B08_SOL_140D0426R0078_Sections_A-E_DOI_OC_Helicopter_Alaska_FINAL.pdf

SECTION A – SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

U.S. Wildland Fire Service OC Helicopters 1 Solicitation # 140D0426R0078 Alaska

Contents

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 General Information A2 Item Requirement A3 Item 0001-0009 Pricing

AIRCRAFT ITEM DESCRIPTIONS:

Item #1 Description Item #2 Description Item #3 Description Item #4 Description Item #5 Description Item #6 Description Item #7 Description Item #8 Description Item #9 Description Item #2 Description Item #3 Description Item #4 Description Item #5 Description Item #6 Description Item #7 Description Item #8 Description Item #9 Description

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

General Requirements B1 Scope of Contract B2 Certification B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications) B4 Contracts

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements B7 Avionics Requirements B8 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Equipment Requirements

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 Pilot Requirements and Authority B10 Pilot Qualifications B11 Personnel Duty Limitations B12 Flight Crewmembers’ Duty and Flight Limitations B13 Mechanic Requirements B14 Mechanic Qualifications

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B15 Mechanic Duty Limitations B16 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Requirement and Qualifications B17 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Duty Limitations B18 Relief Crew 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 (ADs), Manufacturer's Mandatory Service Bulletins (MMSBs) B28 Manuals/Records B29 Maintenance B30 Maintenance Test Flight B31 Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and Life-Limited Parts B32 Weight and Balance B33 Helicopter Turbine Engine Power Check

SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Contract Clauses FAR 52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020) FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) FAR 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995) FAR 52.216-32 Task-Order and Delivery-Order Ombudsman (SEP 2019) FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) FAR 52.222-42 -- Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEP 2011) DIAR 1452.228-71 Aircraft and General Public Liability Insurance (Mar 1989) Clauses Incorporated by Reference

ADDENDA TO CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

FAR 52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance FAR 52.212-4(k)Taxes (Mar 2026)

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 Contractor Onboarding Procedures C2 Add/Remove Aircraft after Contract Award C3 Aircraft Use Report C4 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (FEB 2021) C5 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements C6 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (DEC 2015)

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C7 Prework Meeting

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C8 Contract Period

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C9 Government Representatives and POCs C10 Safety C11 Mishaps C12 Suspension of Pilot C13 Economic Price Adjustment - Insurance C14 One Time Rate Refresh C15 Orders for Services

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C16 Availability Requirements C17 Schedule of Operations and Reaction Time C18 Contract Non-compliance C19 Measurement and Payment (Daily Availability and Flight Time) C20 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items)

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-16 Accessory Connector Pin Assignment Exhibit 7 Drawing FS/OAS A-17 |Auxiliary FM Radio Interface Exhibit 8 Helicopter Synthetic Longline Requirements Exhibit 9 Helicopter Like Makes and Model Group Plus Series Exhibit 10 Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit 11 Safety Management System (SMS), Flight Time, ACCIDENT HISTORY, AND FAA Violation Questionnaire (POST-Award AK Ver. 5.5 – 2026) Exhibit 12 Aerial Capture Eradication Tagging of Animals Exhibit 13 Offshore, Vessel landings, and extended over water additional requirements Exhibit 14 Basic Fire and Interagency Fire Additional Equipment Requirements Exhibit 15 Bell Medium Helicopters Additional Equipment Requirements Exhibit 16 Contiguous United States Supplement Exhibit 17 Transportation Worksheet Exhibit 18 Department of Labor Wage Determination Exhibit 19 UNAVAILABILITY CONVERSION CHART

SECTION D - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

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D1 General Information D2 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard D3 Offers D4 Offer Contents D5 Period for Acceptance of Offers D6 Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers D7 Special Notice to Offerors D8 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (52.212-2 Nov 2021) (DEVIATION MAR 2026) tailored D9 Offer Acceptability D10 Technical Capability D11 Past Performance D12 Total Evaluated Price D13 Contractor Selection D14 Notice of Award D15 Inquiries Regarding the Solicitation Section E-Offeror’s Representations, certifications, and other statements E1 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) E2 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020) E3 Provisions Incorporated by reference E4 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) E5 DIAR 1452.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (JUL 1996) (Deviation)

