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CONTRACT ACRONYMS

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES / SERVICES

A1 Item Requirement

A2 Item Requirement

A3 Pricing Schedule

A4 Exclusive Use and On Call Aircraft

A5 Aviation Fuel Information

A6 Key Personnel

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B2 Certifications

B3 Order of Precedence - Specifications

B4 Contract and Task Order Documentation

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

B7 Avionics Requirements

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B8 Security Clearance

B9 Pilot Requirements and Authority

B10 Pilot Qualifications

B11 Personnel Duty Limitations

B12 Flight Crewmembers’ Duty and Flight Limitations

B13 Mechanic Requirement

B14 Mechanic Qualifications

B15 Mechanic Duty Limitations

B16 Air crewman Requirements

OPERATIONS

B17 Pilot Authority and Responsibility

B18 Flight Operations

B19 Security of Aircraft and Equipment

B20 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Flight Operations

B21 Personal Protective Equipment for Ground Operations

B22 Exemption for Transportation of Hazardous Materials

B23 Fuel and Servicing Requirements

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

B24 General - Maintenance

B25 Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Manufacturer's Mandatory Service Bulletins (MMSBs)

B26 Manuals/Records

B27 Maintenance

B28 Maintenance Test Flight

B29 Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and Life-Limited Parts

B30 Weight and Balance

B31 Turbine Engine Power Assurance Checks

SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT:

Contractor Personnel Security Requirements

Pre-work Meeting

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C1 Delegations

C2 Personnel Conduct

C3 Safety and Accident Prevention

C4 Mishaps

C5 Economic Price Adjustment - Fuel

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C6 Contract Period

PROVIDING AIRCRAFT SERVICES

C7 On Call Aircraft

C8 Task Order Instructions (TOI) for Aircraft Services

C9 Additional Work

C10 Additional Pilots

C11 Additional Mechanics

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C12 Aircraft and Employee Availability

C13 Unavailability and Damages

C14 Maintenance During Availability Period

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C15 Daily Availability

C16 Flight Time

C17 Additional Pay Items

C18 Other Incurred Costs

C19 Government Miscellaneous Charges

C20 Aircraft Use Reports and Invoices

SECTION C SOLICITATION EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 1 - FIRST AID AND SURVIVAL KITS

EXHIBIT 2 - ACCEPTABLE PAINT SCHEMES

EXHIBIT 3 - HELICOPTER LIKE MAKES AND MODELS

EXHIBIT 4 - UNACCEPTABLE AIRCRAFT LAP BELT AND SHOULDER HARNESS CONDITIONS

EXHIBIT 5 - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE)

EXHIBIT 6 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS), FLIGHT TIME, ACCIDENT HISTORY, AND FAA

VIOLATION QUESTIONNAIRE (Pre-Award Ver. 6.0 – 2024)

EXHIBIT 7 – CIVIL AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

EXHIBIT 8 – CIVIL AIRCRAFT LANDING PERMIT

EXHIBIT 9 – CIVIL AIRCRAFT HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS AND EVALUATION OF OFFERS

E1. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

E2. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

E3. List of Exhibits and Attachments

EXHIBIT E-1 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

EXHIBIT E-2 HELICOPTER QUESTIONNAIRE (Norfolk, VA)

A1 Minimum Aircraft Requirements

EXHIBIT E-3 AIRCRAFT INFORMATION FORM (Norfolk, VA)

EXHIBIT E-2 HELICOPTER QUESTIONNAIRE (Contiguous United States)

A2 Minimum Aircraft Requirement

EXHIBIT E-3 AIRCRAFT INFORMATION FORM (Contiguous United States)

EXHIBIT E-4 PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION SHEET (PPIS)

EXHIBIT E-5 OAS-64B INTERAGENCY HELICOPTER PILOT EVALUATION APPLICATION

EXHIBIT E-6 PILOT QUESTIONNAIRE

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular

AD Airworthiness Directive

ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast

AFB Air Force Base

AFF Automated Flight Following

AMC Air Mobility Command

AQD Acquisition Directorate

AIRS Aviation Information Reporting Support

ALSE Aviation Life Support Equipment

A&P Airframe and Powerplant

ARC Air Resources Coordinator

ASM Aviation Safety Manager

ASTM American Society for Testing and Material

ATC Air Traffic Control

ATP Airline Transport Pilot

AUR Aircraft Use Report

AV Availability

CA Cognizant Authority

CAC Common Access Card

CCR Closed Circuit Refueling

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CLIN Contract Line-Item Number

