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Base year: May 1, 2022 through April 30,2023 Option Year l: May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024 Option Year 2: May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025 Option Year 3: May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026

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Solicitation 140D8022R0003 Everglades National Park

Table of Contents

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICING

A1.ITEM REQUIREMENT:

A2 ITEM PRICING FOR EVERGLADES NP

A3 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (TIME & MATERIAL: IAW FAR 52.212-4 ALT 1)

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

B1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B2 CERTIFICATIONS

B3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (SPECIFICATIONS)

B4 CONTRACTS

B5 CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT

B6 AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

B8 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS (REQUIRED FOR LOWER 48 STATES OPERATIONS ONLY)

B9 PILOT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORITY

B10 PILOT QUALIFICATIONS

B11 PERSONNEL DUTY LIMITATIONS

B12 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS’ DUTY AND FLIGHT LIMITATIONS

B13 MECHANIC REQUIREMENT

B14 MECHANIC QUALIFICATIONS

B15 MECHANIC DUTY LIMITATIONS

B16 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE DRIVER REQUIREMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED FOR LOWER 48 STATES OPERATIONS ONLY) 27

B17 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE DRIVER DUTY LIMITATIONS

B18 RELIEF CREW REQUIREMENT

OPERATIONS

B19 PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

B20 FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B21 SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT

B22 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B23 PPE FOR GROUND OPERATIONS

B24 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

B25 FUEL AND SERVICING REQUIREMENTS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

B26 GENERAL - MAINTENANCE

B27 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (ADS) AND 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

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.211-11 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES-SUPPLIES, SERVICES, OR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (SEPT 2000)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS – ADDENDA

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES. (JAN 2022)

52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

52.217-9 -- OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

52.222-42 -- STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEP 2011)

ADDENDA TO DIAR 1452.201-70 COTR/PI/SAFETY MANAGER & ADVISOR

1452.203-70 RESTRICTIONS ON ENDORSEMENTS (JUL 1996)

1452.228-71 AIRCRAFT AND GENERAL PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE (MAR 1989)

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 INVOICES - AIRCRAFT USE REPORT (AUR)

C2 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS – INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (APR 2013)

C3 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

C4 AIRCRAFT INSURANCE

C5 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

C6 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (DEC 2015)

C7 PREWORK MEETING

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C8 PERSONNEL CONDUCT

C9 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

C10 MISHAPS

C11 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT – FUEL (LOWER 48 ONLY)

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C12 CONTRACT PERIOD

C13 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

C14 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C15 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND REACTION TIME

C16 MAINTENANCE DURING AVAILABILITY PERIOD

C17 UNAVAILABILITY AND DAMAGES

MEASUREMENTS AND PAYMENTS

C18 DAILY AVAILABILITY

C19 FLIGHT TIME

C20 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

C21 ON CALL USE OUTSIDE THE GUARANTEE

C22 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (FROM SCHEDULE OF ITEMS)

C23 GOVERNMENT MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES

SECTION C EXHIBITS

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS AND EVALUATION OF OFFERS

D1 GENERAL INFORMATION

D2 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE AND SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212-1 NOV 2021) TAILORED

D3 OFFERS

D4 OFFER CONTENTS

D5 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

D6 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, REVISIONS, AND WITHDRAWALS OF OFFERS

D7 RESERVED

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

D8 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

D9 TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

D10 ORGANIZATIONAL SAFETY

D11 PAST PERFORMANCE

D12 TOTAL EVALUATED PRICE (TEP)

D13 TRADEOFF ANALYSIS AND CONTRACTOR SELECTION

D14 INQUIRIES REGARDING THE SOLICITATION

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

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.203-98 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS—

REPRESENTATION (FEB 2015)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

(NOV 2021)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020) 52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS – REPRESENTATION (NOV 2015)

52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (AUG 2020)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (NOV 2015) 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY

FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

52.212-3 –OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2021)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND REPRESENTATION (JUN 2020)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (SEP 2006) (DEVIATION)

1452.215-71 USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PROPOSAL INFORMATION - DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (APR 1984)

