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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

USWFS Exclusive Use Smokejumper Aircraft Solicitation #140D0427R0118

Ft. Wainwright, AK

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, Acquisition of

Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation.

Solicitation Number 140D0427R0118 is hereby issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for commercial aviation services for two fully contractor-operated and maintained exclusive use (EU) fixed wing, turbine-powered multi-engine land airplanes equipped as specified in Section B for smokejumper operations in support of the U.S.

Wildland Fire Service (USWFS). The EU contracts will be assigned to the following designated locations:

• Item 1: Fort Wainwright, Alaska/Boise, Idaho

• Item 2: Fort Wainwright, Alaska

This requirement is being issued by the United States Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center

(IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) in accordance with RFO Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial

Products and Commercial Services and FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation.

This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

Code and small business size standard for this acquisition is 481211 and 1,500 employees respectively. The product service code (PSC) code is V221 “Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Travel/Lodging/Recruitment –

Passenger Air Charter.” Only proposals from small businesses will be considered. Proposals from large businesses will be deemed unacceptable and removed from further consideration.

The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

A list of items and quantities are provided in Section A.2, Schedule of Services and Prices.

The aircraft requirements are provided in Section A.1, Item Requirement and Section B, Technical

Specifications.

A list of solicitation provisions that apply to this acquisition are provided in Section E, Offeror’s Representations and Certifications.

A list of contract clauses that apply to this acquisition are provided in Section C, Contract Terms and Conditions.

Proposals are due no later than 2:00 pm Central Time (CT), December 2, 2026. Proposals shall be emailed to

Lynn Herrman, Contracting Officer, at lynn_herrman@ibc.doi.gov and Maya Maxies-Clemons, Contract

Specialist, at maya_maxies-clemons@ibc.doi.gov.

Questions. Questions related to this RFP must be submitted via email to lynn_herrman@ibc.doi.gov and maya_maxies-clemons@ibc.doi.gov, no later than November 16, 2026, 2:00 pm CT. All questions must be received in writing – No oral questions will be accepted. All e-mail inquiries must have “Questions – RFP

140D0427R0118” in the subject line.

**Funds are not presently available for this effort. The Government’s issuance of this RFP is subject to the availability of funds and the Government reserves the right not to make an award.** http://?

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Contents

SECTION A – SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 – REQUIREMENTS

A2 – ITEM REQUIREMENT

A3 Schedules of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

A4 – Additional Pay Items During the Exclusive Use Period

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B2 Certification

B3 Order of Precedence - Specifications

B4 Contracts and Task Orders

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

B7 Avionics Requirements

B8 Reserved

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 Pilot Requirements

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 Government Vehicles

B17 Reserved

B18 Relief Crew Requirement

OPERATIONS

B19 Pilot Authority and Responsibility

B20 Flight Operations

B21 Security of Aircraft and Equipment

B22 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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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) and Manufacturers Mandatory Service Bulletins (MMSBs)

B28 Manuals/Records

B29 Maintenance

B30 Maintenance Test Flight

B31 Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and Life-Limited Parts

B32 Weight and Balance

SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998)

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

52.212-4(b) INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.212-4(k)Taxes

FAR 52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020)

FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995)

FAR 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (Oct 1995)

FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (Nov 1999)

FAR 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING DEVIATION (JAN 2026)

FAR 52.222-42 – STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (May 2014)

DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEP 2011)

The AOM Aviation Safety Manager

General Contract Terms and Conditions

C1 Aircraft Use Report

C2 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021)

C3 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements

C4 Reserved

C5 Aircraft Insurance

C6 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (DEC 2015)

C7 Prework Meeting

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C8 Personnel Conduct

C9 Safety

C10 Mishaps

C11 Contractor Responsibilities - Conduct of Business on a Military Installation

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C12 Government Identification Cards – Contractor Employees

Contract Period and Renewal

C13 Contract Period

C14 Exclusive Use Period

C15 Optional Extension of Exclusive Use Period

C16 Availability Requirements

C17 Schedule of Operations and Reaction Time

C18 Maintenance During Availability Period

C19 Unavailability and Damages

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C20 Daily Availability

C21 Flight Time

C22 Mobilization/Demobilization (Applies to the beginning and the end of each Exclusive Use period)

C23 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items)

C24 Government Miscellaneous Charges

EXHIBITS

Exhibit 1 Unacceptable Aircraft Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions

Exhibit 2 First Aid and Survival Kits

Exhibit 3 Drawing FS/OAS A-15 Adapter for King LPH/EPA Series

Exhibit 4 Drawing FS/OAS A-17 Auxiliary FM Radio Interface

Exhibit 5 Airplane: Approximate “Recommended Cruise” Fuel Consumption Rates

Exhibit 6 Smokejumper Pilot Mission Gradesheet

Exhibit 7 Safety Management System (SMS), Flight Time, Accident History, and FAA Violation Questionnaire (Pre-Award

Ver. 6.3 – 2026)

Exhibit 8 Government Furnished Property

Exhibit 9 Contiguous United States Supplement

Exhibit 10 Civil Aircraft Certificate of Insurance, DD FORM 2400

Exhibit 11 Civil Aircraft Landing Permit, DD FORM 2401

Exhibit 12 Civil Aircraft Hold Harmless Agreement, DD Form 2402

Exhibit 13 Transportation Worksheet

Exhibit 14 Unavailability Conversion Chart

Exhibit 15 Aircraft Questionnaire

Exhibit 16 Aircraft Information Form

Exhibit 17 Wage Determinations

Exhibit 18 Recognized Airplane Mountain Training Flying Schools

Exhibit 19 Smokejumper Pilot Training Record

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

D1 General Information

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D2 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and Small Business Size Standard

RFO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

(DEVIATION) (mARCH 2026) tailored

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 Special Notice to Offerors

Evaluation of proposals

D8 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (Deviation March 2026) Tailored

D9 Offer Acceptability

D10 Evaluation Factors

D11 Tradeoff Analysis and Contractor Selection

D12 Notice of Award

D12 Inquiries Regarding the Solicitation

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

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020)

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Deviation) (May 2026)

EXHIBITS

Exhibit E-1 Offeror’s Miscellaneous Information

Exhibit E-2 Pilot Questionnaire

Exhibit E-3 Past Performance Questionnaire

Exhibit E-4 OAS-64A Interagency Airplane Pilot Evaluation Application

Exhibit E-5 Aircraft Questionnaire

Exhibit E-6 Aircraft Information Form

ACRONYMS

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CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular

ACS Airmen Certification Standards

AD Airworthiness Directive

ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast

AFF Automated Flight Following

AFM Aircraft / Airplane Flight Manual

AGL Above Ground Level

ALSE Aviation Life Support Equipment

AOM Aviation Operations and Management

A&P Airframe and Power plant

AQD Acquisition Services Directorate

ASM Aviation Safety Manager

ASR Airport Surveillance Radar

ASTM American Society for Testing and Material

ATC Air Traffic Control

ATGS Air Tactical Group Supervisor

AUR Aircraft Use Report

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CO Contracting Officer

COR Contracting Officer’s Representative

CPARS Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting

CRM Crew Resource Management

CS Contract Specialist

CT Central Time

CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System

DIAR Department of the Interior Acquisition

Regulation

DME Distance Measuring Equipment

DOI Department of the Interior

DOT Department of Transportation

EFB Electronic Flight Bag

ELT-AF Emergency Locator Transmitter –Automatic

Fixed

ELT-AP Electronic Locator Transmitter – Automatic

Portable

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

ET Eastern Time

EU Exclusive Use

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

FBO Fixed Base Operator

FTA Fire Traffic Area

FTR Federal Travel Regulations

GFE Government Furnished Equipment

GPS Global Positioning System

GS Glideslope

IAT Interagency Aviation Training

ICA Instructions for Continued Airworthiness

ICS Intercommunication System

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

IDIQ Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity

IFR Instrument Flight rules

IIC Agency Investigator in Charge

IPP Invoice Processing Platform

ISA International Standard Atmosphere

IS-BAO International Standard for Business Aircraft

Operations

MEL Minimum Equipment List

MFD Multifunction Display

MIL-DTL Military Detail

MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins

MSL Mean Sea Level

NAC National Access Code

NAICS North American Industry Classification System

NFES National Fire Equipment System

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NTE Not To Exceed

NTP Notice to Proceed

NTSB National Transportation Safety Board

NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group

OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer

OPM Operational Procedures Memoranda

PA Public Address

PAR Precision Approach Radar

PI Project Inspector

PIC Pilot-In-Command

POA Privately Owned Aircraft

POC Point of Contact

POH Pilot Operating Handbook

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

PTT Push to Talk

RFO Revolutionary FAR Overhaul

RFP Request for Proposals

RNAV Area Navigation

SAM System for Award Management

SAS Standards for Aerial Supervision

SDR Service Difficulty Reports

SMJ Smokejumper

SMS Safety Management System

STC Supplemental Type Certificate

T&M Time and Materials

TAS Traffic Avoidance System

TBO Time Between Overhaul

TC Type Certificate

TCAD Traffic Collision Avoidance System

TCAS Traffic Collision Avoidance System

TGID Talk Group ID

TIS Traffic Information Systems

TO Task Order

UAS Uncrewed Aircraft System

UAT Universal Access Transceiver

USWFS United States Wildland Fire Service

VFR Visual Flight rules

VIN Vehicle Identification Number

VOR Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range

VOX Voice Activated

VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

SECTION A – SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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SECTION A – SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 – REQUIREMENTS

Purpose: The Department of the Interior (DOI), United States Wildland Fire Service (USWFS), requires a contractor operated and maintained airplane for exclusive use smokejumper support. This solicitation contains several unique requirements.