EXHIBITS

Exhibit E-1 Offeror’s Miscellaneous Information Exhibit E-2 Past Performance Questionnaire Exhibit E-3 Helicopter Questionnaire

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CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular ACETA Aerial Capture Eradication and Tagging of Animals AIRS Aviation Invoice Reporting Support Application AD Airworthiness Directive A&P Airframe and Powerplant AOM Aviation Operations and Management APCO Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials AQD Acquisition Services Directorate ASM Aviation Safety Manager 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 the 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

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 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 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 USWFS United States Wildland Fire Service VFR Visual Flight Rules VNE Velocity Never Exceed VOX Voice Activation VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 General Information

This multiple award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contract is for On Call Turbine and/or Small Reciprocating Engine Helicopter Services on an as needed basis for transportation of Government personnel, cargo, or both using aircraft operated and maintained by the Contractor. Services under this contract are limited to those operators who are authorized to conduct flight services in Alaska and maintain an Alaska Base of Operations. The contract allows for ordering of aircraft for flight services in the Lower 48 States. The use of aircraft under this contract in the Lower 48 States is anticipated to be minimal and only in circumstances of Emergency Use for Interagency Fire.

A2 Item Requirement

All equipment, facilities, and personnel required under this contract shall be delivered to and removed from various location(s) as ordered and needed. Contractor designated base location(s) are identified on the following pricing pages.

Aircraft Requirement:

Small helicopters (12,500-pound or less certified maximum gross weight) equipped as specified in Section B or specific exhibits.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Requirement:

One vehicle equipped as specified in Section B (Required for Lower 48 States Operations Only) (May be offered for operations in Alaska)

Crew Requirements:

Pilot-in-Command (PIC).

Minimum Helicopter Requirements (see item descriptions 2-8 for specific performance and seating):

Landing gear: Skid type.

Powerplant: Turbine engine for Items 2 through 7 listed below.

Powerplant: Reciprocating engine for Item 8 listed below.

A3 Item 0001-0009 Pricing

Item #1 Description – Initial AOM Inspection/Test of Contractor Aircraft and Pilot(s). When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract, a minimum of one Government-provided inspection for each aircraft and pilot, as described in Section C 52.212-4(a) Inspection/acceptance, will be provided. This line item is not separately priced and is the minimum quantity the Government intends to order (also known as the minimum guarantee) under any resulting contract(s) as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.504 and FAR 52.216-22.

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HOGE-J For turbine engine helicopters offered: Payload calculations for the item descriptions below shall be computed using a pilot weight(s) of 200 pounds, a survival kit weight of 35 pounds and a total fuel load for 1.5 hours of flight at 3,000 feet PA with a temperature of 20 degrees C.

HOGE-J For reciprocating engine helicopters offered: Payload calculations for Item 8 below shall be computed using a pilot weight(s) of 200 pounds, a survival kit weight of 25 pounds and a total fuel load for 1.5 hours of flight at 2,000 feet PA with a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius.

Payload amounts shall be computed by using the Government’s Standard Interagency Load Calculation Method and Form and the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart included under the Exhibits (see Section C) along with the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report, and equipment list that you provide. (Note:

Refer to the ACETA Exhibit for performance requirements when offering ACETA capability.)

Small or medium turbine engine helicopters such as the AS 350 Series, BH 206 series, R66, MD500 series, EC 130, BH 407, BH205, BH212, UH-1, or similar other models may fulfill the minimum requirements for items 2-7. An UH12E, BH-47G3B- 1, BH47G3B-2, R-44 I or II or equivalent model may typically fulfill the minimum requirements for item 8. However, the Contractor should ensure their specific helicopter is capable of meeting the minimum requirements listed.

AIRCRAFT ITEM DESCRIPTIONS:

Item #1 Description Minimum Guarantee-Initial AOM Inspection/Test of Contractor Aircraft and Pilot(s).

Item #2 Description

Type Aircraft: MD 500C, D, E, F; B206B III or equivalent.

Seating: Three (3) insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat in an aircraft normally single pilot operated.

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 600 pounds. (525) pounds for MD500C only.

Item #3 Description

Type Aircraft: R-66 or equivalent

Seating: Four (4) insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat in an aircraft normally single pilot operated.