SECTION E EXHIBITS

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular AD Airworthiness Directive AMS Aviation Management System A&P airframe and powerplant APCO Association of Public-Safety Communications

Officials AQD Acquisition Services Directorate ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASO Aviation Safety Office ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC air traffic control AUR Aircraft Use Report CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CFR Code of Federal Regulations CTCSS continuous tone coded squelch system DM degrees/minutes/decimal minutes DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation ELT emergency locator transmitter EPA Environmental Protection Agency ERG Emergency Response Guidebook FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations FS Forest Service FTR Federal Travel Regulations GVW gross vehicle weight GPM gallons per minute GPS global positioning system HIGE hover-in-ground effect HOGE hover-out-of-ground effect

IAT interagency aviation training IBC Interior Business Center ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICS intercom system IFR instrument flight rules IP Institute of Petroleum IPP Invoice Processing Platform MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins NFPA National Fire Protection Association NTSB National Transportation Safety Board NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group OAS Office of Aviation Services PA public address system PA pressure altitude PFD personal flotation device PIC pilot-in-command PPE personal protective equipment PSD plastic sphere dispenser PSI pounds per square inch PTT push to talk RFP Request for Proposals RPM revolutions per minute SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry Pro-cedures TBO time between overhaul TERO Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances TSO technical service order UL Underwriter’s Laboratory USDA United States Department of Agriculture VFR visual flight rules VNE velocity never exceed VOX voice activation VSWR voltage standing wave ratio

REQUIREMENTS AND PRICING

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICING

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT:

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Aircraft Required: One light helicopter meeting the minimum requirements in section A and equipped as specified in Section B.

Designated Base: Homestead, FL

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

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

Minimum Helicopter Requirements:

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

Payload: Non-jettisonable payload (HIGE) of 650 pounds at 30 degrees Celsius at 1,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 25-pound survival kit and for 1.9 hours total fuel.

Powerplant: Turbine engine

Airspeed: Minimum Vne of 69 Knots with doors off

Landing gear: Skid Type (see details in section B)

Configuration: Right seat PIC

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 Exhibits along with the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report and equipment list that you provide.

A2 ITEM PRICING FOR EVERGLADES NP

Complete all shaded areas only.

DESIGNATED BASE

Homestead, Florida

EXCLUSIVE USE

PERIOD

250 Flight Hours

START DATE: May 1 -- END DATE: April 30

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED AMOUNT

FLIGHT HOURS

2022 BASE YEAR –

5/1/22-4/30/23

FT

Guaranteed

HOURS

2023 OPTION YEAR 1

5/1/23-4/30/24

FT

2024 OPTION YEAR 2

5/1/24-4/30/25

2025 OPTION YEAR 3

5/1/25-4/30/26

2026 OPTION YEAR 4

5/1/26-4/30/27

2027 Possible 6 Month Extension

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

$100,000 (NTE)

TOTAL FLIGHT HOURS FOR 5 YEARS PLUS POSSIBLE 6 MONTH

EXTENSION

ADDITIONAL HOURS IN EXCESS OF THE YEARLY 250 (ESTIMATED)

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED AMOUNT

GUARANTEED FLIGHT HOURS

2022 BASE YEAR –

5/1/22-4/30/23

50 Est.

2023 OPTION YEAR 1

5/1/23-4/30/24

2024 OPTION YEAR 2

5/1/24-4/30/25

2025 OPTION YEAR 3

5/1/25-4/30/26

2026 OPTION YEAR 4

5/1/26-4/30/27

TOTAL

EVALUATED

PRICE*(See A2.8)

A2.2 Minimum Guarantee. The Minimum Guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is the total amount for 250 flight hours the first year (base year) of the contract. The estimated quantity for flight hours during any extension beyond the 250 hours is not guaranteed. Immediately after contract award, the Contracting Officer will issue a task order obligating the guaranteed minimum amount.

A2.3 Maximum Quantity. The maximum quantity of services the Government may order under the contract is $2,400,000.00. This amount is not a historical or planned expenditure but set in accordance with FAR 16.504(a)(4).

