B08_SOL_140D0426R0068_NPS_EU_H_T2_Yosemite.pdf

COMBINED PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE / SOLICITATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only issued. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the

Solicitation Number 140D0426R0068 is issued as a Proposals (RFP) for Exclusive Use (EU) Type II Helicopter Services in Yosemite National Park. Please see the is set aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at .

NAICS: 481211

PSC: V221

A list of line- are included in the “Schedule of Services and Prices”

A full description of the is also included in the

A list can be found in Section E of the

A can be found in Section C of the

The

The Point of Contact for this solicitation is:

Melanie Johnson Email:

Phone: 571-380-6794

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00010 Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Yosemite National Park, CA

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Contents

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT

A2. Schedules of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs A3. Additional Pay Items Time & Materials IAW RFO 52.212-4 Alt 1 (DEVIATION)(Mar 2026)

SECTION B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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 (FSV) 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 Service Vehicle Driver Requirement and Qualifications (Required for Lower 48 States Operations Only) B17 Fuel Service 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 B34 Office Trailer for Pilot and Mechanic

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SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Contract Clauses

ADDENDA TO CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RFO 52.212-4(b) Inspection/Acceptance (DEVIATION)(Mar 2026) Equipment Personnel List of Special Use Flight Activities:

Substitute Personnel, Aircraft, or Equipment Reinspection Expenses RFO 52.212-4(k) Taxes (DEVIATION)( Mar 2026)

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 Invoices - Aircraft Use Reports (AUR) C2 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021) C3 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements C4 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) (Dec 2015) C5 Post-Award Conference / Pre-work Meeting

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C6 Contract Period C7 Exclusive Use Period C8 Extension of Exclusive Use Period

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C9 Government Representatives & Points of Contact (POCs) C10 Personnel Conduct C11 Safety C12 Mishaps C13 Economic Price Adjustment for Fuel

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C14 Availability C15 Schedule of Operations and Reaction Time C16 Maintenance During Availability Period C17 Unavailability and Damages

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C18 Daily Availability C19 Flight Time C20 Mobilization / Demobilization C21 On Call Use Outside the Exclusive Use Period/Extension C22 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items) C23 Government Miscellaneous Charges

Section C EXHIBITS 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

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Exhibit 7 Drawing FS/OAS A-16 Exhibit 8 Drawing FS/OAS A-17 Exhibit 9 Helicopter Synthetic Longline Requirements Exhibit 10 Helicopter Like Makes and Model Group Plus Series For Exclusive Use Contracts Exhibit 11 Safety Management System (SMS), Flight Time, ACCIDENT HISTORY, AND FAA Violation Questionnaire (Pre-Award Ver. 6.3 – 2026) Exhibit 12 Unavailability Conversion Chart Exhibit 13 Transportation Worksheet Exhibit 14 Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit 15 Alaska Supplement Exhibit 16 Short-Haul Pilot Practical Test Course Requirements Exhibit 17 Applicable Wage Determination

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

D1 General Information D2 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard D3 Offers D4 Offer Contents Volume I Offer Volume II Technical Capability Volume III Organizational Safety Volume IV Past Performance D5 Period for Acceptance of Offers D6 Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers D7 Evaluation of Proposals D8 Evaluation Factors D9 Technical Capability D10 Organizational Safety D11 Past Performance D12 Total Evaluated Price D13 Tradeoff Analysis and Contractor Selection D14 Inquiries Regarding the Solicitation

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

Solicitation Provisions Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

SECTION E EXHIBITS

Exhibit E-1 OFFEROR’S MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Exhibit E-2 HELICOPTER QUESTIONNAIRE Exhibit E-3 HELICOPTER INFORMATION FORM Exhibit E-4 PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION SHEET (PPIS)

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CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular AD Airworthiness Directive AIRS Aviation Invoice Reporting Support Application AMS Aviation Management System A&P Airframe and Power-lant 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 CASTPE Chief, Aviation Safety, Training and Program Evaluations CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System DM Degrees/Minutes/Decimal Minutes DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation ELT emergency locator transmitter EPA Environmental Protection Agency ERG Emergency Response Guidebook EU Exclusive Use 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

HOGEJ Hover-out-of-Ground Effect, Jettisonable IAT Interagency Aviation Training IBC Interior Business Center ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICS Intercom System IFR Instrument Flight Rules IIC Investigator in Charge IP Institute of Petroleum IPP Invoice Processing Platform ISA International Standard Atmosphere 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 RFO Revolutionary FAR Overhaul RPM Revolutions per Minute SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry Procedures TBO Time Between Overhaul TERO Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances 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

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

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SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT

The intent of this solicitation and resultant contract is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained exclusive use medium helicopter services in support of Government fire suppression and natural resource missions for the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS) in Yosemite National Park, Yosemite, CA. This contract has a Base Year with four 1-year ordering periods.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Designated Base: Crane Flat Helibase (Yosemite National Park)

Exclusive Use Period: 172 Days (May 03-October 22)

Aircraft Requirements: One medium helicopter as specified in Section B.