CNAF Chief of Naval Air Forces

CO Contracting Officer

COOP Concept of Operations Plan

COR Contracting Officer’s Representative

CPARS Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

CSEDS Combat System Engineering Development Site

CSSQT Combat Systems Ship Qualification Trial

CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System

DLQ Deck Landing Qualification

DOD Department of Defense

DOI Department of Interior

DOT Department of Transportation

ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

ERG Emergency Response Guidebook

ERP Emergency Response Plan

EU Exclusive Use

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations

FBO Fixed Base Operator

FOB Forward Operating Base

FSA Flight Safety Aircrewman

FT Flight Time

FTR Federal Travel Regulations

GFE Government Furnished Equipment

GP Government Property

GPS Global Positioning System

HIGE Hover-in-Ground Effect

HOGE Hover-Out-of-Ground Effect

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

ICS Intercommunications System

IDIQ Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity

IFC Interim Flight Clearance

IFR Instrument Flight Rules

IIC Investigator in Charge

IPP Invoice Processing Platform

IS-BAO International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations

LED Light Emitting Diode

LOC Localizer

MEL Minimum Equipment List

MFD Multi-Function Display

MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins

MIC Management Of Change

NAVAIR Naval Air Systems Command

NAVSEA Naval Sea Systems Command

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NTSB National Transportation Safety Board

NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group

OAS Office of Aviation Services (DOI’s)

OAT Outside Air Temperature

OC On Call (aircraft)

OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer

OPM Operational Procedure Manual

PA Public Address System

PAO Public Aircraft Operations

PEO IWS Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems

PFD Personal Flotation Device

PIC Pilot-in-Command

PLB Personal Locator Beacon

POC Point of Contact

PPIS Past Performance Information Sheets

POV Privately Operated Vehicle

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

PTT Push to Talk

QAE Quality Assurance Examiner

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

RADALT Radar Altimeter

RAMS Roof Accessory Mounting System

RDT&E Research Development Test and Evaluation

RFP Request for Proposals

RMM Recovery Mission Manager

RMS Recovery Mission Specialist

SAM System for Award Management

SIC Second-in-Command

SMS Safety Management System

SOP Standard Operating Procedure

SSN Social Security Number

STC Standard Type Certificate

STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry Procedures

TACAN Tactical Air Navigation

TACC Tanker Airlift Control Center

TBO Time Between Overhaul

TOI Task Order Instruction

TSO Technical Service Order

UAT Universal Access Transceiver

UHF Ultra High Frequency

USA United States Army

USAF United States Air Force

USCG United States Coast Guard

USDA United States Department of Agriculture

USMC United States Marine Corps

USN United States Navy

VFR Visual Flight Rules

VHF Very High Frequency

VNE Velocity Never Exceed

VOR VHF Omnidirectional Range

VOX Voice Activation

VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

WGS World Geodetic System

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES / SERVICES

The contractor shall perform commercial aircraft services in support of the U.S. Navy's ship test and evaluation (T&E) program managed by the Naval Sea Systems Command's (NAVSEA) Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS). The contractor shall provide the necessary management, facilities, labor, and equipment for one "exclusive use" (EU) medium lift turboshaft helicopter based in Norfolk VA to perform logistics of passengers and cargo services between ship and shore, radar tracking, and lightweight torpedo and target drone at-sea recoveries and one “on call” (OC) helicopter based within the Contiguous

United States to perform logistics of passengers and cargo services between ship and shore, and radar tracking. The contractor shall provide pilots and aircraft mechanics. The contractor shall properly manage, maintain, and safeguard all Government Property (GP) and information.

The principal service provided by the contractor will be to fly its aircraft transporting personnel between ship and shore and the recovery of exercise lightweight torpedoes and target drones during the conduct of Navy or Navy-sponsored (i.e. another agency, military department, or foreign government) testing of ship-based or ground-based systems. The carriage and operation of

Government-furnished equipment during recovery missions is an important mission activity. Other important mission activities include performing tracking support missions by flying aircraft profiles for radar calibration and training and airborne testing of shipboard equipment.

