for proposal evaluation purposes Denotes changes in specs, i.e. 5000 and 30 for CWN Type 1 & 2, Type 3 is determined by region Standard and Restricted Category Helicopters Capability of hovering out-of-ground effect (HOGE) with a minimum 1600 pound jettisonable payload, in the following conditions: Example
· 200 lbs for each required flight crewmember
· 1½ hours of fuel (includes reserve fuel). Use 7-lbs per gallon to compute weight of Jet A.
· 5000’ Pressure Altitude (PA) Dependent on Solicitation
· 30 C Dependent on Solicitation
B-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS
Turbine engine(s)
B-5 CREW COVERAGE
The number of persons required will be the minimum complement of personnel while operating under this agreement, additional positions may be offered to staff and support the helicopters.
|_| One Pilot Crew or |_| Two Pilot crew or |_| Three Pilot crew And
| |_| | With Relief Pilot(s) - Required EU Only | |_| | Without Relief Pilot(s) | |||||
| |_| | 6-Day Coverage (See Chart Below) | |||||||
| |_| | 7-Day Coverage (See Chart Below) | |_| | A | |_| | B | OR | |_| | C |
| COVERAGE | ||||||||
| FUEL SERVICING |
VEHICLE DRIVER
MECHANIC
| 6-Day |
| 6-Day Coverage |
No Relief Required 3-Hour Call-up
7-Day A.
FSVD Required Relief FSVD Required 3-Hour Call-up
| B. |
| FSVD Required |
Relief FSVD Required Mechanic(s) Required at Host Base/Alternate Base (May serve as FSVD) Relief Mechanic(s) 3-Hour Call-up
| C. |
| Full Time FSVD Required at Host Base/Alternate Base |
| Full Time Mechanic(s) Required at Host Base/Alternate Base |
B-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE
Type III (Light) Helicopter – A maximum of 3 Personnel may be paid as per the payment clause.
Note: Managers may pay up to the Maximum Compliment.
| B-7 | ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES (need to check one) | ||
| |_| | 12/2 | |_|12/12 | |_| Other (If “Other” is checked, Identify requested schedule, which is subject to approval by Contracting Officer) |
Note: All Personnel shall be under the same work schedule. Days off schedule may vary.
B-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY
9 Hours Standby per day
B-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE
$46.00 per hour
B-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE
Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations See Section C B-11 OPERATIONS IN ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, OR MEXICO (Contractor to check all that apply).
Contractor has authorization as indicated in FAA Operation Specifications for operations in the following locations. Reference Exhibit 3
| |_|ALASKA | |_|CARIBBEAN | |_|CANADA | |_|MEXICO |
| B-12 | CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Note that exceptions may apply) |
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.
If additional offered equipment is provided by Contractor, see appropriate Exhibits, if applicable.
Daily rates for additional equipment will be paid only if ordered by the CO.
| √ |
| Description |
| Capacity |
| Quantity |
| Unit |
| Unit Price |
Seeder
| Day |
| $ |
Fertilizer Spreader
| Day |
| $ |
Fixed Suppressant/Retardant Delivery Tank
| Day |
| $ |
Dip Tank/Water Pumps
| Day |
| $ |
Spill Containment Barrier
| Day |
| $ |
Tundra Boards or Snow Pads
| Day |
| $ |
Aerial Ignition (See Exhibit 26)
| Day |
| $ |
Infrared Capability
Short Haul Capability (See Exhibit 27)
Hoist Capability
Floats/Pop-outs
Other Equipment Offered
B-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION
Pilots shall meet the requirements of Section C-12 (c) & (d) and C-20. Contractors will offer pilots approved or eligible for approval in the mission tasks selected below. All pilots offered may be evaluated in accordance with C-12 (b) (2) or when requested by the CO.