The intent of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to obtain two fully contractor-operated and maintained exclusive use (EU) fixed wing, turbine-powered multi-engine land airplanes equipped as specified in Section B for smokejumper operations in support of the USWFS. The EU contracts will be assigned to the following designated locations:

• Item 1: Fort Wainwright, Alaska/Boise, Idaho

• Item 2: Fort Wainwright, Alaska

The aircraft shall be a high wing, multi-engine, turboprop airplane for transporting and dropping smokejumpers and paracargo, reconnaissance, testing of parachutes and other aerial equipment, transportation of personnel and cargo in support of fire suppression activities, search and rescue, natural resource missions, and other administrative and related resource activities as directed by the Government. Aircraft will be required to perform low level flights (below 500 feet) for the purpose of paracargo operations. Aircraft must have in-flight opening and closing side door (Air Operable Door) for parachute and paracargo operations. Environmental conditions during the exclusive use period will vary from snow packed, gravel and other prepared runways.

The aircraft may be re-assigned to several field stations or fire camps throughout Alaska or dispatched to the Lower 48.

While away from initial bases, the Government provided housing may consist of barracks or vendor provided tents. Meals will consist of Military MRE’s and/or cook your own, Government provided fresh food when away from dining facilities.

The Government will provide a sleeping bag, mosquito net, cotton cord, and plastic sheeting.

This contract has a five-year ordering period with a six-month extension of services option, IAW FAR 52.217-8. Contractor services include provision of an aircraft, personnel, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation.

With 24 hours of sunlight, temperatures and lightning storms may require double-crewing and increased maintenance. The

Government may request additional pilots and mechanics should the need arise.

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A2 – ITEM REQUIREMENT

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Aircraft Required: Two (2) fixed wing, turbine-powered multi-engine land airplanes equipped as specified in Section B for smokejumper operations. Each aircraft will be identified as Item 1 or Item 2.

Designated Base (Item 1): Fort Wainwright, Alaska/Boise, Idaho

Designated Base (Item 2) Fort Wainwright, Alaska

Period of Performance: Five (5)-year ordering period, April 01, 2027 – March 31, 2032

Exclusive Use Period: Item 1: 120 calendar days – estimated start date of May 01 each year

Item 2: 120 calendar days – estimated start date of May 06 each year

Crew Complement Required: Pilot-in-command (PIC) and relief PIC, second-in-command (SIC) (if required by make and model offered), relief SIC (if SIC is required), and on-site mechanic.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements:

• Must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate.

• Aircraft certified under 14 CFR 23 or 25.

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

• VFR/IFR, Day/Night.

• Certified for Flight into Known Icing

• Payload of 6,500 pounds with 4.5 hours of fuel plus a 30-minute fuel reserve, 200 pounds per pilot, and a

35 pound survival kit when equipped for smokejumper operations as required in Section B.

• Capable of operating as configured above from 3,000-foot gravel runway at 500 feet pressure altitude and

ISA +20º Celsius.

• Minimum airspeed of 175 KTAS at 8,000 PA.

• Seating for nineteen (19) passengers with quick removable seats or eight (8) smokejumpers using ORO fold up style seating system, and two spotters.

• Side-facing exit aft of main landing gear with FAA approval for aircraft operation with door removed or in-flight opening of this exit door.

• Interagency Smokejumper Aircraft Screening and Evaluation Subcommittee (SASES) approved.

A3 Schedules of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This solicitation contains a schedule for the required aircraft. Offerors must complete and submit pricing schedules (A3.1). Offerors must complete and submit a separate pricing schedule for each type of aircraft for which they wish to be considered. If submitting more than one type, make a copy of all pricing schedule pages for each type of aircraft. The Government will elect to award one contract per item with an annual exclusive use period of 120 days. After the 120 day exclusive use periods expire, aircraft services may be extended at the sole discretion of the Government.

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A3.1 Item 1 – Fort Wainwright, Alaska/Boise, Idaho: Schedule for Exclusive Use Aircraft with a guaranteed Exclusive

Use Period of 120 days.