A1 Item Requirement

Designated Operating Base: Norfolk VA

Aircraft Required: One (1) exclusive use (EU) multiengine medium lift helicopter configured and equipped as specified in

Section B for support of Navy ship weapon system test and evaluation.

Crew Requirements: One (1) qualified Pilot-in-Command (PIC) per aircraft.

One (1) qualified Aircraft Mechanic per offered model of aircraft.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements:

Seating: Minimum of five passenger seats, not including pilot or Flight Safety Airman seats. Aircraft will be limited to eight passengers or less.

Power plant(s): Twin turbine engine powered.

Configuration: Aircraft must meet Department of the Navy OPNAVINST 3100.8 Series (See attached Exhibit

OPNAVINST 3100.8). This instruction allows only certain civil helicopters that have military equivalent to land aboard U.S. Navy vessels. The requirements of this Instruction have been incorporated in Section

B.

Landing Gear: Skid type.

Speed/Endurance: Minimum 125 knots VNE at 1,000 feet altitude and 40 degrees C.

Performance: Range of 320 nautical miles at sea level without the use of an auxiliary fuel kit

Payload: Payload (HIGE) of 2,500 pounds at 40 degrees C at 500 feet pressure altitude and payload (HOGE) of

1,800 pounds, determined by using a pilot weight of 200 lb. and fuel for one hour and 30 minutes and appropriate Hover Ceiling Charts. (Hovering with wind from any direction up to maximum demonstrated shall be used for computing payloads.)

Special Requirements: Equipped as specified in Section B

Certified for 14 CFR Part 133 Class D Operations.

A2 Item Requirement

Designated Operating Base: Contiguous United States.

Aircraft Required: One (1) on call (OC) helicopter configured and equipped as specified in Section B for support of Navy ship weapon system test and evaluation.

Crew Requirements: One (1) qualified Pilot-in-Command (PIC) per aircraft.

One (1) qualified Aircraft Mechanic per offered model of aircraft.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements:

Seating: Minimum of five passenger seats, not including pilot or Flight Safety Airman seats. Aircraft will be limited to eight passengers or less.

Power plant(s): Turbine engine powered.

Configuration: Aircraft must meet Department of the Navy OPNAVINST 3100.8 Series (See attached Exhibit

OPNAVINST 3100.8). This instruction allows only certain civil helicopters that have military equivalent to land aboard U.S. Navy vessels. The requirements of this Instruction have been incorporated in Section

B.

Landing Gear: Skid type.

Speed/Endurance: Minimum 125 knots VNE at 1,000 feet altitude and 40 degrees C.

Performance: Range of 320 nautical miles at sea level without the use of an auxiliary fuel kit

Payload: Payload (HIGE) of 2000 pounds at 40 degrees C at 500 feet pressure altitude, determined by using a pilot weight of 200 lb. and fuel for one hour and 30 minutes and appropriate Hover Ceiling Charts. (Hovering with wind from any direction up to maximum demonstrated shall be used for computing payloads.)

Special Requirements: Equipped as specified in Section B, except B1.6.4, B6.16, B6.28, and B6.29.

14 CFR Part 133 Class D load operations not required for On Call Helicopter.

A3 Pricing Schedule

See Attachment I for pricing table.

A3.1 Definitions

A3.1.1 The following definitions are applicable to the schedule of items:

AV1 Daily Availability – Refers to the fixed rate for daily availability during the exclusive use period. The contractor will be guaranteed the value of 365 days of AV1. The daily availability rate shall include all fixed and variable costs (depreciation, salaries, overhead, annual inspections, permanent shop facilities, etc.) in providing continuous service exclusive of those costs directly attributable to actual flight. (See Section C15 for clarification on payment for daily availability)

Fixed Flight Time – Refers to the fixed rate for flight time during the exclusive use period. There are two FT rates – one rate for medium lift exclusive-use and one rate for on-call aircraft.