|_| Low Level (Recon and Surveillance) Required All Items |_| Helitack/Passenger Transport Required All Standard Category Aircraft |_| External Load (belly hook) Required All Type II and Type III Aircraft |_| Water/Retardant Delivery Required All Bucket and Tank Items |_| Longline VTR (150’) Required All Type I and Type II Bucket Items Optional Type III |_| Snorkel Required All Tanked Items |_| Mountainous Terrain Flight Required All Items |_| Aerial Ignition |_| PSD |_| Torch Optional All Items |_| Rappel Required For Rappel Items |_| Short Haul Required For Short Haul Items |_| Snow Operations (deep snow) Optional All Items |_| Night Vision Goggle Operations Required For Night Flying Operations |_| Other
| B-14 | GOVERNMENT PILOT |
| Contractor |_| will | |_| will not authorize performance of work under the contract by a Government Pilot. (See Exhibit 23) |
| B-15 | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
Additional information that is required to be submitted with your proposal is contained in Section E, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-1)
| Solicitation No. AG-43N9-S-16-0002 | U.S. Forest Service | |
| Region 8 CWN Helicopter |
SECTION B
SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES
| C-1 | SCOPE OF AGREEMENT |
| (a) | The Government intends to obtain helicopters fully operated by qualified and proficient personnel and equipped to meet specifications contained herein for offered helicopters used in the administration and protection of Public Lands. |
| (b) | The Contractor shall keep and maintain programs necessary to assure safety of ground and flight operations. The development and maintenance of these programs are a material part of the performance of the agreement. (See Section E Synopsis of Safety Program) When, in the sole judgment of the Contracting Officer, the safety programs do not adequately promote the safety of operations, the Government may terminate the agreement for cause as provided in the “Contract Terms and Conditions”. Examples of such programs include but are not limited to: 1) Personnel Activities, 2) Maintenance, 3) Safety and 4) Compliance with Regulations. |
| (c) | Reserved |
| (d) | The Government has Interagency and cooperative agreements with Federal and State Agencies and private landholders. Helicopters may be dispatched under this agreement for such use. |
| (e) | The Contracting Officer (CO) may by mutual agreement, release the Contractor from the agreement for short periods of time to perform outside work for other Federal, State, or local agencies or private parties. During the period of such release, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) shall not be responsible for any payment or liability. |
(f) Reserved
(g) Reserved
(h) Reserved
(i) Reserved
| C-2 | CERTIFICATIONS |
| (a) | General |
| (1) | Contractors shall be currently certificated to meet 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 133 (External Load Operations), 135 (Commuter and On Demand Operations and Rules Governing Person on Board Such Aircraft), and 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operations), as applicable. Any helicopter offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators Certificates. |
| (2) | Helicopters shall conform to the approved type design (normal or transport), be maintained and operated in accordance with type certificate requirements notwithstanding the aviation regulations of the State in which the helicopter may be operated except those requirements specifically waived by the CO. If an operator has a 135 certificate, the aircraft will be maintained in accordance with their FAA approved maintenance program. 14 CFR Part 133 and 137 helicopters will be maintained in accordance with the type certificate and applicable supplement type certificates (STC). |
| (3) | Reserved |
(4) Each helicopter shall operate in accordance with an approved 14 CFR Part 133, Rotorcraft Load Combination Flight Manual (RLCFM), unless the CO specifically waives the requirement. A copy of the RLCFM shall be kept with the aircraft at all times.
| (b) | Standard Category Helicopters |
| (1) | All passenger-carrying flights, regardless of the number of passengers carried, shall be conducted in accordance with the Contractor’s 14 CFR Part 135 operations specifications. |
| (2) | Helicopters shall be certificated in Normal or Transport Category. |
(3) The Government may elect not to utilize individual Standard Category helicopter for passenger transport.
| (4) | Helicopters shall carry their fully rated capacity of cargo for suppressant/retardant as determined by use of the approved weight and balance performance data. |
| (c) | Restricted Category Helicopters |
(1) Helicopter(s) certificated in Restricted Category shall have been issued a Special Airworthiness Certificate.
(2) Helicopter(s) configured from aircraft types that have FAA Type Certificates obtained by the helicopter manufacturer shall incorporate the manufacturer’s designated changes to bring the helicopter into conformity with their type design, excluding passenger configuration requirements. All applicable Airworthiness Directives and mandatory manufacturer Service Bulletins shall be accomplished.
(3) Helicopter(s), which are configured from former military aircraft, which have FAA Type Certificates based upon military operation in lieu of a manufacturer’s Type Certificate, shall have all applicable Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO’s), military Service Bulletins, and Safety-of-Flight Messages accomplished. This includes any directives, which refer to later models of the same type, which were issued after the earlier models had left the military inventory. When FAA approvals establish more restrictive limits, such limits will prevail.