Offerors shall complete the shaded areas below for at least one or both items:

BASE PERIOD: 04/01/2027 – 03/31/2028 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/01/2027 – 08/29/2027

ORDERING PERIOD 1: 04/01/2028 – 03/31/2029 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/01/2028 – 08/29/2028

ORDERING PERIOD 2: 04/01/2029 – 03/31/2030 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/01/2029 – 08/29/2029

ORDERING PERIOD 3: 04/01/2030 – 03/31/2031 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/01/2030 – 08/29/2030

ORDERING PERIOD 4: 04/01/2031 – 03/31/2032 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/01/2031 – 08/29/2031

DESIGNATED BASE

Fort Wainwright, AK/Boise, ID

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

120 calendar days

START DATE: 05/01/2027

END DATE: 08/29/2027

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED AMOUNT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – GUARANTEED SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

1A

Daily Availability

Guaranteed days per aircraft subject to availability.

(See Note 1)

AV

Guaranteed

DAYS

1B Estimated Flight Hours

(Wet – with fuel)

*Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours

FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

1C

Estimated Flight Hours

(DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours

FD

FLIGHT

1D EXTENSION (Optional)

Price per day for AVAILABILITY

During Extension Period

(See Note 2)

AV

Estimated

DAYS Not to exceed 1A

1E

EXTENSION (Optional)

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During

Extension Period

(See Note 2)

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed IB

1F

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During

Not to exceed 1C

1G

Additional pay items (T&M line item)

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

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

$19,080.00 Estimate

1H

Additional pay items (optional for extension) (T&M line item) for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$10,000.00 Estimate

BASE ORDERING PERIOD: APRIL 01, 2027 – MARCH 31, 2028 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska and bid Wet, with fuel for flight services in the Lower 48 United States. All fuel in Alaska will be provided by the Government, or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with contract. All fuel in the Lower 48 will be provided by the contractor and should be included in the wet flight rate. The total estimated cost of 1A-1H for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated Evaluated Price for each offeror. This in no way obligates the Government to Extensions or the estimated days or flight hours listed in the price schedule.

Note 2: Items 1D through 1F will be awarded as unit prices only. The unit price for items 1D through 1F must be the same as, or lower than, the unit price for items 1A through 1C. The Extended Amount for items 1D through 1F will be based on the number of extension days required by the Government and will be used for evaluation purposes only. This applies to all Years.

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EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

120 calendar days

START DATE: 05/01/2028

END DATE: 08/29/2028

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR

THIS

PRICING

SCHEDULE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – SUBJECT TO FUNDING BEING AVAILABLE

2A

2B Estimated Flight Hours

(Wet – with fuel)

FLIGHT

2C

(See Note 1) (See Note 3)

2D

EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL) Price per day for

AVAILABILITY During Extension

Period

Not to exceed 2A

2E EXTENSION (Optional)

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During

Not to exceed 2B

2F

(OPTIONAL) Price per FLIGHT

HOUR During Extension Period

Not to exceed 2C

2G

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

See Additional Pay Items

Schedule for Rates

$20,244.00 Estimate

2H

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

See Additional Pay Items

Schedule for Rates

ORDERING PERIOD 1 DATES: APRIL 01, 2028 – MARCH 31, 2029 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska and bid Wet, with fuel for flight services in the Lower 48 United States. All fuel in Alaska will be provided by the Government, or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with contract. All fuel in the Lower 48 will be provided by the contractor and should be included in the wet flight rate. The total estimated cost of 2A-2H for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated Evaluated Price for each offeror. This in no way obligates the Government to Extensions or the estimated days or flight hours listed in the price schedule.

Note 2: Items 2D through 2F will be awarded as unit prices only. The unit price for items 2D through 2F must be the same as, or lower than, the unit price for items 2A through 2C. The Extended Amount for items 2D through 2F will be based on the number of extension days required by the Government and will be used for evaluation purposes only. This applies to all

Years.

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DESIGNATED BASE

Fort Wainwright, AK/Boise, ID

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

120 calendar days

START DATE: 05/01/2029

END DATE: 08/29/2029

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

3A

3B

(Wet – with fuel)

FLIGHT

3C

3D

AVAILABILITY During Extension Period

Not to exceed 3A

3E

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 3B

3F

(OPTIONAL) Price per FLIGHT HOUR

During Extension Period

Not to exceed 3C

3G

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

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

$21,438.00 Estimate

3H is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

ORDERING PERIOD 2 DATES: APRIL 01, 2029 – MARCH 31, 2030 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska and bid Wet, with fuel for flight services in the Lower 48 United States. All fuel in Alaska will be provided by the Government, or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with contract. All fuel in the Lower 48 will be provided by the contractor and should be included in the wet flight rate. The total estimated cost of 3A-3H for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated Evaluated Price for each offeror. This in no way obligates the Government to Extensions or the estimated days

