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This solicitation is for Type III Helicopter Flight Services for the Bureau of Land Management (FWS) in Eglin, FL.

Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2030

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SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICING

FWS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 1 Solicitation # 140D0426Q0002 Eglin, Florida

Table of Contents

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT

A1.1 Item Pricing Eglin, FL

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

B1 Scope of Contract B2 Certifications B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications) B4 Contracts

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements B7 Avionics Requirements B8 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Equipment Requirements (Required for Lower 48 States Operations Only)

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

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 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Requirement and Qualifications (Required for Lower 48 States Operations Only) B17 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Duty Limitations B18 Relief Crew Requirement

OPERATIONS

B19 Pilot Authority and Responsibility B20 Flight Operations B21 Security of Aircraft and Equipment B22 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Flight Operations B23 PPE for Ground Operations B24 Transportation of Hazardous Materials B25 Fuel and Servicing Requirements

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

B26 General - Maintenance B27 Airworthiness Directives (AD’s) and Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins (MMSB’s) B28 Manuals/Records B29 Maintenance B30 Maintenance Test Flight B31 Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and Life-Limited Parts B32 Weight and Balance B33 Helicopter Turbine Engine Power Check

SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

FWS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 2 Solicitation # 140D0426Q0002 Eglin, Florida

Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE

ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025)

52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020) 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995) 52.216-32 Task-Order and Delivery-Order Ombudsman (Sep 2019) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEP 2011) 1452.203-70 Restrictions on Endorsements (JUL 1996) 1452.228-71 Aircraft and General Public Liability Insurance (Mar 1989)

ADDENDA TO CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance Equipment Personnel Substitute Personnel, Aircraft, or Equipment Reinspection Expenses

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

The OAS Aviation Safety Manager C2 Aircraft Use Reports (AUR) C3 Substitute Personnel, Aircraft, or Equipment C4 Aircraft Insurance C5 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) (Dec 2015) C6 Personnel Conduct C7 Safety Management System (SMS) C8 Mishaps C9 Suspension of Pilot C10 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (FEB 2021) C11 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements C12 Prework Meeting C13 Economic Price Adjustment (Does not apply to Alaska)

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C14 Contract Period C15 Exclusive Use Period C16 Extension of Exclusive Use Period

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C17 Availability Requirements C18 Schedule of Operations and Reaction Time C19 Maintenance During Availability Period C20 Unavailability and Damages

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C21 Daily Availability C22 Flight Time C23 Mobilization/Demobilization C24 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items) C25 Government Miscellaneous Charges

EXHIBITS

FWS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 3 Solicitation # 140D0426Q0002 Eglin, Florida

EXHIBIT 1 STANDARD INTERAGENCY LOAD CALCULATIONS METHOD AND FORM

EXHIBIT 2 HELICOPTER FUEL CONSUMPTION AND WEIGHT REDUCTION CHART

EXHIBIT 3 UNACCEPTABLE AIRCRAFT LAP BELT AND SHOULDER HARNESS CONDITIONS

EXHIBIT 4 ACCEPTABLE PAINT SCHEMES

EXHIBIT 5 FIRST AID AND SURVIVAL KITS

EXHIBIT 6 DRAWING FS/OAS A-15

EXHIBIT 7 DRAWING FS/OAS A-16

EXHIBIT 8 DRAWING FS/OAS A-17

EXHIBIT 9 HELICOPTER LIKE MAKES AND MODEL GROUP PLUS SERIES FOR EXCLUSIVE USE CONTRACTS 80

EXHIBIT 10 WATER BUCKET USE PROCEDURES

EXHIBIT 11 HELICOPTER SYNTHETIC LONGLINE REQUIREMENTS

EXHIBIT 12 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS), FLIGHT TIME, ACCIDENT HISTORY, AND FAA VIOLATION

QUESTIONNAIRE (PRE-AWARD VER. 6.0 – 2024)

EXHIBIT 13 UNAVAILABILITY CONVERSION CHART

EXHIBIT 14 TRANSPORTATION WORKSHEET

EXHIBIT 15 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION INFORMATION

SECTION D - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INTRODUCTION

D1 Instruction to Offerors D2 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard D3 Period for Acceptance of Offers D3 Submission of Offers D5 Offer Contents Offer Contents