A3.2 Additional Pilot

A3.2.1 The contractor shall provide an additional pilot when ordered by the Contracting Officer (CO) or the CO's representative. An order for aircraft services may include an additional pilot if the order, or a modification to an existing order, is issued to the contractor at least 14 days in advance. The contractor may or may not elect to provide an additional pilot if the order is received less than 14 days in advance.

A3.3 Additional Mechanic

A3.3.1 The contractor shall provide additional mechanic(s) when ordered by the Contracting Officer or the CO's representative. An order for aircraft services may include an additional mechanic if the order, or a modification to an existing order, is issued to the contractor at least 14 days in advance. The contractor may or may not elect to provide an additional mechanic if the order is received less than 14 days in advance.

A3.4 Minimum and Maximum Schedule Amounts

A3.4.1 The minimum guaranteed amount under a contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is $10,000.00. Thereafter, there are no further monetary or other guarantees subject to clause 52.216-22. The maximum ceiling amount of an awarded contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is $35,000,000.00.

A4 Exclusive Use and On Call Aircraft

A4.1 This contract requires the contractor to designate potentially one (1) medium lift helicopter as Exclusive Use (EU) and one (1) helicopter as On Call (OC). Accordingly, the contractor could have two aircraft performing at any given time (1 EU and 1 OC).

A5 Aviation Fuel Information

The contract's hourly flight rates are subject to economic price adjustments for changes in the price of INTOPLANE turbine aviation fuel (see C5, Economic Price Adjustment-Fuel).

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The hourly flight rates you propose are subject to adjustment, up or down, due to the fluctuation in jet fuel price from the reference below. It is important for you to understand the ramifications of the contract's Economic Price Adjustment clause (see C5). The referenced price below should be considered when developing the hourly flight rates offered in your proposal. If the referenced price per gallon for jet fuel drops significantly, the Government is entitled to a downward adjustment to the hourly flight rates based upon the change in fuel price per gallon and the economic cruise speed and fuel consumption of the contract aircraft.

The contractor agrees to negotiate price adjustments, up or down, based upon its aircraft fuel consumption information and the current reference price of jet fuel at the time the adjustment is requested by either party.

The DLA's FY2025 standard price for INTOPLANE Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JA) for purposes of preparing hourly flight rates and future price adjustments, either up or down, under contract paragraph C1, Economic

Price Adjustment-Fuel.

$ 3.74

A6 Key Personnel

Under the performance of this contract, the Director of Operations and Director of Maintenance have been identified as the key personnel.

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The helicopter mission support described within this contract is of critical importance to the U.S. Navy ship weapon system test and evaluation program. This is a very significant process that involves a large contingent of personnel and equipment. At the completion of testing, the ship would be tasked to carry out operations in support of national defense. During performance the contractor will be expected to conform to military standards for flight operations.

B1.2 The intent of this contract is to obtain flight services to provide transportation for government and contractor personnel and/or cargo in support of military offshore requirements. These requirements include shipboard landings, drone/target recovery support, target tracking support, aerial photography, aerial reconnaissance, external load transfers, weapons system testing, and administrative and related activities as directed by the Government and relayed through authorized air resource coordination representatives.

Fulfillment of these programs can only be accomplished through the establishment of an effective working relationship between the

Government and the contractor. Employees of the contractor are an integral element to ensure mission accomplishment. The contractor's employees' cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude towards accomplishment of the mission and aviation safety are essential to establish the necessary relationship that must exist to successfully complete this contract.

B1.3 The Government may require the contractor to install, and later remove, Government equipment on the aircraft for specific missions. The contractor may be required to prepare its aircraft for shipment on a transport aircraft to a forward operating base for specific missions.

B1.4 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. Some of the requirements of this contract are designed to ready the aircraft for these other uses.

B1.5 Project Description and Requirements.

B1.5.1 General. Helicopters will support military test and trial operations including missions to/from various shore locations and U.S.

Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and other seagoing vessels. Operations shall conform to procedures provided at preflight/mission briefings and during periodic shipboard landing training. Approximately three-fourths of the operations contemplated in this contract involve utilization of Government-furnished, special mission equipment (See Exhibit 5) which must be installed in or attached to the aircraft for test and evaluation of military systems.

