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Suite 4000 381 Elden Street Acquisition Services Directorate Interior Business Center, AQD

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09/22/2022 1700 ED

08/22/2022

202-618-7113Shavonda Jamison (No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

140D0422R0061

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 89 OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

Herndon VA 20170

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

15. DELIVER TO

Herndon VA 20170 Suite 4000 381 Elden Street Acquisition Services Directorate

9. ISSUED BY

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2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

1,500

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

ISSUE DATE

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SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

Interior Business Center, AQD

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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AMOUNT

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UNIT PRICE

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UNIT

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QUANTITY

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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ITEM NO.

On Call Air Attack Flight Services in support of the Department of Interior

00010 On Call Air Attack Flight Services

Period of Performance: 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2027

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

X

XX

DATED

Shavonda Jamison

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

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

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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

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

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT:

REF.

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

24.

AMOUNT

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UNIT PRICE

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UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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TABLE OF CONTENT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

A1 SOLICITATION REQUIREMENT

A2 ITEM PRICING – AIR TACTICAL

A3 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (COMPLETE SHADED AREA

ONLY) – TIME & MATERIALS IAW FAR 52.212-4 ALT 1

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B2 CERTIFICATIONS

B3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (SPECIFICATIONS)

B4 CONTRACTS AND TASK ORDERS

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT

B6 AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

B8 RESERVED

B9 PILOT REQUIREMENTS

B10 PILOT QUALIFICATIONS

B11 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS DUTY AND FLIGHT LIMITATIONS

B12 PERSONNEL DUTY LIMITATIONS

B13 MECHANIC REQUIREMENT

B14 MECHANIC QUALIFICATIONS

B15 MECHANIC DUTY LIMITATIONS

B16 RESERVED

B17 RESERVED

B18 RESERVED

B19 PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

B20 FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B21 SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT

B22 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR FLIGHT

OPERATIONS

B23 RESERVED

B24 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

B25 FUEL AND SERVICING REQUIREMENTS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

B26 GENERAL - MAINTENANCE

B27 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (ADS) AND

MANUFACTURER’S MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS

(MMSBS)

B28 MANUALS/RECORDS

B29 MAINTENANCE

B30 MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT

B31 TIME BETWEEN OVERHAUL (TBO) AND LIFE-LIMITED

PARTS

B32 WEIGHT AND BALANCE

SECTION C - CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-2 CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES

THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS-REPRESENTATION (JAN 2017).

FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS –

COMMERCIAL ITEMS – ADDENDA

Equipment Personnel Substitute Aircraft or Personnel Re-inspection Expenses 52.212-4(k) Taxes

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (MAY 2022)

52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS. (OCT 1995)

52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES. (NOV 1999)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

MAR 2000)

DIAR 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEP

2011)

Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) BLM Aviation Safety Advisor

CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING

SYSTEM (DEC 2015)

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS 32

C1 AIRCRAFT USE REPORT

C2 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS –

INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (APR 2013)

C3 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS .. 32

C4 AIRCRAFT INSURANCE

C5 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES- CONDUCT OF BUSINESS

ON A MILITARY INSTALLATION (ALASKA ONLY)

C6 PREWORK MEETING

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C7 PERSONNEL CONDUCT

C8 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

C9 MISHAPS

C10 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT - FUEL

C11 ADD/REMOVE AIRCRAFT AFTER CONTRACT AWARD AND

CONTRACTING ONBOARDING PROCEDURES

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C12 CONTRACT PERIOD

C13 ORDERS FOR SERVICES

C14 RESERVED

C15 RESERVED

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C16 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C17 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND REACTION TIME

C18 MAINTENANCE DURING AVAILABILITY PERIOD

C19 UNAVAILABILITY AND DAMAGES

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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C20 DAILY AVAILABILITY

C21 RESERVED

C22 FLIGHT TIME

C23 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

C24 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (FROM SCHEDULE OF ITEMS) 39

C25 GOVERNMENT MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES

SECTION C EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 1: AIRCRAFT MISSION CHECKLIST AERIAL

SUPERVISION

EXHIBIT 2: UNACCEPTABLE AIRCRAFT LAP BELT AND

SHOULDER HARNESS CONDITIONS

EXHIBIT 3: MINIMUM FIRST AID KIT ITEMS

EXHIBIT 4: APPROXIMATE RECOMMENDED CRUISE” FUEL

CONSUMPTION RATES

EXHIBIT 5: SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS), FLIGHT

TIME, ACCIDENT HISTORY, AND FAA VIOLATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

EXHIBIT 6: UNAVAILABILITY CONVERSION CHART

EXHIBIT 7: TRANSPORTATION WORKSHEET

EXHIBIT 8: ALASKA SUPPLEMENT FIXED WING

EXHIBIT 9: CIVIL AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE, DD

FORM 2400

EXHIBIT 10: CIVIL AIRCRAFT LANDING PERMIT, DD FORM

EXHIBIT 11: CIVIL AIRCRAFT HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT,