A2.4 Obligation of Funding. The Contracting Officer will issue a separate task order prior to the exclusive use period for each ordering period covered under the contract. Each task order will obligate funding for the payment of aircraft services.

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

A2.6 The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

A2.7 The start date for services may be changed by the issuance of a Notice to Proceed.

A2.8 The totals for estimated flight hours, extensions, and the possible 6-month extension for all years, will be added together to arrive at the estimated total evaluated price for each offeror.*

A3 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (Time & Material: IAW FAR 52.212-4 Alt 1) RATE SCHEDULE FOR ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (Time & Material IAW FAR 52.212-4, Alternate I) Note: The rates below are applicable for the entire five-year term of the contract.

DESCRIPTION PAY

ITEM

CODE

Quantity

UNIT PRICE

Extended Standby – Pilot EP Indefinite HOUR $55.00 Extended Standby – Driver Large Truck

ET Indefinite HOUR $39.00

Extended Availability Mechanic EM Indefinite HOUR $61.00 Subsistence Allowance PD Indefinite OVERNIGHT Per FTR Schedule Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage SMM Indefinite MILE $ 1.83 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage SML Indefinite MILE $ 2.45 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage SMX Indefinite MILE $ 3.51 Contractor Miscellaneous Costs SC Indefinite EACH Actual Cost

FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – OFFERORS DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

The Contracting Officer will complete at time of award and anytime flight rate adjustments are made.

Lower 48 Only

Make/model of Aircraft Jet Fuel Requested/Effective

Date of Price Adjustment

Referenced Fuel Source Locations

Homestead General Airport (X51) Fuel price obtained from http://www.airnav.com/fuel Phone: 305-876-0464

Base Fuel Price $4.90 Fuel Price at adjustment (also becomes New Base)

Effective Date Date of Award Effective Date

Source Document Original Contract Source Document

Rate Adjustment $ X consumption rate of Increase or

Decrease Due

Current Flight Rates

1st Contract Year:

2nd Contract Year:

3rd Contract Year:

4th Contract Year:

5th Contract Year:

Adjusted Flight Rates

1st Contract Year:

2nd Contract Year:

3rd Contract Year:

4th Contract Year:

5th Contract Year:

AIRCRAFT PAYLOAD

THIS TABLE FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE

Aircraft payload is an element of the offer. The hover-out-of ground effect (HOGE) payload that was confirmed for the aircraft identified on the table below is made a part of the contract. Payload is computed using the Section A payload requirement and will be verified at the time of aircraft inspection. Water/retardant bucket sizes accepted for this contract are identified below and are based on the HOGE-J payload submitted in the offer and validated by the Government. Con-tractor’s Fuel Servicing Vehicle size relative to number of gallons of fuel the vehicle can carry is identified below. *Payload amounts shall be computed by using the Government’s Standard Interagency Load Calculation Method and Form and the Hel-icopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart included under Section B Exhibits along with the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report, and equipment list provided in the offer.

GOVERNMENT USE ONLY

CONFIRMED HOGE PAYLOAD AMOUNT

PERFORMANCE REFERENCE (FLIGHT MANUAL

PAGE/CHART)

WATER/RETARDANT BUCKET CAPACITY REQUIRED 1ST Bucket 2ND Bucket

FUEL SERVICE VEHICLE SIZE (IN GALLONS) 1ST VEHICLE 2ND VEHICLE (IF OFFERED)

http://www.airnav.com/fuel

SECTION B –TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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

B1.2 Operations will be conducted in accordance with applicable FAA regulations, the NWCG Standards for Helicopter Operations (NSHO) (formerly IHOG) and the Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material and other docu-ments referenced in specific sections of the contract. The NSHO and the Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material documents may be found at the following link: https://www.doi.gov/aviation/library/guides The pilot and air crew will jointly conduct risk assessments for all missions to determine the risk and hazards. No mission will be flown that presents an unacceptable level of risk.

B1.3 During the exclusive use period and any subsequent extension, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

B1.4 The Government and Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to successfully complete this contract. The Contractor’s employees’ cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude toward accomplishment of the mission and aviation safety are an integral element of this relationship.