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

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

Minimum Helicopter Requirements:

Seating: Nine (9) insured passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single pilot operated.

Payload: Non-jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 1,500 pounds at 30° degrees C at 7,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 35-pound survival kit and fuel for 1.9 hours total.

Powerplant: Turbine engine

Pilot-in-Command position: Left Seat PIC

Landing Gear: Skid type.

Performance: BLR FastFin© or equivalent system Dual Hydraulics

Office Trailer for Contractors: After contract award, Contractor must provide a small, temporary office trailer suitable for a minimum of three persons (pilot, driver, and mechanic). This trailer shall be equipped with air conditioning/heating and it is recommended to also have internet service (see Section B34). The government will provide power and water at designated base.

*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 C Exhibits), as well as the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report, and equipment list.

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A2. Schedules of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The contract price shall include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties as per RFO 52.212-4(k) Taxes (DEVIATION)(Mar 2026).

A2.1 Instructions For Completion of The Following Pricing Schedules:

1. Enter the offeror’s name on each pricing page being submitted. The name should correspond with the name entered on the SF1449 and the 14 CFR 135 holder’s name as established by the certificate holder. (Remittance address information different than that entered on the SF1449 form should be included on the “Offeror’s Miscellaneous Information” page included in Section E.)

2. Enter the applicable make and model of the aircraft being offered along with a daily availability rate, flight rate, and extension rates for all five (5) years. Pricing must be included for all years for the offer to be acceptable.

3. Enter individual FAA registration number(s) of each aircraft where identified.

4. The Pricing Schedule pages included in this document will be made a part of subsequent conformed contract, if selected for award.

5. Complete and submit a separate Pricing Schedule for each aircraft offered. Offers will NOT be evaluated or considered for any item for which all pricing pages are not complete.

6. All pricing shall be in whole dollars only.

7. Complete all shaded areas only.

DESIGNATED

REPORTING BASE

Crane Flat Helibase EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD 172 Days

May 03, 2027 through October 22, 2027 (Estimated)

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY –

AV

Guaranteed

172 DAYS

FT Estimated

FLIGHT HOURS

EXTENSION (If Ordered AV Estimated

DAYS

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

$35

BASE YEAR March 01, 2027 – February 29, 2028

ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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DESIGNATED

REPORTING BASE

Crane Flat Helibase EXCLUSIVE USE

May 03, 2028 through October 22, 2028 (Estimated)

ITEM

CODE

*If Ordered

YEAR TWO March 01, 2028 – February 28, 2029

*The entire quantity is guaranteed if an order is placed. Not to be confused with Minimum Guarantee (see A2.2)

DESIGNATED

REPORTING BASE

Crane Flat Helibase EXCLUSIVE USE

May 03, 2029 through October 22, 2029 (Estimated)

ITEM

CODE

YEAR THREE March 01, 2029 – February 28, 2030

*The entire quantity is guaranteed if an order is placed. Not to be confused with Minimum Guarantee (see A2.2)

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DESIGNATED

REPORTING BASE

Crane Flat Helibase EXCLUSIVE USE

May 03, 2030 through October 22, 2030 (Estimated)

ITEM

CODE

YEAR FOUR March 01, 2030 – February 28, 2031

*The entire quantity is guaranteed if an order is placed. Not to be confused with Minimum Guarantee (see A2.2)

DESIGNATED

REPORTING BASE

Crane Flat Helibase EXCLUSIVE USE

May 03, 2031 through October 22, 2031 (Estimated)

ITEM

CODE

YEAR FIVE March 01, 2031 – February 29, 2032

*The entire quantity is guaranteed if an order is placed. Not to be confused with Minimum Guarantee (see A2.2)

A2.2 Minimum Guarantee. The Minimum Guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause FAR 52.216-22, is 172 days of Daily Availability, from the Rate Schedule, for the first year (base year) of the contract. Immediately after contract award, the Contracting Officer will issue a task order obligating the guaranteed minimum amount. However, the guaranteed quantity for daily availability is subject to reductions due to unavailability.