DD FORM 2402

EXHIBIT 12: DRAWINGS FS/ OAS A-17 AUXILIARY FM

RADIO INTERFACE

EXHIBIT 13 DEPATMENT OF LABOR WAGE

DETERMINATON

SECTION D - INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

D1 GENERAL INFORMATION

D2 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

(NAICS) CODE AND SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (52.212-1 NOV 2021)[TAILORED]

D3 OFFERS

D4 OFFER CONTENTS

D5 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

D5.A LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, REVISIONS, AND

WITHDRAWALS OF OFFERS

D6 RESERVED

D7 1452.215-71 USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PROPOSAL

INFORMATION—DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (APR 1984)

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

D8 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2)

(NOV 2021) TAILORED

D9 EVALUATION FACTORS

D10 EVALUATED PRICE

D11 OFFEROR CAPABILITY

D12 PROPOSAL ANALYSIS AND CONTRACTOR SELECTION .. 63

D13 NOTICE OF AWARD

D14 INQUIRIES REGARDING THE SOLICITATION

SECTION E – OFFEROR’S REPRESENTATION,

CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

E1 52.233-2 -- SERVICE OF PROTEST DEPARTMENT OF

INTERIOR (SEPT 2006)

E2 52.252-1 CONTRACT PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

E3 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022)

E4 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS (OCT 2015)

E5 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS. (OCT 2018)

E6 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY

CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

E7 52.203-98 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES

THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS—REPRESENTATION (JAN

2017)

E8 52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS--REPRESENTATION (NOV 2015)

SECTION E EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT E-1 OFFEROR’S MISCELLANEOUS

INFORMATION

EXHIBIT E-2 OFFEROR’S CHECKLIST

EXHIBIT E-3 PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

SHEET (PPIS)

EXHIBIT E-4 OFFEROR’S AIRCRAFT QUESTIONNAIRE

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

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CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular VOX voice activation AD Airworthiness Directive VSWR voltage standing wave ratio AIRS Aviation Information Reporting Support VNE never exceed speed A&P Airframe and Power plant APCO Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASO Aviation Safety Office ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC Air Traffic Control CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CTCSS continuous tone coded squelch system DM degrees/minutes/decimal minutes DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation ELT emergency locator transmitter EPA Environmental Protection Agency ERG Emergency Response Guidebook FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations FS Forest Service FTR Federal Travel Regulations GVW gross vehicle weight GPM gallons per minute GPS global positioning system IAT Interagency Aviation Training IBC Interior Business Center ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICS intercom system IFR instrument flight rules IP Institute of Petroleum IPP Invoice Processing Platform MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins NFPA National Fire Protection Association NTSB National Transportation Safety Board NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group OAS Office of Aviation Services PA public address system PFD personal flotation device PIC pilot-in-command PPE personal protective equipment PSD plastic sphere dispenser PSI pounds per square inch PTT push to talk RFP Request for Proposals RPM revolutions per minute SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated TBO time between overhaul TSO technical service order UL Underwriter’s Laboratory USDA United States Department of Agriculture VFR visual flight rules

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A1 SOLICITATION REQUIREMENT

2023 On Call Air Tactical Services

The intent of the Government in this solicitation is to award multiple, indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity, Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) on call air attack contracts for the Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM) flight services to include the transport of personnel and/or cargo in support of air tactical operations, aerial fire reconnaissance, and detection. Each aircraft will be fully-contractor-operated, contractor-maintained, and available for Interagency Fire, Reconnaissance (IFR), ATGS roles in mountainous terrain and equipped for IFR flight. Contractor services include provisions of an airplane, pilot(s), fuel (Lower-48 only), aircraft maintenance support and all other associated equipment. This contract has a Base Year with four 1-year option periods.

Aircraft are subject to dispatch anywhere in the contiguous United States and Alaska.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

The contract price shall include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties (see page 26, 52.212-4(k) Taxes).

Bureau: BLM

Crew Complement Required: Pilot-in-command (PIC) and relief PIC.

Designated Base: Aircraft may be requested to position to any base or incident in the Lower-48 and Alaska.

Aircraft Required: Turbine, turboprop, or turbofan powered, single or multi-engine, land airplane, equipped as specified in Section B for On Call Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATSG) operations.

Aircraft Requirements:

• Aircraft certified under 14 CFR 23 or 25.

• Must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate.

• An aircraft make and model for which engineering and logistical support, for continued airworthiness, is provided from the current type certificate holder or supplemental type certificate holder.

• Seating for pilot plus two passengers; passenger seating removable for cargo hauling.

• VFR/IFR, Day/Night

• Visibility: No external obstructions within the field of regard, 9 o’clock to 3 o’clock, as viewed from the cockpit and minimal restrictions to outward visibility of the ground in level flight for the rear observers.