B1.5 The Government has interagency and cooperative agreements with other Federal and State agencies and private landholders and may dispatch aircraft under this contract for such cooperative use.

B2 Certifications The Contractor must hold and keep current all of the following required certificates and must ensure that contract aircraft are operated and maintained in compliance with those certificates at all times:

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

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

B2.3 A 14 CFR, Part 133, "Rotorcraft External Load Operations" certificate which authorizes Class B loads, as a mini-mum.

B2.4 A 14 CFR, Part 137, "Agricultural Aircraft Operations" certificate.

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

B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications) In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order will be used in such resolution: (1) typed provisions of these specifications; (2) DOI Office of Aviation Services (OAS) supplements and/or exhibits incor-porated by reference; (3) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (4) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; and (5) other documents incorporated by reference.

https://www.doi.gov/aviation/library/guides

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

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

B4.3 Electronic copies of contracts and task orders may be used. However, the contractor is responsible for ensuring that the documents are uploaded on an appropriate viewing device (e.g., laptop or tablet), which must be charged and made available at the aircraft for reference by government representatives upon request. Further, the contractor must agree to hold the government harmless for any inadvertent or accidental damage to the device.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment The Contractor-furnished helicopter, fuel servicing vehicle, and all other required equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft systems and components must be free of leaks, except where specified by the manufacturer.

B5.1 Prior to inspection and acceptance, the Contractor must permanently repair or replace all windows and windshields that have been temporarily repaired (stop drilling is considered temporary). All windows and windshields must be maintained at all times and must be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, repairs, or tinting which hinders visibility.

B5.2 The aircraft interior must be clean and neat with no unrepaired tears, rips, or other damage. The exterior finish, including the paint, must be clean, neat, and in good condition. Any corrosion must be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

B5.3 Lap belt and shoulder harness assemblies shall be in acceptable condition as determined by the Government. See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit (see Section C) for examples of lap belt and shoul-der harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B5.4 Military or other similar low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. The Contracting Officer’s Technical Rep-resentative (COTR) may approve high visibility enhancements.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements The Contractor must provide one fully compliant helicopter that is equipped as shown below for each item:

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

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

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

B6.3 Free air temperature gauge.

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

B6.5 Double strap shoulder harness with automatic or manual locking inertia reel for each front seat occupant. Shoulder straps and lap belts must fasten with one single-point metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism. Heavy-duty (military-style) harnesses with fabric loop connecting the shoulder harness to the male portion of the lap belt buckle are acceptable.

B6.5.1 Shoulder harnesses equipped with inertia reel (either single-strap or double-strap) for each aft cabin occupant.

Shoulder harness straps and lap belts must fasten with a single-point, metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism.

B6.6 Reserved

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

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

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

B6.10 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.

B6.11 High visibility, pulsating, forward-facing, conspicuity lighting.

B6.12 High visibility markings on main rotor blades as specified by the Acceptable Paint Schemes Exhibit.

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

B6.13.1 Fixed Floatation Landing Gear (Available to be installed when requested by the government).

B6.13.2 Skid type landing gear equipped with emergency pop-out floats. (Available to be installed when requested by the government).

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

B6.15 Locking cap(s) on all fuel inlet ports.

B6.16 Cabin heater and window defogger.

B6.17 Wire strike protection system (mechanical). (Note: If manufactured for the make and model of helicopter.)

B6.18 Main rotor brake.

B6.19 Snow/tundra pads (Note: To be installed when requested by the Government.)

B6.20 Cabin doors which may be removed or opened in flight.

B6.21 Cargo compartment, internal capable of accommodating 58-inch-long shovels, rakes, and other tools as specified below:

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

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

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

B6.23 Accessory power sources

B6.23.1 One MS 3112E-12-3S three-pin connector, accessible in the aft cabin. Pin B must be airframe ground; pin A must be +28VDC (for 28-volt aircraft); and pin C must be +14VDC (for 14-volt aircraft). The circuit must be protected by a 5-amp circuit protection.