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 600 pounds.

Item #4 Description

Type Aircraft: AS 350B2, BH206L-1, BH206L-3, BH206L-4, AS 350BA, AS 350B1, BO-105, or equivalent.

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

Minimum Payload: Payload: (HOGE-J): 600 pounds (375) pounds for AS 350BA

Item #5 Description

Type Aircraft: AS 350B3, Bell 407, or equivalent.

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

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 950 pounds.

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Item #6 Description

Type Aircraft: BH212, BH412, BH205 series, UH-1 series (restricted) or equal

Seating: Nine (9) insured passenger seats (not applicable for restricted).

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 1,800 pounds.

Item #7 Description

Type Aircraft: BH214B1 or equivalent.

Seating: Nine (9) insured passenger seats.

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 3,700 pounds.

Item #8 Description

Type Aircraft: UH12E, BH-47G3B-1, BH47G3B-2, R-44-I, II or other equivalent models.

Seating: Two (2) insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat in an aircraft normally single- pilot operated.

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 500 pounds.

Item #9 Description

Type Aircraft: Type 1 Heavy (more than 12,500 lb) helicopter

Seating: Restricted Category-No Passengers. Crew: Pilot-in Command (PIC), Second-in-Command (PIC) operated.

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 6000 pounds.

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Item #2 Description

Type Aircraft: MD 500C, D, E, F; B206B III or equivalent.

Seating: Three (3) insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat in an aircraft

OFFEROR’S

NAME:

BASE

OF OPERATION:

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rate)

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED

PAX

SEATS

MINIMUM

PAYLOAD

HOGE-J

N

N

N

N

N

*Note: all flight rates are dry – no fuel costs included.

PERIOD DESCRIPTION PAY ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

1st ordering period

3/1/27-2/29/28 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

2nd ordering period

3/1/28 – 2/28/29 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

3rd ordering period

3/1/29 – 2/28/30 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

4th ordering period

3/1/30 – 2/28/31 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

5th ordering period

3/1/31 – 2/29/32 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

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Item #3 Description

Type Aircraft: R-66 or equivalent

Seating: Four (4) insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat in an aircraft.

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED

PAX

SEATS

MINIMUM

PAYLOAD

HOGE-J

N

N

N

N

N

*Note: all flight rates are dry – no fuel costs included.

PERIOD DESCRIPTION PAY ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

1st ordering period

3/1/27-2/29/28 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

2nd ordering period

3/1/28 – 2/28/29 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

3rd ordering period

3/1/29 – 2/28/30 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

4th ordering period

3/1/30 – 2/28/31 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

5th ordering period

3/1/31 – 2/29/32 Availability AV DAILY $

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Item #4 Description

Type Aircraft: AS 350B2, BH206L-1, BH206L-3, BH206L-4, AS 350BA, AS 350B1, BO-105, or equivalent.

Seating: Five (5) insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat in an aircraft

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED

PAX

SEATS

MINIMUM

PAYLOAD

HOGE-J

N

N

N

N

N

*Note: all flight rates are dry – no fuel costs included.

PERIOD DESCRIPTION PAY ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

1st ordering period

3/1/27-2/29/28 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

2nd ordering period

3/1/28 – 2/28/29 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

3rd ordering period

3/1/29 – 2/28/30 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

4th ordering period

3/1/30 – 2/28/31 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

5th ordering period

3/1/31 – 2/29/32 Availability AV DAILY $

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Item #5 Description

Type Aircraft: AS 350B3, Bell 407, or equivalent.

Seating: Five (5) insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat in an aircraft

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED

PAX

SEATS

MINIMUM

PAYLOAD

HOGE-J

N

N

N

N

N

*Note: all flight rates are dry – no fuel costs included.

PERIOD DESCRIPTION PAY ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

1st ordering period

3/1/27-2/29/28 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

2nd ordering period

3/1/28 – 2/28/29 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

3rd ordering period

3/1/29 – 2/28/30 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

4th ordering period

3/1/30 – 2/28/31 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

5th ordering period

3/1/31 – 2/29/32 Availability AV DAILY $

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Item #6 Description

Type Aircraft: BH212, BH412, BH205 series, UH-1 series (restricted) or equal

Seating: Nine (9) insured passenger seats (not applicable for restricted).