B1.5.2 Combat System Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT). Typical CSSQT operations are conducted on offshore east and west coast operating areas. This would require the contractor to temporarily base aircraft in the vicinity of Norfolk, VA; Wallops Island, VA;

Jacksonville, FL; Port Hueneme, CA; and at other Navy Atlantic Fleet and Pacific Fleet coastal training locations to potentially include Hawaii. CSSQTs may require aircraft availability for periods up to 10 days and provide 25 hours of flight time per trial.

CSSQTs occur four to five to times per year. The character and tempo of CSSQT operations may vary substantially from one evolution to the next.

B1.5.3 Shipbuilding tests and trials. Shipbuilding tests and trials may be conducted in port and offshore adjacent to Bath, ME, Portland, ME, Pascagoula, MS, Pensacola, FL, or at other locations designated by the Government. Shipbuilding tests and trials may require aircraft availability for periods of 3 to 4 days and provide 6 to 10 hours of flight time per trial. These tests/trials usually occur two to three times per year.

B1.5.4 Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E). RDT&E operations vary in length of availability and flight hours flown depending on the test requirements of the individual operation; however, they may require 1 to 2 days of availability and up to 7 flight hours per test. RDT&E missions normally take place at the Navy’s Combat Systems Engineering Development Site (CSEDS) near Moorestown NJ; however, missions could be scheduled at the same sites as CSSQTs and shipyard trials.

B1.5.5 The contractor will be responsible to ensure that the required special mission Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) is available at the designated test/trial location and returned to the contractor’s operating base or alternate Government designated location, upon completion of operations. If fuel or other considerations preclude carriage of the GFE to/from the designated operating location, the contractor shall notify the designated Government representative. In such cases, the contractor may be directed to ship the GFE. The shipping expense will be reimbursed in accordance with Section C; however, the Government at its option may ship the equipment by other means.

B1.6 General Mission Description.

B1.6.1 Mobilization/Demobilization. Operations involve transporting the aircraft to or from a Government-designated test location/forward operating base (FOB). This may include carriage of internal/external special mission equipment necessary for performance of mission services at the designated destination. The route and altitude selected shall be the most economically available in terms of flight hours. Contractor employees may fly on the aircraft while positioning unless the Government has designated the seats/space for its own use. Unless otherwise directed by the Government, the timing of the operations required to position the aircraft to/from the operating location shall be at the contractor’s discretion as long as the arrival/departure is consistent with the operating requirements of the mission. Under such positioning flights, the aircraft shall not be considered to be under the operational control of the Government.

B1.6.2 Aircraft ferry to the test/trial location will be coordinated to provide adequate time for the flight crews to orient themselves with the test/trial locations and to participate in mission briefings. Time will also be allowed to facilitate aircraft configuration and checkout prior to the first operations.

B1.6.3 Logistics, passenger/cargo support missions. Logistics and passenger operations are similar to ferry operations except that cargo and/or passengers are designated to be carried on the flight(s). When required, the Government will schedule flights to carry high priority cargo and/or passengers within the capabilities of the aircraft. All logistic and passenger operations shall be conducted entirely in accordance with 14 CFR Part 135 standards.

B1.6.4 Recovery support missions. Recovery support missions generally consist of performing overwater recovery of aerial drone targets and lightweight torpedoes. These targets include, but are not limited to military drone/torpedo targets such as the BQM-177, BQM-34, BQM-74, MK-46, and MK-54. This mission may also require the recovery of the Recovery Mission Specialists (RMS).

Recovery is conducted in an open ocean environment in varying conditions and sea states. All recovery missions shall be conducted per the PEO IWS 1TE Torpedo/Drone Recovery Manual.

B1.6.5 Support missions. Support missions include radar tracking, aerial photography, and environmental sensing. Tracking missions generally consist of the performance of predetermined flight profiles for the purpose of providing an aerial radar target for weapon system testing/calibration and/or operator training. The aerial photography mission requires carrying a shipyard professional photographer to record antenna types and positions for new construction and overhauled ships as soon as possible after first underway period. Environmental sensing missions also require the installation of government equipment that analyzes and records environmental conditions before and after specific ship events.