B6.23.2 Two USB power sources, accessible in the aft cabin, for charging small electronic devices such cellphones, iPads, etc.

B6.24 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit (see Section C) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights.

B6.25 A survival kit containing items specified in First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit (see Section C) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and must be included in weight and balance/load calculations.

B6.26 A convex mirror for the pilot to observe the sling load.

B6.27 One keeperless cargo hook (On-Board Systems keeperless cargo hook or equal) that may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft.

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

B6.29 One collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit (see Section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capa-bility (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 1,000 feet pressure altitude (PA), 30˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 25-pound survival kit, and 1.5 total hours of fuel. The bucket must be capable of being operated with all increments of the long line, i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

B6.30 A second collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit (see section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 1,000 feet PA, 30˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 25-pound survival kit, and 1.5 total hours of fuel. The bucket must also be capable of being operated with all increments of the longline, i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

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

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

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

B6.32.2 This connector must have multiple circuit capacity sufficient to provide power and control for Contractor-fur-nished equipment. The longline remote hook, fixed tank, or water bucket must be wired through this connector. A list of water buckets with required pin wiring can be found in the USDA Forest Service/DOI OAS Drawing A-16 Exhibit (see Section C). Wiring diagrams for various equipment configurations are available from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Aviation Services, 300 E. Mallard Drive, Suite 200, Boise, ID 83706, or USDA Forest Service, 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705-5354.

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

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

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

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

B6.33.4 Two ropes are required; one each in 50- and 100-foot lengths.

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

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

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

B7 Avionics Requirements B7.1 General

B7.1.1 The Contractor must provide, install, and maintain the following systems in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the installation and maintenance standards of Section B7. Detailed avionics systems performance requirements are listed in Avionics Operational Test Standards (copies available upon request from OAS Avionics, or the most recent list may be found online at: https://www.nifc.gov/sites/de-fault/files/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.pdf.

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, "Struc-tural Data," Chapter 2, "Communication, Navigation, and Emergency Locator Transmitter System Installations," and Chapter 3, "Antenna Installation."

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

B7.2.3 Although the contract aircraft may not be certified for flight under instrument flight rules (IFR), the aircraft's static pressure system, altimeter instrument system, and automatic pressure altitude reporting system must be maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.411 and inspected and tested every 24 calendar months, as specified by 14 CFR Part 43, appendices E and F.

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

B7.3 Communications Systems. All installed transceivers must be placarded with designations matching the transmit-ter/receiver controls on the installed audio control system(s).

B7.3.1 One automatic-fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), certified under TSO-C126 (or newer) which must be installed in a conspicuous or marked location, and meet the same requirements as those detailed for airplanes in 14 CFR 91.207 (excluding section f).

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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 manufac-turer. TSO-C126 and newer ELTs require documentation of current registration with the National Oceanic and Atmos-pheric 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 One P25-compliant VHF-FM transceiver. The transceiver (FM-1) must provide selection of narrowband analog (12.5 kHz), or narrowband digital (12.5kHz) operation on each of a minimum of 100 channels. The transceiver’s opera-tional controls must be located and arranged so that the pilot and observer/copilot when seated, have full and unrestricted movement of each control without interference from clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls.

B7.3.3.1 The transceiver’s operational frequency range must include the band of 136.0000 MHz to 173.9975 MHz. The operator(s) must be able to program any usable channels within that band, along with any required CTCSS tones, Na-tional Access Codes (NAC’s), or Talk Group ID’s (TGID’s), while in flight. The transceiver must also incorporate a separate, programmable GUARD receiver, with accompanying GUARD transmit capability. Unless instructed by the Government for use on a specific project, all frequencies programmed for use under this Contract must be in the narrow-band analog mode.

B7.3.3.2 Carrier output power for the transceiver must be 10 watts nominal value (original design specification). The transceiver must be capable of displaying receiver and transmitter operating frequency, alpha-numeric channel labels, and must provide both receiver and transmitter activation indicators for MAIN and GUARD. Simultaneous monitoring of both MAIN and GUARD receivers is required. Scanning of the GUARD frequency is not acceptable.