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A2.3 Maximum Quantity. The maximum quantity of services the Government may order under the contract (ceiling amount) is $15,000,000. This amount is not historical or planned expenditure but set in accordance with FAR 16.504(a)(4).

A2.4 Obligation of Funding. Funding will not be obligated under the Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The Contracting Officer may issue a separate task order prior to the exclusive use period for each ordering period covered under the contract. Each task order will obligate funding for the payment of aircraft services.

A2.5 In the Lower-48 states all fuel shall be provided by the contractor and should be included in the flight rate (wet rate).

A2.6 In Alaska, fuel will be furnished by the Government. All fuel not otherwise furnished by the Government must be purchased by or charged to the Contractor. The purchase must be approved by the Contracting Officer. Fuel related costs shall be recorded as a line entry (i.e., date, fuel charge, dollar amount, and Pay Item Code Fuel Charge [FC]), shall be used and shall be supported by paid legible, itemized invoices from the supplier. Certified true copies may be submitted in lieu of the original invoice.

A2.7 For flights in Alaska, flight time will be paid at a dry rate. The dry rate will be calculated by reducing the current (wet) flight rate by the base price of fuel multiplied by the hourly fuel consumption rate for the type aircraft as shown in the Fuel Consumption Rates Chart Exhibit.

A2.8 Rates for flight hours shall be in whole dollars. If the unit prices are adjusted during the life of the contract, they will be adjusted to a whole dollar as follows: amounts of 50 cents or less will be rounded down and amounts of 51 cents or more will be rounded up.

A3. Additional Pay Items Time & Materials IAW RFO 52.212-4 Alt 1 (DEVIATION)(Mar 2026)

A3.1 Additional Pay Items Schedule

Note: The rates below are applicable for the entire five-year term of the contract.

Description Pay Item Code

Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Standby – Pilot EP Indefinite Hour $70.00 Extended Standby – Driver ET Indefinite Hour $70.00

Extended Standby – Mechanic EM Indefinite Hour $70.00 Fuel Servicing Vehicle – Mileage

350-749 Gallons SMM Indefinite Mile $2.39

Fuel Servicing Vehicle – Mileage 750-1,499 Gallons SML Indefinite Mile $3.30

Fuel Servicing Vehicle – Mileage 1,500 or more Gallons SMX Indefinite Mile $4.60

Fuel Charge (Alaska Only) FC Indefinite Gallons Actual Cost Subsistence Allowance (Per Diem) PD Indefinite Overnight Standard or High GSA Rate

Special Charge for Miscellaneous Allowable Expenses (i.e., rental car expenses, tie downs, Dept.

of Transportation fees, etc.)

SC Indefinite Each Actual Cost

See C22

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A3.2 AVIATION FUEL INFORMATION

The contract's hourly flight rates are subject to economic price adjustments (EPA) for changes in the price of the Jet Fuel contiguous United States (CONUS) fuel base price (see C13, Economic Price Adjustment-Fuel).

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The hourly flight rates proposed are subject to adjustment, up or down, due to the fluctuation in jet fuel price from the reference below. It is important for the contractor to understand the ramifications of the contract's Economic Price Adjustment clause (see C13). The referenced price below (in this section) should be considered when developing the hourly flight rates offered in your proposal. If the referenced price per gallon for jet fuel changes in accordance with section C13, the Government or contractor is entitled to an 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 accept price adjustments, up or down, based upon its aircraft fuel consumption information and the current reference price of jet fuel at the time of the adjustment. The adjustments will be made via issuance of a bilateral modification, which must be agreed to by both parties prior to being fully executed.

Requested/Effective Date

Referenced Fuel Source Location: Mariposa-Yosemite Airport, CA (KMPI)

F Fuel price obtained from http://www.airnav.com/fuel

$7.42 Fuel Price at adjustment (also becomes New

Current Flight

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Adjusted Flight

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

*Base Fuel Price will be updated at time of award.

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this solicitation and resultant 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 herein. Missions will include, but are not limited to, short-haul, rappel, cargo letdown, search and rescue, STEP (single-skid, toe-in, hover entry/exit procedures) landings, fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire, aerial ignition, law enforcement limited to non-threatening surveillance and reconnaissance, and other administrative and related resource activities. Missions will require flight operations to be conducted from 2,000 to 14,000 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) with temperatures in excess of 38 degrees Celsius.

Vertical reference operations are conducted over steep cliff faces and dense forests with average tree heights in excess of 200 feet.