Note 2: Items 3D through 3F will be awarded as unit prices only. The unit price for items 3D through 3F must be the same as, or lower than, the unit price for items 3A through 3C. The Extended Amount for items 3D through 3F will be based on the number of extension days required by the Government and will be used for evaluation purposes only. This applies to all

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DESIGNATED BASE

Fort Wainwright, AK/Boise, ID

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

120 calendar days

START DATE: 05/01/2030

END DATE: 08/29/2030

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

4A

4B

(Wet – with fuel)

4C

4D

Not to exceed 4A

4E

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During

Not to exceed 4B

4F

Not to exceed 4C

4G

$22,724.00 Estimate

4H is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

ORDERING PERIOD 3 DATES: APRIL 01, 2030 – MARCH 31, 2031 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska and bid Wet, with fuel for flight services in the Lower 48 United States. All fuel in Alaska will be provided by the Government, or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with contract. All fuel in the Lower 48 will be provided by the contractor and should be included in the wet flight rate. The total estimated cost of 4A-4H for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated Evaluated Price for each offeror. This in no way obligates the Government to Extensions or the estimated days

Note 2: Items 4D through 4F will be awarded as unit prices only. The unit price for items 4D through 4F must be the same as, or lower than, the unit price for items 4A through 4C. The Extended Amount for items 4D through 4F will be based on the number of extension days required by the Government and will be used for evaluation purposes only. This applies to all

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DESIGNATED BASE

Fort Wainwright, AK/Boise, ID

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

120 calendar days

START DATE: 05/01/2031

END DATE: 08/29/2031

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

5A

5B

(Wet – with fuel)

5C

5D

Not to exceed 5A

5E

(OPTIONAL) Price per FLIGHT HOUR

Not to exceed 5B

5F

Not to exceed 5C

5G

$24,088.00 Estimate

5H is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

ORDERING PERIOD 4 DATES: APRIL 01, 2031 – MARCH 31, 2032 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

ESTIMATED TOTAL OF LINE ITEM 1 (total for all ordering dates) $

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska and bid Wet, with fuel for flight services in the Lower 48 United States. All fuel in Alaska will be provided by the Government, or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with contract. All fuel in the Lower 48 will be provided by the contractor and should be included in the wet flight rate. The total estimated cost of 5A-5H for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated Evaluated Price for each offeror. This in no way obligates the Government to Extensions or the estimated days

Note 2: Items 5D through 5F will be awarded as unit prices only. The unit price for items 5D through 5F must be the same as, or lower than, the unit price for items 5A through 5C. The Extended Amount for items 5D through 5F will be based on the number of extension days required by the Government and will be used for evaluation purposes only. This applies to all

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Item 2: Ft. Wainwright, Fairbanks, AK EU period is May 6 through September 3.

BASE PERIOD: 04/01/2027 – 03/31/2028 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/06/2027 – 09/03/2027

ORDERING PERIOD 1: 04/01/2028 – 03/31/2029 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/06/2028 – 09/03/2028

ORDERING PERIOD 2: 04/01/2029 – 03/31/2030 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/06/2029 – 09/03/2029

ORDERING PERIOD 3: 04/01/2030 – 03/31/2031 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/06/2030 – 09/03/2030

ORDERING PERIOD 4: 04/01/2031 – 03/31/2032 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/06/2031 – 09/03/2031

Fort Wainwright, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

120 calendar days

START DATE: 05/06/2027

END DATE: 09/03/2027

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – GUARANTEED

1A

Guaranteed days per aircraft subject to availability.

Guaranteed

1B

(DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours

1C

Price per day for AVAILABILITY

Not to exceed 1A

1D

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During

Not to exceed 1B

1E for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$19,080.00 Estimate

1F for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

BASE ORDERING PERIOD: APRIL 01, 2027 – MARCH 31, 2028 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska. All fuel will be provided by the

Government, or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with the contract.

The total estimated cost of 1A-1F for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated Evaluated Price for each offeror. This in no way obligates the Government to Extensions or the estimated days or flight hours listed in the price schedule.

Note 2: Items 1C and 1D will be awarded as unit prices only. The unit price for items 1C and 1D must be the same as, or lower than, the unit price for items 1A and 1B. The Extended Amount for items 1C and 1D will be based on the number of extension days required by the Government and will be used for evaluation purposes only. This applies to all years.