(4) Helicopters shall carry their fully rated capacity of cargo for suppressant/retardant as determined by use of the approved weight and balance performance data.
| C-3 | GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY |
| (a) | If Government Furnished Property (GFP) is provided; the Contractor shall be required to sign a property receipt document. Upon Government request, GFP shall be returned to the Government in accordance with GFP FAR Clause 52.245-1 (APR 2012). |
| (b) | The Government will deliver the following items to the Contractor upon arrival at the Host Base. |
| (1) | Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials Handbook/Guide with any applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) Special Permit Letters and Emergency Response Guide. |
(2) Reserved
| (c) | Foam Concentrate will be provided by the Government as needed in accordance with the most current Qualified Product List as specified at www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire |
| (d) | The following may be provided to the Contractor at the convenience of the Government. |
AUX-FM adapter cable with portable radio
| C-4 | HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS |
| (a) | General |
| (1) | Helicopter shall be maintained in accordance with all applicable 14 CFR requirements, mandatory manufacturers’ bulletins as required or identified by the FS and/or DOI, and all applicable FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD). |
| (2) | All required documents needed to verify the data in Form FS-5700-21a or OAS 36b; Helicopter Data Record (including airframe logs, engine logs, compliance with mandatory manufacturer’s bulletins, FAA AD compliance, listing of installed STC’s, and helicopter status record, etc.) shall be made available to FS or DOI inspector(s). A status sheet containing the status of inspections, Airworthiness Directives and components having time/life limits will be available with each helicopter. |
| (3) | Unless authorized by an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL), the helicopter shall not be approved or used if any accessory or instrument listed on the helicopter type certificate data sheet is inoperative. However, all items required by this agreement may not be placed on an MEL as non-operational unless approved by a government Aviation Maintenance Inspector or the CO. As an example the following equipment, when inoperative, cannot be placed on an MEL with the helicopter continuing to be utilized under agreement. |
| (i) | Emergency Locator Transmitter |
| (ii) | VHF-AM Transceiver (at least one must be operational) |
| (iii) | P25 Digital VHF-FM Transceiver (at least one must be operational) |
| (iv) | Transponder and altitude reporting system (at least one must be operational) |
| (v) | Static pressure, altimeter, and automatic altitude reporting system (at least one must be operational and connected to an operational transponder and altitude reporting system) |
| (4) | Helicopter shall not be approved if any component time in service exceeds the manufacturers’ recommended Time Between Overhaul (TBO) or FAA-approved extension. All inspection times and intervals shall comply with the Contractor’s FAA approved maintenance program. |
| (5) | Complete set of current aeronautical charts covering area of operation. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing navigation publications. FAA approved “electronic” flight bags meet this requirement. |
| (b) | Condition of Equipment |
| (1) | Contractor-furnished aircraft and equipment shall be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Helicopter systems and components shall be free of leaks except within limitations specified by the manufacturer. |
| (2) | All windows and windshields shall be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs, which hinder visibility. Repairs such as safety wire lacing and stop drilling of cracks are not acceptable permanent repairs. Prior to acceptance, all temporarily repaired windows and windshields shall have permanent repairs completed or shall be replaced. |
| (3) | The helicopter interior shall be clean and neat. There shall be no unrepaired tears, rips, cracks, or other damage to the interior. The exterior finish, including the paint, shall be clean, neat, and in good condition (i.e. no severe fading or large areas of flaking or missing paint etc.). Military or other low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. Any corrosion shall be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits. |
| (c) | Center of Gravity |
| (1) | All helicopters shall be configured so that the center of gravity will remain within the FAA approved Flight Manual published limits for all load requirements and full range of fuel conditions, including ferry with minimum crew without subtraction or addition of ballast. |
| (2) | All helicopters shall be loaded such that the center of gravity will remain within allowed limit during the flight. Actual weights will be used for flight calculation. |
| (3) | When the equipped weight of the helicopter, as noted by registration number in Section B, Schedule of Items changes, the Contractor shall notify the CO of the change and submit a new weight and balance as required by the Agreement. |