Some technical flights are conducted in a high angle vertical environment with minimal rotor clearance. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

B1.2 Law enforcement missions include but are not limited to, transporting Federal personnel to a law enforcement location, low-level reconnaissance or surveillance flying, and prisoner transport. Law enforcement officers will fly with loaded firearms on-board the aircraft and may enter areas of potential contraband activity. Firearms will be transported in accordance to policy and guidance contained in the NWCG Standards for Helicopter Operations (NSHO) and Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material. Each of these documents may be found at the following link; https://www.doi.gov/aviation/library/guides The pilot and air crew will jointly conduct risk assessments for all missions to determine the risk and hazards. No mission will be flown that presents an unacceptable level of risk.

B1.3 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.

B1.4 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 accomplishment of the mission and aviation safety are an integral element of this relationship.

B1.5 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.

B1.6 This aircraft may be dispatched to Alaska. Because deployment to Alaska usually requires transit through Canada, all required contractor personnel must possess current passports. For the Alaska-specific equipment and/or operational requirements, refer to the Alaska Supplement Exhibit (see Section C).

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 contiguous United States.

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.

B2.3 A 14 CFR Part 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 Part 133.27(a) (Operations Specifications Part D, "D085 Aircraft Listing").

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B2.4 A 14 CFR Part 137, “Agricultural Aircraft Operations” Certificate. These aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR Part 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.

B2.6 Left seat pilot-in-command (PIC) required. The Contractor is required to have the appropriate FAA approvals for left seat operations. The Contractor must have 14 CFR Part 135 Operation Specifications and 14 CFR Part 133 approval for left seat operation, passenger transportation, and external load operations.

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) USWFS Aviation Operations and Management (AOM) supplements and/or exhibits incorporated by reference; (3) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (4) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; and (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 Aircraft Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit 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 AOM 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:

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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

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, Part 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.)

B6.8.1 (Bell medium only). Controls and instruments installed for left seat pilot-in-command (PIC) operations to include gauges for basic engine performance monitoring installed in a location that is viewable by the pilot during vertical reference external load operations.

B6.9 Aircraft lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR Part 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, 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.

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

B6.13 High visibility markings on main rotor blades as specified by the Acceptable Paint Schemes Exhibit.

B6.14 High-skid-type landing gear is required.

B6.14.1 (Bell medium only) Must be equipped with Dart 31-inch extended height landing gear P/N D205-594-013/023 or equivalent.

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.

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Note: Closed system single point refueling port dust caps need not have an FAA-approved locking device.

B6.17 Cabin heater and window defogger.

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

B6.19 Reserved.

B6.20 (Bell medium only). A containment kit to retain excess fuel during engine shutdown (EPA kit).

B6.21 Cargo compartment, internal.

B6.21.1 15-cubic-foot baggage compartment within the aircraft fuselage specifically designed to carry cargo separate from the cabin.

The compartment must be capable of accommodating 58-inch-long shovels, rakes, and other tools. Requires rear bulkhead modification on some models of aircraft.

Note: (Bell medium only). No auxiliary tanks or equipment shall be installed on the left side of the aircraft at longitudinal stations 139 through 156.

B6.21.2 Internal cargo compartment. (Bell medium only). A cargo box, with a minimum capacity of 22 cubic feet, capable of storing 58-inch-long handle tools. This box shall be mounted vertically aft of fuselage station 130 within the cabin compartment. This box shall be primarily constructed of aluminum or other rigid lightweight flame-retardant material. It must be a solid sided structure mounted vertically thus providing a fully enclosed compartment within the cabin area aft of station 130. It shall be equipped with a door, complete with latching system, to secure the cargo within the box. The door shall be equipped with a retention strap to prevent the door from accidentally impacting any portion of the aircraft fuselage. The box design shall allow it to be secured within either side of the helicopter and shall allow it to be secured in or removed from the helicopter within 15 minutes.

Note: Cargo boxes, previously approved by AOM, which were constructed of aluminum and designed to fit only on one specific side of the helicopter will continue to meet this requirement.

B6.22 Cargo restraint system for aircraft manufactured with a parcel/storage area behind the rear passenger seats.

Note: Bell medium helicopters shall have FAA-approved internal cargo area restraints or barriers which extend from the floor to the ceiling, completely protecting the passenger compartment and sliding door area, are easy to work with, expedite loading/unloading of cargo, and can be removed or installed in the aircraft within 15 minutes.

B6.23 An accessory power source consisting of an MS 3112E-12-3S three-pin connector, accessible in the aft 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.