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Ft. Wainwright, AK

DESIGNATED BASE

Fort Wainwright, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

120 calendar days

START DATE: 05/06/2028

END DATE: 09/03/2028

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

2A

2B

2C

Not to exceed 2A

2D

Not to exceed 2B

2E

$20,224.00 Estimate

2F is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

ORDERING PERIOD 1 DATES: APRIL 01, 2028 – MARCH 31, 2029 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska. All fuel will be provided by the

Government, or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with the contract.

The total estimated cost of 2A-2F for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated Evaluated Price for each offeror. This in no way obligates the Government to Extensions or the estimated days or flight hours listed in the price schedule.

Note 2: Items 2C and 2D will be awarded as unit prices only. The unit price for items 2C and 2D must be the same as, or lower than, the unit price for items 2A and 2B. The Extended Amount for items 2C and 2D will be based on the number of extension days required by the Government and will be used for evaluation purposes only. This applies to all years.

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Ft. Wainwright, AK

DESIGNATED BASE

Fort Wainwright, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

120 calendar days

START DATE: 05/06/2029

END DATE: 09/03/2029

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

3A

3B

3C

Not to exceed 3A

3D

Not to exceed 3B

3E

$21,438.00 Estimate

3F is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

ORDERING PERIOD 2 DATES: APRIL 01, 2029 – MARCH 31, 2030 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska. All fuel will be provided by the

Government, or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with the contract.

The total estimated cost of 3A-3F for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated Evaluated Price for each offeror. This in no way obligates the Government to Extensions or the estimated days or flight hours listed in the price schedule.

Note 2: Items 3C and 3D will be awarded as unit prices only. The unit price for items 3C and 3D must be the same as, or lower than, the unit price for items 3A and 3B. The Extended Amount for items 3C and 3D will be based on the number of extension days required by the Government and will be used for evaluation purposes only. This applies to all years.

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Ft. Wainwright, AK

DESIGNATED BASE

Fort Wainwright, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

120 calendar days

START DATE: 05/06/2030

END DATE: 09/03/2030

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

4A

4B

4C

4D

4E

$22,724.00 Estimate

4F is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

ORDERING PERIOD 3 DATES: APRIL 01, 2030 – MARCH 31, 2031 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska. All fuel will be provided by the

Government, or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with the contract.

The total estimated cost of 4A-4F for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated Evaluated Price for each offeror. This in no way obligates the Government to Extensions or the estimated days or flight hours listed in the price schedule.

Note 2: Items 4C and 4D will be awarded as unit prices only. The unit price for items 4C and 4D must be the same as, or lower than, the unit price for items 4A and 4B. The Extended Amount for items 4C and 4D will be based on the number of extension days required by the Government and will be used for evaluation purposes only. This applies to all years.

USWFS Exclusive Use Smokejumper Aircraft 18 Solicitation #140D0427R0118

Ft. Wainwright, AK

DESIGNATED BASE

Fort Wainwright, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

120 calendar days

START DATE: 05/06/2031

END DATE: 09/03/2031

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

5A

5B

5C

5D

5E

$24,088.00 Estimate

5F is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

ORDERING PERIOD 4 DATES: APRIL 01, 2031 – MARCH 31, 2032 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

ESTIMATED TOTAL OF LINE ITEM 2 (total for all ordering dates) $

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska. All fuel will be provided by the

Government, or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with the contract.

The total estimated cost of 5A-5F for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated Evaluated Price for each offeror. This in no way obligates the Government to Extensions or the estimated days or flight hours listed in the price schedule.

Note 2: Items 5C and 5D will be awarded as unit prices only. The unit price for items 5C and 5D must be the same as, or lower than, the unit price for items 5A and 5B. The Extended Amount for items 5C and 5D will be based on the number of extension days required by the Government and will be used for evaluation purposes only. This applies to all years.

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A4 – Additional Pay Items During the Exclusive Use Period

*** Notice requirement to input unit pricing for additional pilot and mechanic below.

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE (Reimbursed as Time & Materials (T&M)) IAW FAR 52.212-4 Alt 1

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

RATE

i Extended Standby – Pilot EP INDEFINITE HOUR $57.00 ii Extended Standby - Mechanic EM INDEFINITE HOUR $60.00 iii Additional Pilot P03 INDEFINITE EACH (per day) iv Additional Mechanic MC INDEFINITE DAILY v Fuel Charge (Alaska Only) FC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost vi Per Diem PD INDEFINITE EACH For Lodging – Actual cost or above per diem with justification – receipts(s) required for lodging

M&IE Authorized daily per diem rate vii

Miscellaneous Contractor Costs

(Special Charge)

SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost viii Flight Time with Pilot Wet Rate (Item 2) FT INDEFINITE HOUR Calculated upon relocation to the Lower 48.