• Payload of 500 pounds with 4.5 hours of fuel and 30-minute fuel reserve plus a 200lb pilot with 25lb survival kit (35lbs in Alaska).

• Single engine service ceiling of 14,000 feet pressure altitude, ISA +10 degrees centigrade with the required payload

Note: The above aircraft requirements will be confirmed by your submission of copies of aircraft flight manual excerpts, copies of STCs, performance charts as appropriate, or other substantiating documentation that demonstrates the aircraft offered meets the above requirements when you submit your proposal.

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A2 ITEM PRICING – AIR TACTICAL

A2.1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF THE FOLLOWING PRICING SCHEDULES

Complete and submit a pricing schedule sheet for aircraft being offered.

1. Enter the offeror’s name and operating base location on each pricing page being submitted. The name and location should correspond with the name and location entered on the SF1449 and the 14 CFR 135 holder’s name and operating location(s) as established by the certificate holder, NOT the location of any one aircraft. (Remittance address information different than that entered on the SF1449 form should be included on the “Offeror’s Miscellaneous Information” information page included in Section E.)

2. From the map below, select Geographic Area Coordinating Center (GACC) that corresponds to the OPFFEROR’S OPERATING BASE LOCATION. Conflicts between the offerors principle base location and the GACC entered will be resolved by the Contracting Officer (CO) through communications with the offeror. Any corrections will be included in the awarded contract. (Offerors that have more than one principal base of operations, may identify such locations for an item, however, a separate aircraft must be available at each location identified.

3. Enter the applicable make and model of the aircraft being offered along with a daily availability and flight rate for all calendar years; 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027. Pricing must be included for all years in order for the offer to be acceptable. Enter individual FAA registration number(s) of each aircraft where identified.

4. The Schedule of Items pricing pages included in this document and that are awarded will be made a part of subsequent individual conformed contract.

5. Minimum Guarantee: Initial DOI Office of Aviation Services (OAS) Inspection/Test of Contractor Aircraft and Pilot(s). When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract, a minimum of one (1) Government-provided inspection for each aircraft and pilot as described in Section C2 will be provided. This line item is not separately priced and is the minimum quantity the Government intends to order (also known as the minimum guarantee) under any resulting contract(s) as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)16.504 and FAR 52.216-22.

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A2.2 PRICING SCHEDULES

(Complete a new pricing page for each aircraft that has different pricing). (Complete shaded areas only)

OFFEROR NAME

Aircraft Make & Model

Aircraft Registration Number(s) Include all tail numbers for the above make and model

Base of Operation (See Instruction #1 page 7)

Base of Operation Location Identifier from map on page 7

(Pricing in Whole Dollars Only)

Line Item Daily Availability Pay Item Code Unit Unit Price

1A

Base Year – Price per day for availability 01/01/2023 through 12/31/2023

AV

Day

1B

Option Year 1 – Price per day for availability 01/01/2024 through 12/31/2024

1C Option Year 2 – Price per day for availability 01/01/2025 through 12/31/2025

1D Option Year 3 – Price per day for availability 01/01/2026 through 12/31/2026

1E Option Year 4 – Price per day for availability 01/01/2027 through 12/31/2027

Line Item Flight Rate Pay Item Code Unit

Dry Rate (Alaska Based Aircraft Only)

Wet Rate (Lower-48 Based Aircraft)

2A

Base Year – Price per flight hour for flight time 01/01/2023 through 12/31/2023

FD (Dry Rate) FT (Wet Rate)

Hour $

2B

Option Year 1 –Price per flight hour for flight time 01/01/204 through 12/31/2024

2C Option Year 2– Price per flight hour for flight time 01/01/2025 through 12/31/2025

2D Option Year 3– Price per flight hour for flight time 01/01/2026 through 12/31/2026

2E Option Year 4– Price per flight hour for flight time 01/01/2027 through 12/31/2027

Line Item Project Flight Rate Pay Item Code Unit

Dry Rate (Alaska Based Aircraft Only)

Wet Rate (Lower-48 Based Aircraft)

3A

Base Year – Price per flight hour for flight time 01/01/2023 through 12/31/2023

3B

Option Year 1 –Price per flight hour for flight time 01/01/204 through 12/31/2024

3C Option Year 2– Price per flight hour for flight time 01/01/2025 through 12/31/2025

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3D Option Year 3– Price per flight hour for flight time 01/01/2026 through 12/31/2026

3E Option Year 4– Price per flight hour for flight time 01/01/2027 through 12/31/2027

A3 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (Complete shaded area only) – Time & Materials IAW FAR 52.212-4 Alt 1

FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA Contracting Officer will complete when fuel adjustments are made per Section C10 Lower 48 States Only.

