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On Call Type III Helicopter flight services for Aerial Capture, Eradication, and Trapping of Animals (ACETA) & Wild Horse and Burro (WH&B)

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Period of Performance: 05/01/2025 to 04/30/2030

00010 On Call Type III Helicopter flight services for

Aerial Capture, Eradication, and Trapping of

Animals (ACETA) & Wild Horse and Burro (WH&B)

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SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICING

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ACRONYMS

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 Item Requirement A2. Schedule Of Services And Prices A3 Additional Pay Items (Time & Materials IAW FAR 52.212-4 Alt 1)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of BPA B2 Certifications B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications) B4 BPAs B5 Condition of Equipment B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements B7 Avionics Requirements B8 Fuel Servicing Vehicle (FSV) Equipment Requirements (Required for Lower 48 States Operations Only)

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 Pilot Requirements B10 Pilot Qualifications B11 Personnel Duty Limitations B12 Flight Crewmembers Duty and Flight Limitations B13 Mechanic Requirement B14 Mechanic Qualifications B15 Mechanic Duty Limitations B16 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Requirement and Qualifications (Required for Lower 48 States Operations Only) B17 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Duty Limitations B18 Gunners, Animal Handlers and Veterinary Services (Applicable to Program Items 4B, 5B and 8B only.)

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

BPA TERMS AND CONDITIONS

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998) Clauses Incorporated By Reference FAR 52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance FAR 52.212-4(k) Taxes FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders—Commercial Products And Commercial Services (May 2024) FAR 52.217-8 Option To Extend Services (Nov 1999) FAR 52.219-14 Limitations On Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (Deviation) FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. (Oct 2023) (Deviation) . 53 FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses (Nov 2020)

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DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities And Delegations (Sep 2011) DIAR 1452.228-71 Aircraft And General Public Liability Insurance (Mar 1989) C1 Invoices - Aircraft Use Reports (AUR) C2 Electronic Invoicing And Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021) C3 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements C4 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) (Dec 2015) C5 Aircraft Insurance C6 Post-Award Conference / Prework Meeting C7 BPA Period C8 Orders For Service C9 Order Cancellations C10 Onboarding Procedures C11 Add / Remove Aircraft After BPA Award C12 Government Representatives & POCs C13 Personnel Conduct C14 Safety C15 Mishaps C16 Economic Price Adjustment For Fuel C17 Availability Requirements C18 Schedule Of Operations And Reaction Time C19 Unavailability And Damages C20 Daily Availability C21 Flight Time C22 Mobilization/Demobilization C23 Price Per-Animal Captured By Net Gun/Dart Gun -– Item 5B/ 8B C24 Helicopter Trailering C25 Additional Personnel C26 Additional Pay Items (From Schedule Of Items) C27 Government Miscellaneous Charges

SECTION C EXHIBITS

Exhibit 1 Standard Interagency Load Calculation Method and Form Exhibit 2 Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart Exhibit 3 Unacceptable Aircraft Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit 4 Acceptable Paint Schemes Exhibit 5 First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit 6 Drawing FS/OAS A-15 Exhibit 7 Drawing FS/OAS A-16 Exhibit 8 Drawing FS/OAS A-17 Exhibit 9 Helicopter Synthetic Longline Requirements Exhibit 10 Helicopter Like Makes and Model Groups Plus Series EXHIBIT 11 Safety Management System (SMS), Flight Time, Accident History, And FAA Violation Questionnaire (Pre-Award Ver. 6.0 – 2024) Exhibit 12 Unavailability Conversion Chart Exhibit 13 Capture Support Minimum Equipment List for Full-SErvice Contractor for Darting and Net Gunning (Items 6A and 7A) Exhibit 14 Add/Remove Aircraft Form DOI On-Call Small Helicopter BPAs Exhibit 15 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION INFORMATION

SECTION D - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

D1 General Information D2 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard D3 Proposals D4 Proposal Contents D5 Period for Acceptance of Offers D6 Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers

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D7 Evaluation of Proposals D8 Evaluation Factors D9 Technical Capability D10 Organizational Safety D11 Past Performance D12 Evaluated Price D13 Proposal Analysis and Contractor Selections D14 Notice of Award D15 Inquiries Regarding the Solicitation

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

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Full Text FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) FAR 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures (Dec 2023) FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024) FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (Jul 1996) (Deviation) FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions (Nov 2020) DIAR 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information (Apr 1984)