D6 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

D7 Tradeoff Analysis and Contractor Selection

SECTION E – OFFEROR’S REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

52.252-1 Contract Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984) 1452.233-2 Service of Protest Department of Interior (JUL 1996) (Deviation)

EXHIBIT E-1 OFFEROR’S MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

EXHIBIT E-2 HELICOPTER QUESTIONNAIRE

EXHIBIT E-3 HELICOPTER INFORMATION FORM

EXHIBIT E-4 PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

FWS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 4 Solicitation # 140D0426Q0002 Eglin, Florida

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular AD Airworthiness Directive AMS Aviation Management System A&P airframe and power plant APCO Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials AQD Acquisition Services Directorate ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASO Aviation Safety Office ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC Air Traffic Control AUR Aircraft Use Report CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative CFR Code of Federal Regulations 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 HIGE hover-in-ground effect HOGE hover-out-of-ground effect

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 PA pressure altitude 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 RFQ Request for Quotes RPM revolutions per minute SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry Procedures TBO time between overhaul TSO technical service order UL Underwriter’s Laboratory USDA United States Department of Agriculture VFR visual flight rules VNE velocity never exceed VOX voice activation VSWR voltage standing wave ratio

BLM Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopters 5 Solicitation # 140D0426Q0002 Eglin, FL

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Designated Base: Eglin, Florida

Exclusive Use Period: 150 Days (January 2-June 1)

Aircraft Requirements: One light helicopter (As specified in Section B).

Crew Compliment Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC) with relief pilot, mechanic with relief mechanic, fuel service vehicle driver(s) with relief driver.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Requirement: One vehicle equipped as specified in Section B8.

Minimum Helicopter Requirements:

Seating: Five (5) insured passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single pilot operated.

Payload: Non-jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 1,200 pounds at 30 degrees C at 5,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 25-pound survival kit and fuel for 1.5 hours.

Powerplant: Turbine engine

Airspeed: 120 knots VNE at 30° C at 1,000 feet

Certification: 14 CFR 27

Landing Gear: Skid Type

Fuel System: Crash Resistant Fuel System

Target Helicopter Requirements:

Performance Enhancements: BLR FastFin© or equivalent system Dual Hydraulics Utility Folding Aft Cabin Seats

*Note: Payload amounts shall be computed using the Government’s Standard Interagency Load Calculation Method and Form. This calculation will also incorporate the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart (Section B Exhibits), as well as the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report, and equipment list.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

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

BLM Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopters 6 Solicitation # 140D0426Q0002

A1.1 Item Pricing Eglin, FL

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model:

FAA Registration #:

Complete shaded areas only.

DESIGNATED BASE: Eglin, FL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 150 calendar days

ITEM 001 – Ordering Year 1: January 01, 2026 through December 31, 2026 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about January 2, 2026 for 150 days

DESCRIPTION

PAY

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UNIT

PRICE

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AMOUNT

Daily Availability Price per day for availability

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Per TO – 150 days

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Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Estimated Flight Hours Dry Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for availability during extension period

Estimated

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per flight hour during

FT

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 001 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Base Year 2026

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ITEM 001 – Ordering Year 2: January 01, 2027 through December 31, 2027 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about January 2, 2027 for 150 days

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional)

EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 001 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Ordering Year 2

ITEM 001 – Ordering Year 3: January 01, 2028 through December 31, 2028 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about January 2, 2028 for 150 days

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability Price per day for availability AV

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional)

EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 001 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Ordering Year 3

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ITEM 001 – Ordering Year 4: January 01, 2029 through December 31, 2029 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about January 2, 2029 for 150 days

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional)

EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 001 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Ordering Year 4

ITEM 001 – Ordering Year 5: January 01, 2030 through December 31, 2030 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about January 2, 2030 for 150 days

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional)

EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 001 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Ordering Year 5

ESTIMATED TOTAL FOR ITEM 001

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Additional Pay Item (Time & Material; IAW FAR 52.212-4 ALT 1.)

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY

ITEMS

PAY ITEM

CODE

UNIT

APPLICABLE RATES

i. Extended Standby – Pilot EP HOUR $66.00 ii.