B7.3.3.3 Prior to acceptance under this contract, the transceiver must be programmed with the narrowband analog GUARD receive and transmit frequencies of 168.625 MHz, with a 110.9 Hz CTCSS tone on transmit only.

B7.3.3.4 The following VHF-FM aeronautical transceivers are known to meet the above requirements:

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

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

B7.3.4 Provisions for auxiliary VHF-FM (AUX-FM) portable radio:

B7.3.4.1 Interface for installing and properly operating an auxiliary VHF-FM portable radio through the aircraft's audio control system(s). The interface must consist of the appropriate wiring from the audio control system, terminated in an ITT/Cannon type MS3112E12-10S 10-pin connector conveniently located for use by the observer/copilot, and utilizing the contact assignments as specified by drawing FS/OAS A-17 in Exhibit 8.

B7.3.4.2 One weatherproof, external, broadband antenna covering the 150-174 MHz band, with associated RG-58A/U (or equivalent) coaxial cable and connector, terminated in a bulkhead-mounted, female BNC connector (type UG-290A), conveniently located for use by the observer/copilot adjacent to the above 10-pin connector (Comant model CI-177 or equal).

B7.3.4.3 Mounting facilities for securely installing the auxiliary VHF-FM portable radio in the cockpit in accordance with the FAA AC 43.13-2B specifications. Locate and arrange the mounting facilities so that a seated observer/copilot has full and unrestricted movement of the radio's controls, without interference from the 18-inch adapter cable, clothing, cockpit structure, or flight controls.

B7.3.4.4 Positive-polarity microphone excitation voltage provided to the AUX-FM system from the aircraft DC power system through a suitable resistor network. A blocking capacitor must be provided to prevent the portable radio micro-phone excitation voltage from entering the system. Sidetone for the AUX-FM must also be provided (NAT model AA34-300, Premier model PA-34, or equivalent).

B7.3.4.5 In lieu of the above AUX-FM requirements, the Contractor may substitute an additional VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver (FM-2) which meets the requirements for the VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver(s) as detailed above.

B7.3.5 One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware compatible with the government’s Automated Flight Following (AFF) Program (https://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. For questions about current compatibility requirements contact the AFF Program Manager listed under con-tacts at https://www.aff.gov.

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 occu-pant 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 50 states. 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 geo-graphic 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 regis-tered AFF aircraft hardware into another aircraft, then the contractor must contact the government’s AFF Program mak-ing the appropriate changes prior to aircraft use. In all cases, the contractor must ensure that the correct aircraft infor-mation is indicated within AFF. The contractor must contact the Government of system changes, scheduled mainte-nance, 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 opera-tional check must consist of confirming the aircraft being tested is displayed in AFF (indicating it is currently transmit-ting data to AFF) and that all information displayed in AFF is current. A username and password are required to access AFF. Log on to the AFF 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.

B7.3.5.7 This clause incorporates Specification Section Supplement available at: https://www.aff.gov with the same force and affect as if they were presented as full text herein.

B7.4 Navigational Systems https://www.aff.gov/ https://www.aff.gov/contractspecs

B7.4.1 One permanently installed, panel-mounted global positioning system (GPS-1) utilizing an approved, fixed exter-nal 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 posi-tioning. The GPS navigation database must be updated annually covering the geographic areas where the aircraft will operate.

B7.5 Audio Systems

B7.5.1 Two separate audio control systems (which may be combined in a single unit) for the pilot and observer/co-pilot to select receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone/push to talk (PTT) audio inputs for all installed radios and public address (PA) systems. Each system must also allow the pilot and observer/copilot to independently adjust both the intercommunications system (ICS) and the receiver audio output levels.

B7.5.1.1 Transmitter selection and operation. Separate transmitter selection controls must be provided for both the pilot’s and observer/copilot’s microphone/PTT inputs. The system must be configured so the pilot and observer/copilot may each simultaneously select and utilize a different transmitter (or PA system when installed) via their respective microphone/PTT. Whenever a transmitter is selected, the companion receiver audio must automatically be selected for the corresponding earphone. Transmitter sidetone audio must be provided for the user as well as for cross-monitoring via the corresponding receiver selection switch on the other audio control system.