B6.24 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 and must be included in weight and balance/load calculations.

B6.25 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.

B6.26 A convex mirror for the pilot to observe the sling load. The convex mirror is not required for aircraft equipped and modified for vertical reference external load operation (i.e., door gauges, modified seat, alternate cargo hook release positions, bubble window) or for aircraft where direct vertical reference is possible.

B6.27 One keeperless cargo hook (On-Board Systems keeperless cargo hook or equal) 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.)

B6.28 Cockpit-mounted external load indicator with readout of weight carried on the cargo hook, visible to the PIC.

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B6.29 One collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant buckets. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit (see Section C). The buckets must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-J) of the contract

-pound pilot, 35- pound survival kit, and 1.5 total hours of fuel. The buckets must be capable of being operated with all increments of the longline, i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

B6.30 A second collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant buckets. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit (see Section C).

The buckets must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 7 -pound pilot, 35- pound survival kit, and 1.5 total hours of fuel. The buckets must be capable of being operated with all increments of the longline, i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

Note: The buckets provided in B6.29 and B6.30 must provide 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 5,000 feet

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 unless the connector is otherwise secured.

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. Reference 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 specifications:

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 Three ropes are required; one each in 50, 100- and 150-foot lengths.

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.

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

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

B6.34 Short-haul configuration. Helicopter to be equipped for short-haul operations that must meet the following specifications:

B6.34.1 Sliding left and right cabin doors which can be opened while in flight. Door locks must be provided to ensure that the door remains in closed and open positions. Doors may also be removed from the helicopter to meet these requirements provided the aircraft manual authorizes such removal.

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B6.34.2 Windows available for the spotter to view the surrounding area without the necessity of opening doors.

B6.34.3 Dual external airframe mounted cargo hook system certified for Human External Cargo (HEC) operations. (Note:

Fixed provisions for this system must be installed. Dual hook system to be installed only when requested by the Government.)

B6.34.4 A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC’d) rappel fixture (used for short-haul spotter and aerial recon anchor) appropriate to the make and model offered. This anchor must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for continued airworthiness.

B6.34.5 (Bell medium only). BLR FastFin® System STC.

B6.35 Snow/tundra pads. To be installed when requested by the Government. (Not to be included in initial payload calculations).

B6.36 Reserved.

B6.37 Helicopter flooring must be light weight, not fabric, and easily cleaned. (Note: Bare metal floor with non-slip protective covering is permissible.)

B6.38 For Alaska specific equipment requirements Refer to Alaska Supplement Exhibit 15. The tundra pads will be inspected and must be available with the aircraft for the initial inspection and all subsequent contract renewal inspections.

B6.38.1 The FAA certification must be available at the time of agency inspection.

B6.39 The Contractor must provide adequate ground support equipment to support operations in a late winter environment. Such equipment must include aircraft and blade covers and other equipment which may be unique to the Contractors needs.

B6.40 Rappelling configuration. Helicopter to be equipped for rappelling and must meet the following specifications:

B6.40.1 Seating arrangement to provide seats for a spotter and six (6) rappellers.

B6.40.2 Storage area for fire packs adjacent to rappelling door.

B6.40.3 Sliding left and right cabin doors which can be opened while in flight. Door locks must be provided to ensure that the door remains in closed and open positions. Doors may also be removed from the helicopter to meet these requirements provided the aircraft manual authorizes such removal.

B6.40.4 Windows must be available for the spotter to view the surrounding area without the necessity of opening doors.

B6.40.5 A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC’d) rappelling fixture appropriate to the make and model offered. This anchor must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for continued airworthiness.

B6.40.6 All edges, which contact descent line, must be smooth to prevent chafing of lines.

B6.41. Inlet Barrier Filter system (If manufactured for Make and Model) Supplemental Type Certifcate system STC).

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 (FS/OAS_A24F.pdf) (copies available upon request from AOM 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

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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 monitor 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-C126b (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-C126b 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 Two panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1, VHF-2) aeronautical transceivers, each with a minimum of 760 channels covering

118.000 to 136.975 MHz. The transceivers must have channels selectable in no greater than 25 kHz increments and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power. The transceivers’ operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the pilot. Although not required by Federal Aviation Regulations, the aircraft’s radio call sign (normally the aircraft registration number) must be displayed on the instrument panel, in view of the flight crew.

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

B7.3.3.1 Each 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:

See https://www.nifc.gov/resources/NIICD/niicd-documents for a complete, current listing of approved radios.

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