Extended Standby – Driver Light Truck Medium Truck

ET

ET

HOUR

HOUR

$56.00

iii. Extended Standby - Mechanic EM HOUR $56.00

iv. Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage

SMM

SML MILE

350-749 gallons $ 2.64 750-1,499 gallons $ 3.67 1500 gal or more $ 5.90

v. Contractor Miscellaneous Costs SC EACH Actuals Reimbursed

vi. Subsistence PD EACH Per FTR

A3 Minimum Guarantee/Maximum Quantity -The minimum guarantee for this requirement is 150 days of availability on the first year’s task order for the base. Currently, no funds have been provided for the minimum guarantee of this requirement, but the Government anticipates receipt of funds prior to contract award. Funding will be obligated at the task order level each year at time of award. The Maximum Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) quantity will be a ceiling that will be established at contract award.

A3.1 Exhibits that will be applicable under the IDIQ contract are included at the end of Section C.

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FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

After the specified EU period expires, aircraft services may be extended at the sole discretion of the Government (See C16).

The contract price shall include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties (see Section C)

Daily Availability

Days per aircraft subject to availability

Daily Availability will be paid at the prices in the rate schedules. Payment for Daily Availability during the EU Period is guaranteed as specified in any awarded EU Task Order; however, the guaranteed quantity for daily availability is subject to reductions due to unavailability of contractor aircraft. The estimated quantity for daily availability during an extension of the exclusive use period is not guaranteed and is subject to reductions due to unavailability.

Estimated Flight Hours

(Wet - Contractor provides fuel) Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours

Estimated Flight Hours (Alaska only)

(Dry - Government provides fuel) Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours.

Optional EU Extension (Estimated 30 Days)

The extended amount will be a dollar amount as stipulate in the line-item detail, based on days and flight hours agreed to in the extension. This applies to all years.

Additional pay items (Time and Materials (T&M) line item)

The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

Start Date – The start date for EU period may be changed by the issuance of a Notice to Proceed (NTP) in accordance with C15.

Exhibits – Exhibits that will be applicable under the contract are included at the end of Section C.

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Contracting Officer (CO) will complete at time of award and again when fuel adjustments are made.

Requested and Effective Date This Adjustment

Type Aircraft

Jet Fuel

Base Price

Reference Price

Effective Date

Insert (award) date

Source Document

ORIGINAL

CONTRACT

Source Document

Difference

$ X consumption rate of

Old Flight Rate varies

New Flight Rate

Increase Due

Re-established Base Price

Full Service Fuel prices obtained from http://www.airnav.com/fuel http://www.airnav.com/fuel

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained exclusive use helicopter flight services to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government natural resource missions. Contractor services include provision of a helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle, fuel, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation. Missions will include, but are not limited to, fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, law enforcement limited to non-threatening surveillance and reconnaissance, and other administrative and related resource activities. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

B1.2 During the exclusive use period and any subsequent extension, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

B1.3 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.

B1.4 The Government has interagency and cooperative agreements with other Federal and State agencies and private landholders and may dispatch aircraft under this contract for such cooperative use.

B2 Certifications

The Contractor must hold 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, passengers, and cargo) in the conterminous United States.

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

B2.3 A 14 CFR 133, Rotorcraft External Load Operations Certificate which authorizes Class B loads, as a minimum. The contract aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR 133.27(a) (Operations Specifications Part D, "D085 Aircraft Listing").

B2.4 A 14 CFR 137, Agricultural Aircraft Operations Certificate. These aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR 133.27(a) (Operations Specifications Part D, "Aircraft Listing").

B2.5 The contract aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate. Installation of any equipment required by this contract must be FAA-approved.

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 Office of Aviation Services (OAS) supplements and/or exhibits

BLM Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopters 13 Solicitation # 140D0426Q0002 incorporated by reference; (3) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (4) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; (5) other documents incorporated by reference.

B4 Contracts

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 helicopter, fuel servicing vehicle, 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 (stop drilling is considered temporary). All windows and windshields must be maintained at all times and must be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, repairs, or tinting which hinders 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 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 (see Section C) for examples of lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B5.4 Military or other similar low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. The OAS Technical Inspector may approve high visibility enhancements.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide one fully compliant helicopter that is equipped as shown below for each item:

B6.1 A complete set of current aeronautical charts covering the expected area of operations.

Note: Electronic flight bags are acceptable if authorized by the FAA in the company’s operation specifications.

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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.

B6.5.1 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, quick-release mechanism.

B6.6 Utility folding aft cabin seating for easy access to a flat cabin floor equipped with tie downs for carriage of bulky cargo.