AVERAGE BASE PRICES

AVERAGE REFERENCE PRICES

Jet Fuel

100LL Aviation Gasoline

100LL Aviation Gasoline

EFFECTIVE DATE

Award

EFFECTIVE DATE

SOURCE DOCUMENT

Original contract

SOURCE DOCUMENT

Re-established Base Price(s)

100LL

Effective Date

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

UNIT UNIT PRICE

Fuel Charge (Alaska Only) FC Gallons Actual Cost

Extended Standby – Pilot EP Hour $ 56.00

Additional Pilot P03 Day $500.00

Subsistence Allowance PD Overnight Per FTR Schedule

Contractor Miscellaneous Costs SC Each Actual Cost

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Fuel prices obtained from http://www.airnav.com/fuel as provided under C10.

100LL

AVIATION

GASOLINE

JET FUEL

(Base Price)

San Bernardino International Airport, CA (KSBD) $6.55 $6.85 Albuquerque International Support Airport, Albuquerque, NM (KABQ) $8.50 $8.72 Tucson International Airport, Tucson, AZ (KTUS) $7.80 $6.60 Cedar City Regional Airport, Cedar City, UT (KCDC) $8.30 $8.35 Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field, Boise, ID (KBOI) $7.57 $6.69 Billings Logan International Airport, Billings, MT (KBIL) $7.20 $7.65 Grand Junction Regional Airport, Grand Junction, CO (KGJT) $6.95 $9.81 Reno/Tahoe International Airport, Reno, NV (KRNO) $8.09 $8.25 Yakima Air Terminal/McAllister Field, Yakima, WA (KYKM) $7.80 $7.36 Burlington/Alamance Regional Airport, Burlington, NC (KBUY) $8.24 $8.24 Waycross – Ware County Airport, Waycross, GA (KAYS) $6.15 $5.85 Average $7.56 $7.67 Date fuel prices obtained 06/30/2022 http://www.airnav.com/fuel%20as%20provided%20under%20C10

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain fully contractor-operated and maintained on call (OC) fixed wing Aerial Supervision platforms within the contiguous 48 States and Alaska. Contractor services include provisions of an airplane, pilot(s), fuel, aircraft maintenance support, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation. Mission activities may include, but are not limited to, air tactical operations, aerial fire reconnaissance and detection. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

B1.2 The Government and Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to successfully complete this contract. The Contractor’s employees’ cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude toward aviation safety and accomplishment of the mission are an integral element of this relationship.

B1.3 The Government has interagency and cooperative agreements with other Federal agencies, State agencies, and private landholders and may dispatch aircraft under this contract for such cooperative use.

B1.4 Aircraft may be dispatched to or from Alaska. Because deployment to or from Alaska usually requires transit through Canada, contractor personnel shall to possess current passports if transiting through Canada. For additional Alaska-specific equipment and/or operational requirements, refer to the Alaska Airplane Supplement Exhibit (see Section C).

B1.5 During any task order period, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use of the Government.

B1.6 This aircraft may be dispatched to Alaska. For the Alaska-specific equipment and/or operational requirements, refer to the Alaska Supplement Exhibit (see Section C).

B2 Certifications

The Contractor must obtain and keep current all of the following required certificates and must ensure that contract aircraft are operated and maintained in compliance with those certificates at all times:

B2.1 A Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Air Carrier Certificate or Operating Certificate which authorizes the Contractor to operate in the category and class of aircraft and under flight conditions and locations (i.e., contiguous states and/or Alaska) required by this contract (e.g., airplane, multiengine, visual flight rules (VFR), instrument flight rules (IFR), day/night, passengers, and cargo).

B2.2 The aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR Part 135.63 or Operations Specifications Part D, "Aircraft Listing," as appropriate.

B2.3 The contract aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate and have engineering support for continued air worthiness from the current type certificate holder or supplemental type certificate holder. Installation of any equipment required by this contract must be FAA approved.

B2.4 The Contractor must have Operations Specifications that permit all Contiguous United States and Alaska operations.

B2.5 See Exhibit 8, Alaska Supplement

B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications)

In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order will be used in such resolution: (1) typed provisions of these specifications; (2) DOI OAS supplements and/or exhibits incorporated by reference;

(3) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (4) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; (5) other documents incorporated by reference.

B4 Contracts and Task Orders

B4.1 The Contractor must maintain a complete, current copy of the contract, modifications, and task orders (if applicable) in each contract aircraft throughout the performance period.

B4.2 The pilot must have task order information (i.e. task number, performance period) in his/her possession prior to any flights under this contract and make this information available to government representatives on request.

B4.3 Electronic copies of contracts and task orders may be used.

However, the contractor is responsible for ensuring that the documents are uploaded on an appropriate viewing device (e.g., laptop or tablet), which must be charged and made available at the aircraft for reference by government representatives upon request. Further, the contractor must agree to hold the government harmless for any inadvertent or accidental damage to the device.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment

The Contractor-furnished aircraft and all other required equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft systems and components must be free of leaks, except where specified by the manufacturer.