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED

PAX

SEATS

MINIMUM

PAYLOAD

HOGE-J

N

N

N

N

N

*Note: all flight rates are dry – no fuel costs included.

PERIOD DESCRIPTION PAY ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

1st ordering period

3/1/27-2/29/28 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

2nd ordering period

3/1/28 – 2/28/29 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

3rd ordering period

3/1/29 – 2/28/30 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

4th ordering period

3/1/30 – 2/28/31 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

5th ordering period

3/1/31 – 2/29/32 Availability AV DAILY $

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Item #7 Description

Type Aircraft: BH214B1 or equivalent.

Seating: Nine (9) insured passenger seats.

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED

PAX

SEATS

MINIMUM

PAYLOAD

HOGE-J

N

N

N

N

N

*Note: all flight rates are dry – no fuel costs included.

PERIOD DESCRIPTION PAY ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

1st ordering period

3/1/27-2/29/28 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

2nd ordering period

3/1/28 – 2/28/29 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

3rd ordering period

3/1/29 – 2/28/30 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

4th ordering period

3/1/30 – 2/28/31 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

5th ordering period

3/1/31 – 2/29/32 Availability AV DAILY $

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Item #8 Description

Type Aircraft: UH12E, BH-47G3B-1, BH47G3B-2, R-44-I, II or other equivalent models.

Seating: Two (2) insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat in an aircraft normally single- pilot operated.

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED

PAX

SEATS

MINIMUM

PAYLOAD

HOGE-J

N

N

N

N

N

*Note: all flight rates are dry – no fuel costs included.

PERIOD DESCRIPTION PAY ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

1st ordering period

3/1/27-2/29/28 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

2nd ordering period

3/1/28 – 2/28/29 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

3rd ordering period

3/1/29 – 2/28/30 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

4th ordering period

3/1/30 – 2/28/31 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

5th ordering period

3/1/31 – 2/29/32 Availability AV DAILY $

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Item #9 Description

Type Aircraft: Type 1 Heavy (more than 12,500 lb) helicopter

Seating:

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED

PAX

SEATS

MINIMUM

PAYLOAD

HOGE-J

N

N

N

N

N

*Note: all flight rates are dry – no fuel costs included.

PERIOD DESCRIPTION PAY ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

1st ordering period

3/1/27-2/29/28 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

2nd ordering period

3/1/28 – 2/28/29 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

3rd ordering period

3/1/29 – 2/28/30 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

4th ordering period

3/1/30 – 2/28/31 Availability AV DAILY $

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

5th ordering period

3/1/31 – 2/29/32 Availability AV DAILY $

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ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE

(Reimbursed as Time & Materials IAW FAR 52.212-4 ALT1)

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL

PAY ITEMS

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

i Per Diem PD INDEFINITIE DAILY For Lodging – Actual cost or above per diem with justification – receipt(s) required for lodging (See

C20.2)

M&IE authorized daily per diem rate (See C20.2) ii Fuel Service Vehicle with

Driver (L48 Cont.

U.S.) (truck’s fuel tank capacity)

SD INDEFINITE DAY

iii Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage- (L48 Cont. U.S.)

(1-349 gallons)

SMS INDEFINITE MILE $2.39

iv Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage (L48 Cont. U.S.)

(350 to 749 gallons)

SMM INDEFINITE MILE $3.30

v Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage (L48 Cont. U.S.)

(750 gallons and over)

SML INDEFINITE MILE $4.60

vi Fuel Charge FC INDEFINITE GALLON Actual Cost (See C18.3) vii Miscellaneous Contractor Costs (Special Charge)

SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost (See 18.4) viiii Mechanic (when required)

MP INDEFINITE HOUR _$___________

vii Co-Pilot (when required)

CP INDEFINITE HOUR _$___________

Note: See Section C20 regarding Additional Pay Items

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 on-call helicopter flight services to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government natural resource missions in Alaska. Contractor services include provisions of a helicopter, personnel, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this contract. Missions will include, but are not limited to, interagency fire management program support such as fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, rehabilitation seeding, search and rescue (SAR), aerial capture, eradication and tagging of animals (ACETA), overwater, platform and vessel landings, and law enforcement limited to nonthreatening surveillance, and other administrative and related natural resource activities. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives. During the availability period and any subsequent extension, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government.