B6.7 Fire extinguisher(s), as required by 14 CFR 135, must be a handheld bottle, minimum 2-B:C rating, mounted and accessible to the flight crew while seated. (See the fire extinguisher maintenance instructions in Section B29.)

B6.8 Dual controls for initial pilot performance evaluation. (May also be required for interim or recurrent pilot performance evaluations at the option of the Government.)

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

B6.10 Flight instruments for low visibility flight conditions, including gyroscopic bank and pitch indicator (ADI), directional gyro, vertical speed indicator and rate of turn indicator or skid/slip indicator or inclinometer.

Note: In lieu of these listed instruments, a single, new generation electronic instrument providing combined data meeting at minimum the following TSO's: C3e, C4c and C113A.

B6.11 A strobe light (with either a white, or half-white/half-red lens) or a flashing LED (red or white), 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.

B6.12 High visibility, pulsating, forward-facing, conspicuity lighting.

B6.13 High visibility markings on main rotor blades as specified by the Acceptable Paint Schemes Exhibit (See Section C).

B6.14 High-skid-type landing gear if manufactured for make and model.

B6.15 Personnel access steps for aircraft with a floor height greater than 18 inches to ensure safe entrance and exit from each door.

B6.16 Locking cap(s) on all fuel inlet ports.

B6.17 Reserved

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B6.18 Wire strike protection system (mechanical). If manufactured for the make and model of helicopter.

B6.19 Main rotor brake.

B6.20 Reserved

B6.21 Cabin doors which may be removed or opened in flight.

B6.22 Cargo compartment, internal and external capable of accommodating 58-inch-long shovels, rakes, and other tools as specified below:

For internal:

B6.22.1 15-cubic-foot baggage compartment within the aircraft fuselage specifically designed to carry cargo separate from the cabin.

Note: Requires rear bulkhead modification required on some models of aircraft.

For external:

B6.22.2 Cargo basket. An externally side-mounted basket constructed with tubular frame and expanded metal incorporating a locking lid to secure cargo.

All construction methods must be as prescribed by Advisory Circulars 43.13-1B and 43.13-2B or other FAA approval.

Note: Basket/rack must be quick attach/detach.

B6.23 Cargo restraint system for aircraft manufactured with a parcel/storage area behind the rear passenger seats.

B6.24 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.

B6.26 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit (see Section C) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights.

B6.27 A survival kit containing items specified in First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit (see Section C) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and must be included in weight and balance/load calculations.

B6.28 A convex mirror for the pilot to observe the sling load.

B6.29 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 B29.)

B6.30 Cockpit-mounted external load indicator with readout of weight carried on the cargo hook.

B6.29 One collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit (see Section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 1,000 feet pressure altitude (PA), 30˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 25-

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Note: Bucket must be capable of filling from shallow water sources. (e.g., PowerFill™ or equivalent.)

B6.30 A second collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit (see section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 5,000 feet PA, 30˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 25-pound survival kit, and 1.5 total hours of fuel. The bucket must also be capable of being operated with all increments of the longline; i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

Note: The bucket combinations provided in B6.29 and B6.30 must provide adjustments that allow the widest range of altitude/temperature combinations (subject to the limitations of the bucket manufacturer’s available sizes) for the maximum lifting capability of the helicopter beginning at 1,000 feet PA at 30˚ Celsius extending upward to 5,000 feet PA at 30˚ Celsius and above.

B6.31 A remote operating switch for the water/retardant bucket and/or remote hook clearly marked for "open" and "closed" and mounted on the collective control to avoid confusion with the airframe cargo hook release. The switch must be of a different design and must be mounted so as to not easily be confused with the RPM Control [Beep Range] switch.

B6.32 Part number MS 3101E-24-11S, nine-pin connector, for use as the power source for a helitorch or remote cargo hook. Pin D must be airframe ground. Pin E must be switched 28VDC, protected by a manually operable, 50-amp circuit breaker. The water bucket/tank open switch must also activate this circuit.

B6.32.1 A lanyard to support the connector and mounted within 12 inches of the cargo hook.

B6.32.2 This connector must have multiple circuit capacity sufficient to provide power and control for Contractor-furnished equipment. The longline remote hook, fixed tank, or water bucket must be wired through this connector. A list of water buckets with required pin wiring can be found in the USDA Forest Service/DOI OAS Drawing A-16 Exhibit (see Section C). Wiring diagrams for various equipment configurations are available from the: U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Aviation Services 300 E. Mallard Drive, Suite 200 Boise, ID 83706 or USDA Forest Service, 3833 S.