B5.1 Prior to inspection and acceptance, the Contractor must permanently repair or replace all windows and windshields that have been temporarily repaired. All windows and windshields

BLM On-Call AIR ATTACK 12 SOLICITATION NO. 140D0422R0061 must be maintained at all times and must be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, repairs, or tinting which hinder visibility.

B5.2 The aircraft interior must be clean and neat with no unrepaired tears, rips, or other damage. The exterior finish, including the paint, must be clean, neat, and in good condition.

Any corrosion must be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

B5.3 See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit for lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide one fully compliant airplane that is equipped as shown below:

B6.1 Current aeronautical charts covering area of operations.

EFB are authorized but must be so through Opspec A061

B6.2 Sensor Operator station equipped with crashworthy seat and shoulder harness as described in B6.5 which facilitates the use of all installed reconnaissance and surveillance equipment.

B6.3 Free air temperature gauge.

B6.4 One set of individual lap belts for each installed seat.

B6.5 Shoulder harness with automatic or manual-locking inertia reel for each front seat occupant. Shoulder straps and lap belts must fasten with one single-point, metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism. Heavy-duty (military-style) harnesses with fabric loop connecting the shoulder harness to the male portion of the lap belt buckle are acceptable.

B6.6 Fire extinguisher(s), as required by 14 CFR Part 135, for the purposes of this contract, must be a handheld bottle, minimum 2-B:C rating, mounted and accessible to the flight crew while seated. The fire extinguisher must be maintained in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Manual 10, Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers or the Contractor’s 135 operations manual.

B6.7 Dual flight controls for initial pilot performance evaluation.

B6.8 Aircraft lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR Part 91.205(c), including instrument lights.

B6.9 A wing and tail strobe light system with an independent activating switch.

B6.10 High-visibility, pulsating, forward facing, conspicuity lighting.

B6.11 Reserved.

B6.12 Cabin heater and window defogger.

B6.13 Reserved.

B6.14 A first aid kit containing at least the items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights.

B6.15 A survival kit containing at least the items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and must be included in weight and balance calculations.

B6.16 FAA-approved cargo restraints, cargo nets, and cargo straps for cargo tie down in cabin and baggage compartment area.

B6.17 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)

B6.17.1 Aerial Supervision Mission checklist. This checklist is required to be in the aircraft and utilized in-accordance-with the Interagency Aerial Supervision Guide (IASG). The aerial supervision mission checklist is attached as an exhibit to Section C of this. Copies of the IASG may be obtained from any interagency fire cache; item NFES 2544.

B6.18 Aircraft Additional Equipment for Operations in Alaska

See Exhibit 8, Alaska Supplement.

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General

B7.1.1 The Contractor must provide, install, and maintain the following systems in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the installation and maintenance standards of Section B7. Detailed avionics systems performance requirements are listed in Avionics Operational Test Standards (copies available upon request from OAS Avionics, or the most recent list may be found online at:

https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.pdf

B7.2 Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards

B7.2.1 Strict adherence to the recommendations in the following FAA Advisory Circulars is required: AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11, "Aircraft Electrical Systems," and Chapter 12, "Aircraft Avionics Systems”; AC 43.13-2B Chapter 1, "Structural Data," Chapter 2, "Communication, Navigation, and Emergency Locator Transmitter System Installations," and Chapter 3, "Antenna Installation."

B7.2.2 All avionics systems requiring an antenna must be installed with a properly matched, aircraft-certified antenna, unless otherwise specified. Antennas must be polarized as https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.pdf

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B7.2.3 The aircraft's static pressure system, altimeter instrument system, and automatic pressure altitude reporting system must be maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.411 and inspected and tested every 24 calendar months, as specified by 14 CFR Part 43, appendices E and F.

B7.2.4 Transmitters must not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers in the aircraft which are monitoring different frequencies. So-called “Transmit Interlock” functions must not be used with communication transceivers.

B7.3 Communications Systems. All installed transceivers must be placarded with designations matching the transmitter/receiver controls on the installed audio control system(s).

B7.3.1 One automatic-portable or automatic-fixed 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT/AP or ELT/AF), meeting FAA TSO-C126 and COSPAS/SARSAT specifications, must be installed in the aircraft per the manufacturer's installation manual, in a conspicuous or marked location. The ELT must include a 121.5 MHz homing beacon, and be equipped with an external fixed-type antenna, mounted in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer.

Documentation of bi-annual registration from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is required for all TSO C126 and newer ELTs.

B7.3.2 Two panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1, VHF-2) aeronautical transceivers, each with a minimum of 760 channels covering 118.000 to 136.975 MHz. The transceivers must have channels selectable in no greater than 25 kHz increments and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power. The transceivers’ operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the pilot.

B7.3.3 Two P25-compliant VHF-FM transceivers. Each transceiver (FM-1, FM-2), must provide selection of narrowband analog (12.5 kHz), or narrowband digital (12.5kHz) operation on each of a minimum of 100 channels. Each transceivers’ operational controls must be located and arranged so that the pilot and observer/copilot when seated, have full and unrestricted movement of each control without interference from clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls.