Note 1: Per Diem will be paid at 75% for meals & incidentals (if not provided by the Government) on the first and last day of travel and no lodging will be paid on the last day of travel.

Note 2: Minimum Guarantee/Maximum Quantity - the minimum guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause

52.216-22, is the total amount for Daily Availability during the first 120 day EU Period, as awarded on the first task order.

However, the guaranteed quantity for daily availability is subject to reductions due to unavailability of contractor aircraft.

The estimated quantity for daily availability during an extension of the exclusive use period is not guaranteed and is subject to reductions due to unavailability.

Note 3: If the contractor is relocated to the Lower 48 States, southbound flight time through Canada shall be paid at the dry flight rate until the first enroute stop is required in the Contiguous Lower 48 States. The Contractor shall close out the invoice at this time and enter total remaining Government fuel on board. A deduction will be made for the remaining Government reimbursed fuel at this time. The Contractor shall begin a new invoice line upon resuming flight through the Contiguous

Lower 48 States. The Contractor shall be paid the wet flight rate from this point until such time as they are released from service.

Note 4: The start date for exclusive use period may be changed by the issuance of a Notice to Proceed in accordance with

C14.

Note 5: Exhibits that will be applicable under the contract are included at the end of Section C; exhibits that are only applicable during the solicitation phase of this procurement are included at the end of Section E.

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The purpose of this contract is to obtain exclusive use aircraft flight services by the United States Wildland Fire Service

(USWFS) in support of initial and extended attack of wildland fires, resource management activities, and other government work. Aircraft will be used for transporting and dropping smokejumpers, transporting and dropping paracargo, reconnaissance, testing of parachutes and other aerial equipment, transportation of personnel and/or cargo in support of fire suppression activities, search and rescue, natural resource missions, and other administrative and related resource activities as directed by the Government. The aircraft will begin the exclusive use period at Ft. Wainwright, AK with the possibility of operating out of several field stations that have paved or unpaved airstrips of 3,500 feet or more in length.

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. The aircraft and crew are an integral component of an aerial firefighting team.

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

B1.4 During any ordered 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.

B2 Certification

The Contractor must obtain and keep current all the following required certificates. The Contractor must ensure that contract personnel and aircraft are maintained in compliance with these certificates at all times.

B2.1 A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier Certificate which authorizes the Contractor to operate in the category and class of aircraft and under flight conditions required by this contract (e.g., airplane, multiengine, visual flight rules (VFR) day and night, instrument flight rules (IFR), flight into known icing conditions (FIKI), passengers, and cargo).

B2.2 Aircraft shall be identified as required by 14 CFR Part 121.135(7) or 135.63 or Operations Specifications Part D, “D085

Aircraft Listing,” as appropriate. Aircraft shall be fully equipped to carry the number of passengers offered in accordance with the standards of 14 CFR Part 121 or 135 as appropriate.

B2.3 The contract aircraft must have engineering support for continued airworthiness from the current type certificate holder or supplemental type certificate holder.

B2.4 The aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate issued under 14 CFR 21.183.

B2.5 The installation of any special equipment called for by this contract must be FAA-approved. Approval may be in accordance with an STC or FAA field approval.

B2.6 The aircraft may also have a restricted airworthiness certificate issued under 14 CFR 21.25 and 21.185 to include the special purpose of forest and wildlife conservation (fire suppression) work. Aircraft with a restricted airworthiness certificate must also have a standard airworthiness certificate. Multiple Airworthiness Certificates are issued in accordance with 14 CFR

21.187.

B2.6.1 When the aircraft is configured for smokejumper operations it may be operated in the restricted airworthiness category.

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Ft. Wainwright, AK

B2.6.2 Installation of Government Simula seats and operations with an open door may necessitate the aircraft to be operated in the restricted category.

B2.6.3 If the aircraft is to be operated with a restricted airworthiness certificate, then the Contractor must have a certificate of waiver or authorization issued from the FAA to the Contractor authorizing operation of a Restricted Category aircraft over densely populated areas. The specific regulation required to be waived is: 14 CFR 91.313(e)(1)(2) and (3).

B2.7 For contracts less than 90 days, the Contractor must have a certificate of waiver or authorization issued from the FAA to the Contractor authorizing operations at less than minimum safe altitudes as prescribed in 14 CFR 91.119 (a)(b) and c).

Paracargo operations are conducted between 150 feet AGL and 400 feet AGL. Paracargo is dropped in congested areas, other than congested areas and in sparsely populated areas as required to support firefighting operations.