B7.5.1.2 Receiver selection and operation. Separate controls must be provided for both pilot and observer/copilot to select audio from one or any combination of available receivers. The ICS-equipped aft passenger positions must monitor the receiver(s) as selected by the observer/copilot. The receiver audio output must be free of excessive distortion, hum, noise, and crosstalk, and must be amplified sufficiently to facilitate ease of use in a noisy cockpit/cabin environment.

B7.5.1.3 The audio system(s) controls must be located and arranged so that both the pilot and observer/copilot, when seated, have full movement of their respective controls without interference from their clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls. Labeling and marking of controls must be clear, understandable, legible, and permanent. Electronic label maker marking is acceptable.

B7.5.2 An ICS for the pilot, observer/copilot, and the two aft cabin exit positions. ICS audio must mix with, but not mute, selected receiver audio. An ICS audio level control must be provided for each position above. Adjustment of the ICS audio level at any position must not affect the level at any other position. A "hot mic" capability, controlled via an activation switch or voice activation (VOX), must be provided for the pilot and copilot/observer positions. ICS sidetone audio must be provided for the earphones corresponding with the microphone in use. The ICS audio output must be free of excessive distortion, hum, noise, and crosstalk and must be amplified sufficiently to facilitate ease of use in a noisy cockpit/cabin environment.

B7.5.3 Earphones, microphones, PTT’s, and jacks designed for operation with 600-ohm earphones and carbon-equiva-lent, noise-canceling boom type microphones (Gentex electret type model 5060-2, military dynamic type M-87/AIC with type CE-100 TR preamplifier, or equivalent) with U-174/U (single/male) type connector plug. The pilot position only may be configured for low impedance (dynamic) operation.

B7.5.3.1 A single U-92A/U type connector jack, which will accept a U-174/U type plug and provide the ICS and radio functions as specified above, must be furnished at each required station.

B7.5.3.2 Separate PTT switches for radio transmitter and ICS microphone operation must be provided at the pilot, ob-server/copilot, and any other positions required above to be furnished with both radio transmitter and ICS operation.

The pilot's PTT switches must be mounted on the cyclic control. The observer/copilot's and any other required position’s PTT switches must be mounted on the cord to the earphone/microphone connector. The aft cabin positions must be furnished with cord-mounted ICS PTT switches.

B7.6 Other Avionics

B7.6.1 One air traffic control (ATC) transponder and altitude reporting system meeting the requirements of 14 CFR Part

91.215 (a) and (b) and inspected and tested every 24 months in accordance with 14 CFR 91.413.

B7.6.2 The Contractor must furnish a cellular telephone for use by the PIC. The cellular telephone must be provided with service to the area of the contiguous 48 States. Each cellular telephone must be equipped with both 110VAC and 12VDC adapter cord assemblies for charging use. The Contractor must provide the number of the cellular telephone to Government personnel when requested.

B7.6.3 Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) All aircraft must be equipped to meet the ADS-B OUT requirements of 14 CFR 91.225. ADS-B OUT systems must be approved to either TSO-C154c (978MHz Universal Access Transceiver [UAT]) or TSO-C166b (1090MHz Extended Squitter [1090ES]). Aircraft operating outside of the United States must be equipped with systems approved to TSO-C166b.

B7.6.4 Each aircraft must be equipped to meet the Radar Altimeter requirements of 14 CFR 135.160, where applicable.

B8 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Equipment Requirements (Required for Lower 48 States Operations Only) B8.1 General.

B8.1.1 Fuel servicing vehicles must meet 49 CFR requirements.

B8.1.2 When requested by the Government, the Contractor must provide one fuel servicing vehicle (truck and trailer combination is acceptable) for each line item (aircraft) awarded. The vehicle will be stationed at the designated base, unless dispatched by the Government to other locations. Vehicle specifications follow:

B8.1.2.1 The fuel servicing vehicle must be a truck capable of transporting fuel…