B7.3.3.1 Each transceiver’s operational frequency range must include the band of 136.0000 MHz to 173.9975 MHz. The operator(s) must be able to program any usable channels within that band, along with any required CTCSS tones, National Access Codes (NAC’s), or Talk Group ID’s (TGID’s), while in flight.

Each transceiver must also incorporate a separate, programmable GUARD receiver, with accompanying GUARD transmit capability. Unless instructed by the Government for use on a specific project, all frequencies programmed for use under this Contract must be in the narrowband analog mode.

B7.3.3.2 Carrier output power for each transceiver must be 10 watts nominal value (original design specification). Each transceiver must be capable of displaying receiver and transmitter operating frequency, alpha-numeric channel labels, and must provide both receiver and transmitter activation indicators for MAIN and GUARD. Simultaneous monitoring of both MAIN and GUARD receivers is required. Scanning of the GUARD frequency is not acceptable.

B7.3.3.3 Prior to acceptance under this contract, at least one transceiver must be programmed with the narrowband analog GUARD receive and transmit frequencies of 168.625 MHz, with a 110.9 Hz CTCSS tone on transmit only.

B7.3.3.4 The following VHF-FM aeronautical transceivers are known to meet the above requirements:

Technisonics: TDFM-136, TDFM-136A, TDFM-136/NV, TDFM-136A/NV, TDFM-136B, TDFM-136B/NV.

B7.3.3.5 Each required VHF-FM transceiver must be equipped with a conveniently-located programming port, to facilitate programming via a Government-owned laptop computer. The port(s) must be protected from accidental damage via contact, be hard-wired to the transceiver(s), not require switching of any cables for utilization, and must be conveniently located for ease of use. The Contractor must also furnish appropriate cables of adequate length, and/or any necessary adapters, to interconnect the aircraft programming ports to the serial and/or USB port(s) of the Government laptop computers as required. NOTE: The “DIN” type connector receptacle on the front panel of some TDFM-136-series radios is part of an encryption feature, and may not function as a programming port connector. This connector can be utilized for channel programming on model TDFM-136A, serial numbers FDA1200 and higher, and model

TDFM-136B ONLY.

B7.3.4 Provisions for auxiliary VHF-FM (AUX-FM) portable radio:

B7.3.4.1 Interface for installing and properly operating an auxiliary VHF-FM portable radio through the aircraft's audio control system(s). The interface must consist of the appropriate wiring from the audio control system, terminated in an ITT/Cannon type MS3112E12-10S 10-pin connector conveniently located for use by the observer/copilot, and utilizing the contact assignments as specified by drawing FS/AMD-17 in the exhibits.

B7.3.4.2 One weatherproof, external, broadband antenna covering the 150-174 MHz band, with associated RG-58A/U (or equivalent) coaxial cable and connector, terminated in a bulkhead-mounted, female BNC connector (type UG-290A), conveniently located for use by the observer/copilot adjacent to the above 10-pin connector (Comant model CI-177 or equal).

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B7.3.4.3 Mounting facilities for securely installing the auxiliary VHF-FM portable radio in the cockpit in accordance with the FAA AC 43.13-2B specifications. Locate and arrange the mounting facilities so that a seated observer/copilot has full and unrestricted movement of the radio's controls, without interference from the 18-inch adapter cable, clothing, cockpit structure, or flight controls.

B7.3.4.4 Positive-polarity microphone excitation voltage provided to the AUX-FM system from the aircraft DC power system through a suitable resistor network. A blocking capacitor must be provided to prevent the portable radio microphone excitation voltage from entering the system.

Sidetone for the AUX-FM must also be provided (NAT model AA34-300, Premier model PA-34, or equivalent).

B7.3.4.5 In lieu of the above AUX-FM requirements, the Contractor may substitute an additional VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver (FM-3) which meets the requirements for the VHF- FM aeronautical transceiver(s) as

B7.3.5 One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware compatible with the government’s Automated Flight Following (AFF) Program (https://aff.gov). Not all available satellite based tracking systems are compatible with the Government’s AFF Program, nor meets AFF’s requirements. The contractor must ensure that the aircraft hardware offered is compatible with AFF.

For questions about current compatibility requirements contact the AFF Program Manager listed under contacts at https://www.aff.gov.

B7.3.5.1 The AFF aircraft hardware must be powered by the aircraft’s electrical system, installed per the manufacturer’s installation manual, and operational in all phases of flight. AFF aircraft hardware must utilize as a minimum: Satellite communications, an externally or internally mounted antenna, provide data to the Government’s AFF viewing software, use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker for power protection, and be mounted so as to not endanger any occupant from AFF aircraft hardware 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 visual indicators for remotely installed units must be mounted so that they can be easily viewed by the pilot.

B7.3.5.2 AFF communications must be fully operational in all 50 states. Contractors working in or 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.