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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier or Operating Certificate which authorizes the contractor to operate in the category and class of aircraft and under flight conditions required by this contract (e.g., rotorcraft, visual flight rules (VFR) day/night, eight passengers or less, and cargo, including carriage of passengers extended over-water flights).

B2.1.1 Aircraft must be certificated and equipped for flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC)

B2.2 A Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 135 Air Carrier certificate. These aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR Part 135.63 or Operations Specifications Part D, "Aircraft Listing,” as appropriate. The contractor's Operations

Specifications must authorize the carriage of hazardous materials in accordance with 49 CFR.

B2.3 A 14 CFR Part 133 "Rotorcraft External Load Operations" Certificate which authorizes Class A, B and D loads, as a minimum.

B2.4 The contract aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate. Installation of any equipment required by this contract must be FAA approved. Aircraft may be temporarily operated in the “restricted category” under a multiple airworthiness certification

(FAR 21.187) if necessary.

B2.5 The contractor shall maintain a satisfactory Air Mobility Command (AMC) certification for carrying Government passengers/cargo during the contract period.

B2.6 NAVAIR Certification. Due to DoD Directive 5030.61, which addresses DoD Airworthiness Policy, the Navy has been tasked to conduct inspections on all commercial aircraft on government contracts supporting the U.S. Navy. This will require personnel from the Navy’s Airworthiness Office COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (NAVAIR) Code 4.0 and PMA-226 to assess whether the operations flown under this contract are public or civil aircraft operations. If operations are deemed public, then a NAVAIR Interim Flight Clearance

(IFC) must be granted which certifies that NAVAIR has determined that the aircraft, when configured for these public aircraft operations, is airworthy for the intended operation. Regardless of whether the government determines the planned missions qualify as

Public Aircraft Operations (PAO), a complete evaluation of the contractor aircraft will be conducted by NAVAIR.

B2.7 Military base facilities license. The contractor shall obtain facility licenses and/or landing permits to conduct operations from all military bases throughout the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) and its possessions and territories. Necessary applications shall be submitted within 7 days after receipt of a contract award.

B3 Order of Precedence - Specifications

In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order must be used in such resolution:

(a) Typed provisions of these specifications;

(b) Agency supplements and/or exhibits incorporated by reference;

(c) 14 CFR incorporated by reference;

(d) Aircraft manufacturer's specifications; and

(e) Other documents incorporated by reference.

B4 Contract and Task Order Documentation

B4.1 The contractor must maintain a complete, current printed or electronic copy of the contract and all modifications in each contract aircraft throughout the performance period.

B4.2 The pilot must have the applicable task order instruction (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. Following receipt of a task order instruction, the pilot will carry a printed or electronic copy of the task order in the aircraft.

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 device.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment

The contractor-furnished helicopters, 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. All GP shall be maintained per the contract and all applicable clauses and references.

B5.1 The aircraft must comply with its type design. Any alterations must be FAA-approved.

B5.2 Prior to inspection and acceptance, the contractor must permanently repair or replace all windows and windshields that have been temporarily repaired (stop drilling is considered temporary). All windows and windshields must be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs that hinder visibility. The manufacturer or FAA must approve all repairs.

B5.3 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.

B5.4 The instrument and control panels must be finished with non-reflective paint. Each control and instrument required to be labeled must be so labeled in accordance with the aircraft's type design. Where practical, the instruments must be arranged in the panel in accordance with 14 CFR, Part 23.1321.

B5.5 Lap belt and shoulder harness assemblies shall be in acceptable condition as determined by the Government. See the

Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit 4 (attached after Section C) for examples of lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B5.6 The aircraft must possess a Standard Airworthiness Certificate and be maintained in accordance with the terms of such certificate.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

B6.1 The contractor must furnish a complete set of current Sectional or World Aeronautical Charts covering the area of operation and all relevant IFR enroute and terminal publications. The contractor shall ensure aircrews have access to NOTAMs and weather planning information. Electronic navigational charts are acceptable if allowed by the company’s FAA Operating Specifications.

B6.2 One digital hour meter installed in a location visible by the pilot and front seat observer while seated. The meter must be wired in series with a switch on the collective control, and a switch activated by engine or transmission oil pressure or by equivalent means, to record flight time only.