B1.2 The Government and Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to successfully complete this contract.

The Contractor’s employees’ cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude toward aviation safety and accomplishment of the mission are an integral element of this relationship.

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

B1.4 Aircraft furnished under this contract must be operated and maintained by the Contractor.

B1.5 ACETA, Basic Fire and Interagency Fire, Offshore, Vessel Landings, and Extended Overwater flight activities are permitted under this contract if offered and awarded by the Government (see section C exhibits). Award will be discretionary by the Government.

B1.6 Aircraft furnished under this contract and their current base of operations may be requested to perform within Alaska, Canada, or any of the conterminous 48 States.

B2 Certification

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

B2.1 A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier or Operating Certificate which authorizes the Contractor to operate in the category and class of aircraft and under flight conditions required by this contract (e.g., rotorcraft, visual flight rules (VFR) day/night, passengers, and cargo).

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 D085, "Aircraft Listing," as appropriate. (Note: Not applicable for aircraft issued a Restricted Airworthiness Certificate only.)

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

B2.4 A 14 CFR Part 137 “Agricultural Aircraft Operations” certificate. (Required for all fire operations)

B2.5 The contract aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness certificate or a Restricted Airworthiness Certificate.

Installation of any equipment required by this contract must be FAA approved.

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B2.6 The contractor must notify in writing AOM and the Contracting Officer of any changes in the Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, and Director of Maintenance positions, plus any additional positions approved under 14 CFR 119.69(b).

B2.6.1 (Type 1) 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 133 approval for left seat operation 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) DOI, AOM supplements and/or exhibits incorporated by reference; (3) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (4) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; (5) other documents incorporated by reference.

B4 Contracts

B4.1 The Contractor must maintain a complete, current copy of the contract, all 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 order number, authorized aircraft, 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

B5.1 The Contractor-furnished helicopter(s), 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.

B5.2 Prior to inspection and acceptance, the Contractor must permanently repair or replace all windows and windshields that have been temporarily repaired. All windows and windshields must be maintained at all times and must be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, repairs, or tinting which hinder visibility.

B5.3 The aircraft interior must be clean and neat with no unrepaired tears, rips, or other damage. The exterior finish, including the paint, must be clean, neat, and in good condition. Any corrosion must be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

B5.4 See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit (section C exhibits) for lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide at least one small Reciprocating Engine, (not more than 7,000 pounds approved gross weight) or one turbine (not more than 12,500 pounds approved gross weight), fully compliant helicopter that meets the minimum aircraft requirements specified in Section A and is equipped as identified herein.

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

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B6.2 One digital hour meter observable from the cockpit. Location of meter is optional for aircraft with limited panel space (R44, R66 and MD500). Meter must be able to be observed without removal of panels and from a location at or forward of the cockpit doors. 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.

(additional buckle requirements for ACETA, see section C Exhibit)

B6.6 Shoulder harnesses (inertia reel, if manufactured for the make and model of aircraft offered), 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.

B6.7 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 B8.2.1.)

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 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 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, (pulse lights), if manufactured for model of aircraft offered.

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

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. (additional step requirements for ACETA, see Exhibit)

B6.16 Locking fuel cap(s) (if manufactured for the make and model of aircraft offered) on all fuel inlet ports.

B6.17 Cabin heater and window defogger.

B6.18 Cargo restraint system for aircraft manufactured with a parcel/storage area behind the rear passenger seats.

B6.19 (Type 1 only): Wire strike protection system (mechanical). (Note: If manufactured for the make and model of helicopter.)

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B6.20 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit (see Section C Exhibits) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights.

B6.21 A survival kit for the area of operations containing items specified in First Aid and Survival Kit Exhibits. Must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and must be included in weight and balance/load calculations. (see Section C Exhibits)

B6.22 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, and bubble window) or for aircraft where direct vertical reference is possible. A Video camera and monitor may be installed on aircraft with a limited or obscured view of external operations. Installation must be FAA approved.

B6.23 One 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 B29.5).