B7.3.5.3 The contractor must maintain a subscription service through the AFF aircraft hardware provider allowing AFF position reporting for satellite tracking via the Government AFF viewing software. The position-reporting interval must be every two minutes while the aircraft is in flight. The contractor must register their AFF aircraft hardware with the Government through https://www.aff.gov 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 aircraft hardware into another aircraft, then the contractor must contact the government’s AFF Program making the appropriate changes prior to aircraft use. In all cases, the contractor must ensure that the correct aircraft information is indicated within AFF. The contractor must contact the Government of system changes, scheduled maintenance, and planned service outages

B7.3.5.4 Registration contact information, a web accessible feedback form, and additional information is available at:

https://www.aff.gov.

B7.3.5.5 Prior to the aircraft’s annual contract inspection, the contractor must ensure compliance with all AFF systems requirements. The contractor must additionally perform an operational check of the system. As a minimum, the operational check must consist of confirming the aircraft being tested is displayed in AFF (indicating it is currently transmitting data to AFF) and that all information displayed in AFF is current. A username and password are required to access AFF. Log on to the AFF website at https://www.aff.gov to request a username and password.

B7.3.5.6 If AFF becomes inoperable/unreliable the aircraft may, at the discretion of the Government, remain available for service utilizing radio/voice system for flight following. The contractor will return the AFF system to full operational capability within 72 hours after the inoperative/unreliable unit is first discovered as defective.

B7.3.5.7 This clause incorporates Specification Section Supplement available at:

https://www.aff.gov/documents/Specification_Section_Supple ment.pdf with the same force and affect as if they were presented as full text herein.

B7.4 Navigational Systems

B7.4.1 One permanently installed, panel-mounted, Global Positioning System (GPS). The GPS must be certified to TSO- C146 for IFR operations using the Wide-Area Augmentation System (WAAS), utilize the WGS-84 datum, reference latitude and longitude coordinates in the degrees/minutes/decimal minutes (DM) mode for aircraft positioning; utilize an approved, fixed, external aircraft antenna; and be powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS navigation database must be current at all times and cover the lower 48 states and Alaska. The GPS installation must be FAA approved (or approval pending). Handheld, portable, and/or marine type equipment is not acceptable.

B7.4.2 Reserved.

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B7.4.3 The aircraft must be equipped with the navigational equipment required for IFR operations as specified in 14 CFR 135.165, including, but not limited to, the following:

B7.4.3.1 Two VHF, VOR/LOC aeronautical navigation receivers with indicators (NAV-1, NAV-2), each with a minimum of 100 navigation receive channels.

B7.4.3.2 One glideslope (GS) system, with a minimum of 20 receive channels.

B7.4.3.3 One marker beacon receiver system with three-light indicator.

B7.5 Audio Systems

B7.5.1 Two separate audio control systems (which may be combined in a single unit) must be provided for the pilot and ATGS/copilot, in a location convenient to both. Each system must provide pilot and ATGS/copilot with separate controls for selection of receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone/PTT audio inputs for all installed radios and PA systems. Each system must also provide pilot and ATGS/copilot with separate controls for adjustment of both the intercommunications system (ICS) and the receiver audio output levels.

B7.5.1.1 Transmitter selection and operation. Separate transmitter selection controls must be provided for the microphone/PTT inputs of both pilot and ATGS/copilot. The system must be configured so that the pilot, ATGS/copilot, and (where required) Aft Trainee may each simultaneously select and utilize a different transmitter (or PA system when installed) via their respective microphone/PTT. Whenever a transmitter is selected, the companion receiver audio must automatically be selected for the corresponding earphone. Transmitter sidetone audio must be provided for the user as well as for cross-monitoring via the corresponding receiver selection switch on the other audio control system.

B7.5.1.2 Receiver selection and operation. Separate controls must be provided for both pilot and ATGS/co-pilot selection of audio from one or any combination of available receivers. Any ICS-equipped aft seat passenger positions not furnished with its own audio system must monitor the receiver(s) as selected by the ATGS/copilot. The receiver audio output must be free of excessive distortion, hum, noise, and crosstalk, and must be amplified sufficiently to facilitate ease of use in a noisy cockpit/cabin environment.

B7.5.1.3 The controls of the audio system(s) must be located and arranged so that both the pilot and ATGS/copilot, when seated, have full and unrestricted movement of each control without interference from their clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls. Labeling and marking of controls must be clear, understandable, legible, and permanent. Electronic label maker marking is acceptable.

B7.5.1.4 Aft ATGS Instructor Station. At least one aft cabin position must be equipped to transmit on the radio(s). Whenever a radio microphone input is selected at the ATGS/copilot's audio control panel, the aft ATGS instructor station’s radio microphone inputs must automatically be connected to the same radio, and they must then be capable of transmitting on that radio via their respective radio transmit PTT switches. A third, aft cabin-mounted audio control system, providing the same functions as those described in B7.5.1 et. seq. above, is an acceptable substitute for slaving of the Aft ATGS Instructor station to the ATGS/copilot’s audio system.