B6.3 Free air temperature gauge.

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

B6.5 Double strap 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 Shoulder harnesses equipped with inertia reel (either single-strap or double-strap) for each aft cabin occupant. Shoulder harness straps and lap belts must fasten with a single-point, metal-to-metal, and quick-release mechanism.

B6.7 Fire extinguisher(s) as required by 14 CFR Part 135.155 must be a handheld bottle with a minimum 2-B: C rating, one mounted in the cockpit area accessible to the flight crew and at least one mounted in the rear of the cabin area. The fire extinguisher must be maintained in accordance with NFPA 10: Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers, or the contractor’s 135 operations manual.

B6.8 Dual controls are required for initial pilot performance evaluations.

B6.9 Aircraft lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR Part 91.205(c), including instrument lights.

B6.10 A strobe light (with either a white, or half-white/half-red lens) or a flashing LED (red, white, or half-white/half-red lens), mounted on top of the aircraft or otherwise visible from above, with an independent activating switch. A red strobe or rotating beacon does not satisfy this requirement.

B6.11 Pulse Lights. High visibility, pulsating, forward facing, conspicuous lighting.

B6.12 High visibility markings on main rotor blades as specified by the Acceptable Paint Schemes Exhibit 2 (attached after Section

C).

B6.13 High-skid-type landing gear is required if manufactured for make and model.

B6.13.1 As an example, Bell medium helicopters must be equipped with 31-inch extended height landing gear (e.g., Dart P/N D205-

594-105/107 or equivalent.)

B6.14 Personnel access steps for aircraft with a floor height greater than 18 inches to ensure safe entrance and exit from each door.

Note: The access step is also used by a mission specialist for additional support when seated on the cabin floor, with legs extended outside of the aircraft cabin, during flight operations.

B6.15 Locking cap(s) on all fuel inlet ports. Closed Circuit Refueling (CCR) receiver system with capability of either gravity-refueling and closed–circuit refueling that includes port dust caps with a FAA-approved locking device.

B6.16 The aircraft shall provide a minimum of 38 cubic feet of cargo storage configured in such a manner that it is separated from the passenger compartment.

B6.16.1 Cargo restraint system for aircraft manufactured with a parcel/storage area behind the rear passenger seats.

B6.17 An accessory power source consisting of an MS 3112E-12-3S three-pin connector, accessible in the cabin. Pin B must be airframe ground; pin A must be +28VDC (for 28-volt aircraft); and pin C must be +14VDC (for 14-volt aircraft). The circuit must be protected by a 5-amp circuit protection.

B6.18 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit (attached after Section C) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights.

B6.19 Survival / Emergency equipment required by 14 CFR 135.167 (Extended Overwater Operations).

B6.20 Emergency pop-out floats unless the aircraft can demonstrate the ability to climb from 1,000 feet and zero knots at a minimum rate of 50 feet per minute at an OAT of 40 degrees Celsius.

B6.21 A convex mirror for the pilot to observe the sling load or flight deck tie-downs by the pilot.

B6.22 One Keeperless cargo hook that may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft. (See the cargo hook maintenance requirements in Section B27.)

B6.23 Cockpit-mounted external load indicator with readout of weight carried on the cargo hook.

B6.24 Engine intake filtering device or particle separator capable of filtering sand and dust particles (if manufactured for make and model).

B6.25 Main rotor brake.

B6.26 Chip detector system with panel display for engine(s), main transmission, intermediate, and tail rotor gearboxes.

B6.27 Flight instruments for low visibility flight conditions, including directional gyro, gyroscopic bank and pitch indicator, rate of turn indicator, and vertical speed indicator.

B6.28 Utility seating.

Note: Utility seating kit No. 205-706-043-101; seat cushions (removable) kit No. 412-706—019-103; and shoulder harness kit No.

AAL-370-711-001 or equivalent FAA approved seating that includes rear facing seats at approximately fuselage station 87 and forward facing seats at approximately fuselage station 117.

B6.29 Recovery mission equipment.

B6.29.1 Roof Accessory Mounting System (RAMS) for an external Lucas Model 42325-12-0 hoist: The hoist will be furnished by the Government (GFE) (Exhibit 5) and shall be installed at Government request.