(d) General Equipment (as applicable) Helicopters shall be configured with the equipment required by 14 CFR and approved for make and model furnished. In addition, the following will be required:
| (1) | A copy of the Awarded Agreement and modification(s) shall remain in the helicopter during the Agreement period(s). |
| (2) | Instrumentation required by the Type Certificate and 14 CFR for use with the make and model furnished. |
| (3) | Free air temperature gauge. |
| (4) | Approved helicopter lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR 91.209, plus instrument lights. |
| (5) | First Aid Kit Aeronautical (Exhibit 1, First Aid Kit Aeronautical) |
| (6) | Survival Kit Aeronautical (Exhibit 2, Survival Kit Aeronautical, Lower 48 and Exhibit 3 Alaska Supplement; weight of Survival Kit shall be considered as an addition to the equipped weight of the aircraft and will be documented on the C-chart or equipment list) |
| (7) | Additional Suppression/Prescribed Fire Equipment (Exhibit 5, Additional Suppression/Prescribed Fire Equipment) as applicable. |
| (8) | Seats, Seatbelts and Shoulder Harnesses |
| (i) | Seat belts for all seats. One set of individual lap belts for each occupant. |
| (ii) | FAA-approved double-strap shoulder harness with automatic or manual locking inertia reels for each front seat occupant. Shoulder straps and lap belts shall fasten with one single-point, metal-to metal and quick-release mechanism. Standard factory shoulder harnesses are acceptable for Aerospatiale and Bell transport category helicopters. Military style harnesses are acceptable. (Exhibit 4, Restraint Systems Condition Inspection Guidelines). |
| (iii) | FAA approved shoulder harness (either single diagonal strap with inertia reel or double-strap with or without inertia reel) for each aft cabin passenger position. Shoulder harness straps and lap belts must fasten with a single-point, metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism. |
| (iv) | All Seats, Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses for all helicopters must either be: |
| (A) | An OEM installation |
| (B) | STC'd |
| (C) | Approved for installation by an FAA From 8110-3 with all DER supporting engineering substantiation documentation attached or |
| (D) | Field Approved for installation with supporting FAA Form 8110-3 and all DER supporting engineering substantiation documentation attached |
| (v) | Installations substantiated to the requirements 14 CFR Part 29 are most desirable. All data pertinent for these installations shall be available for review by the Forest Service prior to agreement award. Installations of a seat, seat belt or shoulder harness are not acceptable as a minor alteration. Seatbelt and shoulder harness installations should follow the guidelines and best practices of FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 21-25A and 21-34. Field Approvals based on previously approved installations must match Make and Model. Field Approvals using previously approved "generic" Field Approvals are not acceptable, i.e. a Field Approval for a Bell 212, based on a previously approved similar installation for an S-58, would not be acceptable. |
(9) One flight hour meter (Hobbs) installed in a location observable from the cockpit.
The meter shall be wired in series with a switch on the collective control, and a switch that is activated by engine or transmission oil pressure.
OR
For helicopters with a landing gear incorporating an extendable strut, the hour meter may be activated by a switch mounted in such a manner as to only operate when the strut is fully extended.
The hour meter shall record actual flight time in hours and tenths of an hour only.
| (10) | Operations from other than the manufacturer’s designated pilot station (right seat in most helicopters) are allowed only with an approved FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) or field approval and designation on the aircraft Interagency Data Card. For single piloted aircraft, field approvals in lieu of STCs are not acceptable unless the appropriate crew door has been modified with bubble window (if available) and operational gauges installed in the door that can be viewed by the pilot while performing vertical reference operations. |
| (11) | Convex mirror for observation of external loads and landing gear (not required for aircraft equipped ONLY for vertical reference operations). |
| (12) | The Fire extinguisher(s) shall be a hand-held bottle, fully charged, with a minimum of 1.5 pounds capacity and 2-B:C rating, maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the flight crew while seated. |
| (13) | Standard Category helicopters with a floor height greater than 18-inches shall have an approved personnel access step to assure safe entrance and exit from each door of the helicopter. A section of external cargo rack may be utilized as a step by providing a clear space covered with non-skid material. |
| (14) | Reserved |
(15) One or more independently switched white strobe light(s) mounted on top of the helicopter or otherwise visible from above. An LED aviation red strobe installed by the OEM or Supplemental Type Certificate will also fulfill this requirement. In order to meet agreement specifications, Contractors shall obtain FAA approval (FAA Form 337) to alter the aircraft, if applicable.