B6.24 Snow kit or necessary equipment to allow flight during falling snow.

B6.25 Tundra boards or snow pads.

B6.25.1 (Type 1 only): The tundra pads, and camera/load monitoring system, as required in Exhibit 14, will be inspected and must be together with the aircraft for the initial inspection and all subsequent contract renewal inspections.

B6.26 Aircraft Security Equipment. See Section B21.1.2 for required locking devices.

B6.27 Applicable to Robinson R44I or II models only. An exhaust heat shield kit (factory #KI 165) must be installed or an FAA approved equivalent

Optional Equipment (if offered)

B6.28 Cargo Compartment.

Note:. Internal storage compartments under passenger seats of the helicopter cannot be used for any cargo transport unless the seat is unoccupied or the material in the internal storage compartment is soft (e.g., coats).

B6.28.1 Small reciprocating engine helicopter

B6.28.1.1 External Cargo Rack/Basket: A side mounted external rack/basket attached to the aircraft. The rack/basket(s) must have at a minimum a horizontal surface of approximately 36 by 15 inches. Cargo carried in the rack must be secured with tie-down net, straps, or bungees or any other method approved by the STC.

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B6.28.1.2 External Cargo Pod: An externally side mounted pod of either fiberglass or Kevlar construction that secures the cargo with a locking lid and is weatherproof. Examples: Simplex Helipod, Simplex VII Ski Pod, Helipod Slimline II, or equal.

B6.28.2 Turbine helicopter (not applicable to restricted category aircraft)

B6.28.2.1 Internal: 15-cubic-foot baggage compartment within the aircraft fuselage specifically designed to carry cargo separate from the cabin. This compartment must be capable of accommodating 58-inch long shovels, rakes, and other tools (requiring rear bulkhead modification of baggage compartment of some models).

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B6.28.2.2 External Cargo Rack: A side mounted external rack attached to the aircraft. The racks must have at a minimum a horizontal surface of approximately 48 by 15 inches, with a depth of 2.5 inches. Cargo carried in the rack must be secured with tie-down net, straps, or bungees. Examples: Alaskan Skycraft-style transporters and Garlick cargo racks.

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B6.28.2.3 External Cargo Pod: An externally side-mounted pod (or belly pod for the MD500) of either fiberglass or Kevlar construction that secures the cargo with a locking lid and is weatherproof. Examples: Heli-Composites Canada Star pod and DART Heli-Utility-Pod.

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B6.28.2.4 External Cargo Basket: An externally side mounted basket constructed with tubular frame and expanded metal and incorporating a locking lid or tie-down net, straps, or bungees to secure cargo. Examples: DART Heli-Utility- Basket and Aeronautical Accessories utility cargo basket.

Note: All construction methods must be as prescribed by Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13-1B (Revision 1) and 43.13-2B or other FAA approval.

B6.29 Barrel slings or cargo net to accommodate up to two 55- gallon drums of fuel as the aircraft weight and balance will allow (if offered).

B6.30 Auxiliary fuel tank(s).

B6.30.1 For Bell medium tank(s), see the Bell Medium Helicopter Exhibit (section C exhibits).

B6.30.2 For the MD500, an internal auxiliary fuel tank similar to the Fargo (21.0 gallons, U.S. capacity).

B6.30.3 For Bell 206B3s, an approved range extender (applicable only to the 76-gallon capacity tank).

B6.31 Pop out or standard floats for the aircraft.

B6.32 Longline/remote cargo hook equipment.

If a long line is offered as an equipment option, the long line must be counter wound or rotation resistant wire rope with swaged fittings having a minimum breaking strength of 3.75 times the working load with appropriate placards and/or synthetic rope meeting the requirements of the Helicopter Synthetic Long Line Requirements in the Exhibit.

B6.32.1 The external load must be capable of being operated with all increments of the long line; i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

B6.32.2 A lanyard installed within 12 inches of the cargo hook to support any external remote longline electrical cabling.

B6.33 Other equipment may be required for special use missions as offered and specified in the Schedule of Items and accepted by the Government.