Note: The Government furnished hoist is specific to a Bell model helicopter. Contractors offering other than a Bell model helicopter are responsible for [purchase, installation and maintenance] for both a hoist and mounting system specific to offered aircraft.

B6.29.2 All aircraft performing recovery operations shall be configured with the appropriate recovery equipment provided by the

Recovery Mission Manager (RMM) following guidance within the PEO IWS 1TE Torpedo/Drone Recovery Manual. The total weight of the recovery equipment is approximately 105 pounds. The two RMS’ weight will be figured at 200 pounds each.

B6.29.3 Internal cabin floor and overhead rappel attachment points for crewman’s harness and climbing ladder meeting appropriate

STC’s. These rappel anchors shall be maintained in accordance with the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.

B6.30 Helicopters shall be equipped with integral tie-down points or 3/8 inch stainless or galvanized steel shackles to facilitate tie-down of the helicopter while on the vessel landing deck during loading/off-loading of passengers and cargo. Satisfactory double check procedures will be established to ensure tie-down removal prior to liftoff.

B6.31 A containment kit to retain excess fuel during engine shutdown (EPA kit).

B6.32 Cabin heater and window defogger.

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General.

B7.1.1 The contractor must provide, install, and/or 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 are available upon request from OAS Avionics, or the most recent list may be found online at:

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

B7.1.2. All aircraft shall meet the requirements specified in 14 CFR Part 135.165, “Radio and Navigation equipment: Extended over water or IFR operations”.

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 required by the avionics system and must have a voltage standing wave ratio

(VSWR) of 3.0 to 1 or better.

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 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 shall 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 shall not be used with communication transceivers.

B7.2.5 All installed transceivers must be placarded with designations matching the transmitter/receiver controls on the installed audio control system(s).

B7.3 Communications Systems.

B7.3.1 One automatic-fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), certified under TSO-C126 (or newer) which must be installed in a conspicuous or marked location and meet the same requirements as those detailed for aircraft in 14 CFR 91.207 (excluding section f). If not powered by its own, integral battery, the ELT remote switch/light must be powered by unswitched aircraft power. ELT antennas must be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. TSO-C126 and newer

ELTs require documentation of current registration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), or the national civil aviation authority with which the aircraft is registered.

B7.3.1.1 One survival-type ELT (ELT/S) meeting the requirements of 14 CFR 135.167(c) and certified toTSO-C126, must be attached to the life raft.

B7.3.2 One panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1) aeronautical transceiver with a minimum of 760 channels covering 118.000 to 136.975

MHz. It must have channels selectable in no greater than 25 kHz increments and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power. The transceiver's operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the pilot.

B7.3.3 One P25-compliant VHF-FM transceiver. The transceiver (FM-1) must provide selection of narrowband analog (12.5 kHz), or narrowband digital (12.5kHz) operation on each of a minimum of 100 channels. The transceiver 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 VHF-FM 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 VHF-FM 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 VHF-FM 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 VHF-FM 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:

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

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

Cobham: (formerly NAT) NPX-136D-070.

B7.3.4 One 7000-channel UHF-AM (UHF-1) aeronautical transceiver, operating in the 225.000 to 399.975 MHz band on 25 kHz increments, with a minimum 10 watts carrier power output (Government furnished equipment).

B7.3.5 Automated Flight Following (AFF) Program

B7.3.5.1 One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware for each aircraft offered, compatible with the government’s AFF Program

(https://www.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.gov. For questions about current compatibility requirements, select the “HELP” button at https://www.aff.gov.

B7.3.5.2 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.

B7.3.5.3 AFF communications must be always fully operational in all areas of operation. Contractors working in or accepting dispatches to the State of Alaska, Southern Canada, or Western Canada must have an AFF system capable of being always tracked in these locations. Not all manufacturers’ AFF equipment communication links will operate effectively in all geographic areas.

B7.3.5.4 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 notify the Government of system changes, scheduled maintenance, and planned service outages.

B7.3.5.5 Registration contact information, a web accessible feedback form, and additional information is available at:

https://www.aff.gov.

B7.3.5.6 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.gov (indicating…