Each anti-collision light shall be aviation red and shall meet the applicable requirements of 14 CFR Part 27.1401 or Part 29.1401.
| (16) | High visibility markings on main rotor blades (Exhibit 6, High Visibility Markings on Main Rotor Blades). |
| (17) | Remote and Cargo Hook |
| (i) | Cargo Hook |
| (A) | One keeperless cargo hook that is capable of being loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand, and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft. |
| (B) | As a minimum, the cargo hook shall be completely disassembled and inspected with repairs made as required, lubricated, and a full-load operational check in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. |
| (ii) | Remote Hook/Long line |
| (A) | One remote cargo hook and a minimum of 150 feet of long line. Long line may consist of multiple segments and none shorter than 50 feet as per Exhibit 5. |
| (B) | For Power requirements see Exhibit 5 |
(18) Variable capacity collapsible bucket(s) (Required for all bucket helicopters and Type II and III tanked helicopters)
(i) All Buckets
(A) One (1) collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant buckets shall be furnished under this Contract. Bucket must be capable of being transported in cabin or baggage compartment or external basket of the helicopter.
(B) The bucket, at 100 percent of manufacturers rated capacity (+/ -5%) shall be commensurate with the maximum OGE lifting capability of the helicopter at 5000 PA and 30 degrees C with a 200 pound pilot(s) and 1 1/2 hours of total fuel or the manufacturer recommended size/model bucket by helicopter make and model shall be used. The bucket shall be capable of being operated with all increments of the long-line.
(C) An Operations Manual for the type bucket(s) provided shall be available on site.
(D) Environmental operating conditions may dictate the need for more than one size bucket.
(E) Shall be leak free (½ gallon or less in a 24-hour period)
(ii) Non-Gated buckets and non-powerfill buckets
(A) A second variable capacity water/retardant is required. At 100% capacity, the second bucket shall be no more than 10% greater than the minimum capacity of the primary bucket.
(B) Bucket capacity at each position or adjustment level shall be marked on the bucket. Collapsible buckets with cinch straps shall only be adjusted to marked graduations (i.e., 90%, 80%, and 70%). Intermediate graduations or capacities below the manufacturer’s minimum graduation (by tying knots, etc.) are prohibited.
(C) Either the weight of the bucket or capacity at each adjustment level shall be marked on the bucket or the operator shall have a written statement of the maximum capacity (weight) at each adjustment point.
(iii) Gated Buckets and Powerfill buckets
(A) Requires electronic hook load measuring system that provides cockpit readout of the actual weight.
(B) Either the weight of the bucket or capacity shall be marked on the bucket or the operator shall have a written statement of the maximum capacity (weight).
(C) If powerfill equipped, bucket must fill to maximum capacity in no more than 90 seconds.
| (19) | Reserved |
| (20) | Reserved |
| (21) | Fuel Servicing Vehicle (See Exhibit 8 Fuel Servicing Equipment Requirements) (Not required for Alaska). |
| (22) | FAA Approved Extended Height /High Skid Landing Gear (if available by STC or aircraft manufacturer). |
| (23) | FAA approved high visibility, pulsating, forward facing, conspicuity lighting. |
| (24) | FAA approved locking cap(s) on all fuel filler ports. Single point refueling port dust caps need not have an FAA approved locking device. |
| (25) | FAA approved Wire Cutters, if available, or Standard Category personnel transport helicopters only. |
| (26) | FAA approved floor protection. Helicopters shall have floor protection within the cargo area. Floor protection is not required within the passenger seating areas. Floor protection in both seating and cargo areas shall not be in excess of ½ inch to allow for installation of all passenger seats and access to all installed anchor points. |
| (27) | Internal baggage compartment/external cargo basket/racks. Minimum of fifteen (15) cubic feet of cargo space with isolated internal baggage compartment(s) capable of accommodating 58-inch long shovels, rakes, and other fire fighting tools (requires rear bulkhead modification of baggage compartment of some models). |
External cargo basket(s)/rack(s) with a closing mechanical latching lid, if available, may be provided in lieu of baggage compartments, which cannot be modified to accept fire tools. The lid shall cover the entire basket/rack. Cargo basket/rack shall be at least 4-inches deep and shall not hamper ingress and egress of personnel from the cabin area. The devices shall be simple in function and have the capacity of being installed quickly. All cargo will be loaded, contained and restrained in a FAA Approved manner that is compliant with the aircraft’s approved flight manual and the operator’s 135 Operations Manual.