Development Avenue Boise, ID 83705-5354.

B6.33 One remote cargo hook with related cabling and release system complying with the following specification:

B6.33.1 Electrically activated remote cargo hook that may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand and that is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft.

B6.33.2 The remote hook must be protected by a metal ring or cage that does not interfere with the use or function of the hook.

B6.33.3 Synthetic rope meeting the requirements of the Helicopter Synthetic Longline Requirements Exhibit (see Section C).

B6.33.4 The length of the rope must be readily adjustable from 50 to 150 feet (50ft & 100ft sections).

B6.33.5 Electrical cables must be protected from pinching by hooks or shackles and from damage caused by stretching of the line. The electrical wire must be long enough at the aircraft cargo hook end to prevent a swinging load from unplugging the electrical connector.

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B6.33.6 All fabrication and installation methods must comply with 14 CFR 133 and Advisory Circular 43.13–1B.

B6.33.7 Operating switch for the remote hook. (See B6.31 for specification. Only 1 switch required)

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/resources/NIICD/niicd-documents.

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 Although the contract aircraft may not be certified for flight under instrument flight rules (IFR), 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 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 airplanes 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.

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

118.000 to 136.975 MHz. The transceiver 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 https://www.nifc.gov/resources/NIICD/niicd-documents

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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 The 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. The 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 the transceiver must be 10 watts nominal value (original design specification). The 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, the 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.

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

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/OAS A-17 in Exhibit 8.

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).

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

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B7.3.4.5 The Contractor must provide an auxiliary FM adapter cord assembly to interface the connectors and circuits necessary to operate the BK KNG-P150/KNG-P150S/KNG2-P150 radio through the MS 3112E-12-10S connector in the aircraft. The FS/OAS drawing A-15 in Exhibit 6 is provided as one possible interface.

B7.3.4.6 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 detailed above.

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 always be 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 it is currently transmitting data to AFF.gov) and that all information displayed in AFF.gov is current. A username and password are required to access AFF.gov. Log on to the AFF website at https://www.aff.gov to request a username and password.

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B7.3.5.7 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.

B7.3.5.8 AFF Systems must comply with supplemental requirements contained in Specification Section Supplement document available at : https://www.aff.gov/support/Specification_Section_Supplement.pdf.

B7.4 Navigational Systems

B7.4.1 One permanently installed, panel-mounted global positioning system (GPS-1) utilizing an approved, fixed external aircraft antenna and powered by the aircraft electrical system or an aviation portable GPS unit (Garmin GPSMap 296/396/496 or equivalent) provided the portable unit is securely mounted, is equipped with a remote (i.e., not part of the GPS unit) antenna, and presents information from an overhead orientation (not a drive-along-the-road type), and is powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS (permanently installed or portable) must utilize the WGS-84 datum and reference latitude and longitude coordinates in the degrees/minutes/decimal minutes (DM) mode for aircraft positioning. The GPS navigation database must be updated annually covering the geographic areas where the aircraft will operate. The primary GPS (or a second GPS at the co-pilot position) must also have near real-time weather downlink capability.

B7.4.2 All GPS systems must allow for continuous application of aircraft electrical power through circuit protected source.

B7.4.3 All GPS Systems must use WGS-84 datum and reference latitude and longitude coordinates in degrees, minutes, decimal minutes mode.

B7.4.4 All GPS Systems must ensure secure mounting and shall be located in a position to provide the PIC a clear view of aircraft panel and the unit display and unrestricted access to aircraft and unit controls.

B7.5 Audio Systems

B7.5.1 Two separate audio control systems (which may be combined in a single unit) for the pilot and observer/co-pilot to select receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone/push to talk (PTT) audio inputs for all installed radios and public address (PA) systems. Each system must also allow the pilot and observer/copilot to independently adjust 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 both the pilot’s and observer/copilot’s microphone/PTT inputs. The system must be configured so the pilot and observer/copilot 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 observer/copilot to select audio from one or any combination of available receivers. The ICS-equipped aft passenger positions must monitor the receiver(s) as selected by the observer/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 audio system(s) controls must be located and arranged so that both the pilot and observer/copilot, when seated, have full movement of their respective controls without interference from their clothing, the cockpit structure, or…