See the following exhibits for addition requirements:

• Exhibit 12 Aerial Capture Eradication and Tagging of Animals

• Exhibit 13 Offshore, Vessel Landing, and Extended Over Water

• Exhibit 14 Basic Fire and Interagency Fire

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General

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

B7.1.1 The Contractor must provide, install, and maintain the following systems in each aircraft offered 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 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 for all Helicopters:

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 Avionics equipment mounting location and installation must not interfere with passenger safety, space, and comfort.

Avionics equipment must not be mounted under seats designed for deformation during energy attenuation. In all instances, the designated areas for collapse must be protected. Avionics equipment normally operated by both pilot and observer/copilot must be mounted in the optimum location for the make, model, and series of aircraft offered. Mounting(s) which offers full and unrestricted movement of each control to both pilot and observer/copilot, when seated, without interference from clothing, cockpit structure, or flight controls, must be a goal in the selection of location.

B7.2.5 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.

B7.3 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 aircraft in 14 CFR 91.207 (excluding section f). If not powered by its own, integral battery, the ELT remote switch/light must be powered by unswitched aircraft power. ELT antennas must be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. TSO-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 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 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 Reserved

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B7.3.5 One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware, for each aircraft offered, compatible with the Government’s Automated Flight Following (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.

Note: The following is a current list of AFF units that are compatible with the USFS aff.gov system at the time of the issuance of this contract:

Blue Sky Network, Guardian Mobility, Latitude Technologies, Outer Link, Sky Connect (will be changed to Troo Trax), Sky Trac, Spider Tracks, Trac Plus Global.

For questions about current compatibility requirements, contact the AFF Help Desk at https://www.aff.gov/help.aspx or 866- 224-7677.

Portable ISAT systems may be used, if compatible with https://www.aff.gov. However, the system must be powered by the aircraft’s electrical system, operational in all phases of flight, be mounted so as to not endanger any occupant during periods of turbulence and have an antenna placement which ensures consistent GPS/Satellite reception and communication with the Iridium constellation. Any manufacturer-required pilot display(s) or control(s) must be visible and selectable by the pilot(s).

Remote equipment having visual indicators must be mounted in such a manner that it is visible from the PIC position.

B7.3.5.1 The AFF aircraft hardware must be powered by the aircraft’s electrical system, installed per the manufacturer’s installation manual, and operational in all phases of flight. AFF aircraft hardware must utilize as a minimum: Satellite communications, an externally or internally mounted antenna, provide data to the Government’s AFF viewing software, use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker for power protection, and be mounted so as to not endanger any occupant from AFF aircraft hardware during periods of turbulence. Antennas should be placed where they have the best view of the overhead sky as possible. Externally mounted antennas are recommended to improve system performance. Any visual indicators for remotely installed units must be mounted so that they can be easily viewed by the pilot.

B7.3.5.2 AFF communications must be fully operational in all areas of operation at all times. Contractors working in or accepting dispatches to the State of Alaska, Southern Canada, or Western Canada must have an AFF system capable of being tracked in these locations at all times. Not all manufacturers’ AFF equipment communication links will operate effectively in all geographic areas.

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

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

https://www.aff.gov.

B7.3.5.5 Prior to the aircraft’s annual contract inspection, the contractor must ensure compliance with all AFF systems requirements. The contractor must additionally perform an operational check of the system. As a minimum, the operational check must consist of confirming the aircraft being tested is displayed in AFF.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.gov website at https://www.aff.gov to request a username and password.

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

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B7.3.5.7 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.

B7.5 Audio Systems

B7.5.1 One audio control system must be provided for the pilot and copilot/observer. The system must provide controls for selection of receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone/PTT audio inputs for any installed radios and PA systems.

The system must also provide controls for adjustment of both Inter-Communication System (ICS) and receiver audio output levels. (different requirements for Basic Fire/Interagency Fire, see section C Exhibit)

B7.5.1.1 Transmitter selection and operation. Transmitter selection controls must be provided for the microphone/PTT inputs of pilot or copilot/observer. The system must be configured so that the pilot or copilot/observer may select and utilize transmitters (or PA/siren 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 side-tone audio must be provided for the user.

B7.5.1.2 Receiver selection and operation. Controls must be provided for selection of audio from one or any combination of available receivers. Any ICS-equipped passenger positions must monitor the receiver(s) as selected.