B7.5.2 An ICS must be provided for the pilot, ATGS/copilot, the aft seat ATGS instructor, and one other aft seat passenger positions. ICS audio must mix with, but not mute, selected receiver audio. An ICS audio level control must be provided for each position above. Adjustment of the ICS audio level at any position must not affect the level at any other position. A "hot mic" capability, controlled via voice activation [VOX], must be provided for each position above. ICS sidetone audio must be provided for the earphones corresponding with the microphone in use. The ICS audio output must be free of excessive distortion, hum, noise, and crosstalk, and must be amplified sufficiently to facilitate ease of use in a noisy cockpit/cabin environment.

B7.5.3 Earphones, microphones, PTT's, and jacks designed for operation with 600-ohm earphones and carbon-equivalent, noise-canceling boom type microphones (Gentex electret type Model 5060-2, military dynamic typeM-87/AIC with CE-100 TR preamplifier, or equivalent) must be furnished at all required positions.

B7.5.3.1 J-033 and J-034 type connector jacks must be provided at all required positions in the aircraft to accept the PJ-055B and PJ-068 type connector plugs as utilized with the headset/ microphone.

B7.5.3.2 Separate PTT switches must be provided for radio transmitter microphone operation at the pilot, ATGS/copilot, and aft cabin ATGS instructor positions. The pilot's PTT switch must be mounted on the control yoke. The PTT switches for the ATGS/copilot and ATGS instructor positions must be mounted on the cord to the headset/microphone connector, or otherwise conveniently located for use, however, PTT switches for the ATGS/copilot, other than those mounted on the flight controls must be furnished.

B7.6 Other Avionics

B7.6.1 One air traffic control (ATC) transponder and altitude reporting system meeting the requirements of 14 CFR Part

91.215 (a) and (b), and inspected and tested every 24 months in accordance with 14 CFR 91.413.

B7.6.2 The aircraft must be equipped with an FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) approved traffic awareness and avoidance system (TCAS/TAS/TCAD/etc.) featuring active interrogation of threat aircraft. The system’s antennas must be mounted on the

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The audio alert output must be interconnected to the aircraft's audio system in such a manner that all ICS-equipped positions will receive the alert. If the aircraft is equipped with a Multi-Function Display (MFD), GPS, or other system capable of displaying threat aircraft output data, the system must be also be interfaced to such.

B7.6.2.1 The system must be installed in accordance with an STC or FAA Field Approval based upon an existing STC and the manufacturers installation manual. Installation of the system must be accomplished by a certified avionics repair station which has been approved for such by the system’s manufacturer. The system must be maintained for continued airworthiness,but may be listed in an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL), provided the MEL does not permit the system to be inoperable for a period exceeding 15 days.

B7.6.2.2 The following systems are known to meet the above requirements:

TCAS: Any TSO’d system which provides a range selection of 2 nautical miles or less.

TAS: Bendix-King KTA 870, Goodrich Skywatch HP

TCAD: Avidyne TAS600/605/615/620 (formerly Ryan International TCAD 9900BX) only when a separate, approved Multi-Function Display (MFD) is used to display threat aircraft data.

B7.6.2.3 Note: Satellite-based Traffic Information Systems (TIS), and Automatic Dependent Survey Type “B” (ADS-B) systems do not meet the above requirements.

B7.6.3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) charging capability. Each aircraft must be equipped to electrically charge/operate EFB’s by providing power via two standard USB-A receptacles, each providing 5 volts DC power, with circuit breaker protection.

B7.6.4 Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS- B) The aircraft must be equipped to meet the ADS-B OUT requirements of 14 CFR 91.225. ADS-B OUT systems must be approved to either TSO-C154c (978MHz Universal Access Transceiver [UAT]) or TSO-C166b (1090MHz Extended Squitter [1090ES]). Aircraft operating outside of the United States must be equipped with systems approved to TSO-C166b.

B8 Reserved

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 Pilot Requirements

B9.1 The Contractor must furnish a flight crew for each day the aircraft is required to be available.

B9.2 The pilot in command (PIC) must be familiar with the contract and all applicable task orders assigned to this contract.

B9.2.1 The pilot must be able to provide contract and/or task order information to the COTR, OAS inspector, COR, project inspector (PI), or Government manager as requested.

B10 Pilot Qualifications

B10.1 General

Pilot flight hours will be verified from a certified pilot log.

Further verification of flight hours may be required at the COR’s discretion.

B10.2 Minimum Qualifications

The Contractor must provide a PIC who meets the following minimum qualifications and who possesses the required certificates and evidence of having satisfactorily passed the evaluations for the required tasks:

B10.2.1 An FAA commercial pilot certificate or higher with airplane category, appropriate class(es) and instrument rating for offered aircraft.

B10.2.2 A minimum of a current second-class medical…