All helicopters equipped with an external basket must have an FAA STC or field approval applicable for make and model, for dimension, load carrying capability and material construction. The basket will have a hinged top with a suitable method to secure the top closed in flight, to prevent the contents from exiting.
All helicopters shall have FAA approved internal cargo area restraints or barriers which extend from the floor to the ceiling, isolating the passenger area from the cargo area (transmission wells), sliding door area and will not compromise passenger ingress and egress. Cargo behind soft passenger seats must be restrained while seats are occupied per 14 CFR Part 29 requirements. Restraints or barriers must be capable of being removed within 15 minutes. Restraints within the cargo area of the transmission wells shall have netting restraints only.
| (28) | Reserved |
| (29) | Engine inlet air filtration system/particle air separator for all medium and light helicopters. |
| (30) | Heating system for windshield de-fog. |
| (31) | Kit for disposal of fuel during start-up/shut down; i.e., EPA Bell Kit if commercially available. |
| (32) | Reserved |
(e) Optional Items, as selected in B-12
(1) Electronic Weight and Balance, tablet or similar device to calculate electronic weight and balance and transmit it via email (when internet access exists). This is for operational weight and balance and is not a substitute for other contract requirements.
(2) Fast Fin and Strake, FAA approved tail boom and vertical fin modifications. BLR is a known supplier of this equipment
(3) Auto re-ignition kit if commercially available for make and model of aircraft offered.
(4) Aircraft shall have a Supplemental Type Certificate for Left Seat Operations under Part 91, 135 and 133.
C-5 HELICOPTER 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. Helicopters operated with components and accessories on approved TBO extension programs are acceptable, provided the Contractor who provides the helicopter is the holder of the approved extension authorization (not the owner if the helicopter 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 helicopter must be returned to service under the repair station certificate, and not under an individual’s certificate for the repair station; for example repairman or A&P mechanic. The repair station may not be used in lieu of a carded mechanic if required by this contract.
(4) Contract performance may subject the helicopter engine to frequent smoke, sand and dust ingestion. All helicopters shall comply with the erosion inspection procedures at the recommended intervals in accordance with the engine operation and maintenance manual for the Contracted aircraft.
(5) All maintenance performed shall be recorded in accordance with 14 CFR 43 and 91 including helicopter time-in-service and hour meter reading.
(6) A copy of the current maintenance record required by 14 CFR 91 shall be kept with the aircraft, and at least every 12 flight hours or 7 days- whichever occurs first; transmitted to the operator’s home office (Location that Certificate is held).
(7) Maintenance of aircraft records shall be in accordance with the FAA Advisory Circular (AC) No. 43-9C as revised.
(8) Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer at least 16 flight hours prior to the initiation of any maintenance inspection. In addition 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.
(9) Routine maintenance shall be performed before or after the daily standby or as approved by the CO.
(10) All inspection times and intervals shall comply with the Contractor's FAA Approved Maintenance Program.
(11) Inspections shall be performed in a maintenance facility, or in the best field conditions available.
(12) When less than 50 hours remain before the initial 100-hour inspection, the first 100 hour inspection shall be performed before or after the daily standby, or as approved by the Contracting Officer.
(13) Helicopters on an FAA Approved Aircraft Maintenance Programs (for example 100 hour Inspections, phase or progressive type inspection), and after having flown 50 or more hours following the start of the Mandatory Availability Period, the Contractor May Perform scheduled inspection or maintenance without loss of availability. From that time, after every subsequent 100 hours of flight (±10%), scheduled inspections or maintenance may be performed without loss of availability per the requirements in (i) thru (iii) below.
(i) When the inspection is due and the aircraft and flight crew have been released for the day, the contractor will be allowed to perform this scheduled inspection and/or maintenance, up to the end of the following calendar day, without assessment of unavailability.
(ii) When the helicopter is available for service, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the flight crew is also available. If the flight crew is not available when the aircraft is returned to service, unavailability will be assessed from that time until such time that they do become available.
(iii) If the entire calendar day is not used to perform maintenance, no credit of that unused time shall be granted.
(14) During the MAP, contractor may, with the approval of the CO, elect to use 2 additional non-paid calendar days for the accomplishment of scheduled maintenance. These 2 days need not be consecutive; however they will each be full calendar days.
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