B3 Order of Precedence - Specifications

In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order shall be used in such resolution: (i)

Typed provisions of these specifications; (ii) United States Wildland Fire Service (USWFS) Aviation Operations and

Management (AOM) supplements and/or exhibits incorporated by reference; (iii) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (iv) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; (v) other documents incorporated by reference.

B4 Contracts and Task Orders

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

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

B4.3 Electronic copies of contracts and task orders may be used. The contractor must ensure that the contract is current including all modifications and 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 aircraft and all other required equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft systems and components shall 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 The internal cabin area near the exit door and the external fuselage aft of and below the exit door shall be free of protrusions and sharp edges. Protrusions and sharp edges that cannot be removed shall be adequately protected to prevent snagging or chaffing of equipment.

B5.5 See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit for examples of lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

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B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

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

B6.1 Standard Equipment.

B6.1.1 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit shall be installed in the cabin.

B6.1.2 A survival kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit shall be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and shall be included in weight and balance/load calculations.

B6.1.3 Fire extinguisher(s), as required by 14 CFR Part 135, for the purposes of this contract, must be a handheld bottle, minimum 2-B:C rating, mounted and accessible to the flight crew while seated. The fire extinguisher must be maintained in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Manual 10, Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers or the

Contractor’s 135 operations manual.

B6.1.4 FAA-approved seats, seatbelts, and shoulder harnesses for the pilot and copilot.

B6.1.5 Contractor provided seats must be FAA-approved seats and must be removable to allow for a cargo configuration.

B6.1.6 Federal Aviation Administration-approved anti-collision lighting to include at least one high visibility strobe light.

B6.1.7 High visibility, pulsating, forward-facing, conspicuous light.

B6.1.8 A strobe light or flashing LED, with either a white, or half white and half red lens, mounted on top of the aircraft, or otherwise visible from above. If the aircraft certification requires the anti-collision light to be aviation red, then a white strobe or white flashing LED with an independent activating switch must be provided in addition to the red anti-collision light.

B6.1.9 FAA-approved cargo restraints, cargo nets, and cargo straps for cargo tiedown in cabin and baggage compartment areas.

B6.1.10 Cabin heater.

B6.1.11 The aircraft must be equipped in accordance with 14 CFR Parts 91 and 135 for carrying passengers at day and night, VFR and IFR.

B6.1.12 Reserved.

B6.1.13 No protrusions are permitted between the jump door and the tail of the aircraft that might interfere with the parachute deployment or retrieval of static lines and deployment bags.

B6.1.14 Heavy-duty floor stressed to 75 pounds per square foot.

B6.2 Contractor-furnished specialized equipment. All contractor-furnished specialized equipment must be FAA approved.

B6.2.1 For the purpose of in-flight egress of personnel and or equipment, at the onset of this contract, the contractor must furnish an aircraft with an FAA STC’d in-flight door.

B6.2.1.1 A jump door "guard" (i.e., fiberglass/Teflon fairing) must be installed to cover the aft and bottom edges of the door opening.

B6.2.2 Smokejumper side-facing seats. ORO or similar Government accepted fold up style seating system.

B6.2.3 Two (primary and secondary) horizontally mounted parachute static line attachment cables.

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B6.2.4 A handrail of smooth contour on the jumper exit/paracargo door opening. The handrail shall be designed and installed so as not to restrict the size of the door opening and not to hinder the opening or removal of the door. The handrail must be constructed and installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

B6.2.5 Quick install and removable continuous roller track that covers the length of the cabin floor, level to the exit, for paracargo.

B6.3 Government Equipment and Drawings. To be furnished to Contractor prior to use or at a mutually agreed upon time.

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General

B7.1.1 The Contractor must provide, install, and maintain the following systems in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the installation and maintenance standards of Section B7. Detailed avionics systems performance requirements are listed in Avionics Operational Test Standards (copies available upon request from 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

B7.2.1 Strict adherence to the recommendations in the following FAA Advisory Circulars is required: AC 43.13-1B Chapter

11, "Aircraft Electrical Systems," and Chapter 12, "Aircraft Avionics Systems”; AC 43.13-2B Chapter 1, "Structural Data,"

Chapter 2, "Communication, Navigation, and Emergency Locator Transmitter System Installations," and Chapter 3, "Antenna

Installation."

B7.2.2 All avionics systems requiring an antenna must be installed with a properly matched, aircraft-certified antenna, unless otherwise specified. Antennas must be polarized as required by the avionics system and must have a voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) of 3.0 to 1 or better.

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

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

B7.3 Communications Systems

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

B7.3.1 One automatic-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…