SECTION E EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT E-1

EXHIBIT E-2

EXHIBIT E-3

EXHIBIT E-4

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ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular AD Airworthiness Directive AFF Automated Flight Following AMS Aviation Management System A&P Airframe and Power Plant AQD Acquisition Services Directorate ARA Aircraft Rental Agreement ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASO Aviation Safety Office ATC Air Traffic Control AUR Aircraft Use Report BPA Blanket Purchase Agreement CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative CFR Code of Federal Regulations 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 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 Proposal RPM revolutions per minute SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated 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

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 Item Requirement

The intent of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to award multiple Blanket Purchasing Agreements (BPA) in accordance with FAR 13.303 and FAR Subpart 13.5 to obtain On-Call helicopter flight services for Aerial Capture, Eradication, and Tagging of Animals (ACETA) and Wild Horse and Burro (WH&B) missions for the Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Forest Service and other Government agencies who have written agreements with the Interior Business Center (IBC). Specific flights may be for low level reconnaissance. The different types of missions are identified as Program Items as shown below. See pages 5 & 6 for Program Item definitions for ACETA and WH&B Programs:

Inventory/Count and Classification definitions are included and may be performed under this BPA; however, they are not considered ACETA operations.

Program item definitions for ACETA operations include: Herding, Eradication, Darting/Marking, Trapping and Net gunning.

Program Item definitions for WH&B Programs include: Herding and Trapping

Aircraft Requirement: Light helicopters (more than one make/model aircraft may be offered).

Minimum helicopter characteristics:

Light helicopter(s).

Three seats, one pilot and two passenger seats and 180 horsepower output minimum.

Helicopter Performance:

Helicopters provided must be capable of performing in at least one of the following categories below. This performance must be accomplished/calculated with 1 pilot @ 200 lb., 2 crewmembers @ 200 lb. per person, survival kit @ 25 lb., and fuel for 1 hour and 30 minutes of flight plus 20 minutes reserve as defined in 14 CFR 91.151(b). (Use fuel consumption and weight reduction chart provided in the exhibits.) (Calculations must be performed utilizing the Interagency Load Calculation Form provided in the exhibits.)

For operations up to 4,000 feet density altitude (DA). Hover out-of-ground effect (HOGE) at 4,000 feet DA.

For operations above 4,000 to 7,000 feet (DA). Hover out-of-ground effect (HOGE) at 7,000 feet DA.

For operations above 7,000 to 9,000 feet (DA). Hover out-of-ground effect (HOGE) at 9,000 feet DA.

For operations above 9,000 feet (DA). The aircraft must meet hover out-of-ground effect (HOGE) performance for the highest anticipated DA.

Minimum crew and fuel service vehicle requirement per helicopter (all program items): Pilot-in-Command (PIC), fuel service vehicle, and fuel servicing vehicle driver (relief crew not required)

Additional personnel (required for Program Items 4, 5 and 8 when ordered): Aerial gunner, animal handler(s), and veterinary support.

Offerors must ensure helicopters meet the minimum requirements of this BPA. Helicopters offered under this BPA equipped with non-turbocharged reciprocating engines having less than 300 rated horsepower will be limited to operations below 4,000 feet density altitude.

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Offers may include multiple aircraft pricing for different makes and models of aircraft. The Government however reserves the right to accept and make award only for makes and models that are considered most suitable for fulfilling the work to be done. It is at the Government's discretion to determine aircraft make and model suitability and the number of aircraft needed to fulfill the expected program needs. Most wild horse/burro program needs are expected to be satisfied by use of a reciprocating engine and/or Soloy turbine type aircraft, which meet or exceed the minimum aircraft requirements shown above.

PROGRAM ITEM

ACETA MISSION

Mission Profile Based Upon Typical Expected Flight Complexity and Associated Risk Level Associated with the Mission. (See Pricing Schedule for Breakdown of full Contractor crew only [B] and Government crew[A]).

SURVEY/CENSUS/

INVENTORY

NON-ACETA

Requires pilot approval for “Low Level Reconnaissance”

Survey/Census/Inventory flights are not considered ACETA. Flights are conducted at altitudes of 100 feet AGL or higher (if plausible and practical). The purpose of these flights is the assessment of overall numbers of animals in a specific area and are neither gender nor age specific.

The operation is conducted with qualified non-crewmember observers(s).

2 CLASSIFICATION

NON-ACETA

Requires pilot approval for “Classification

Classification (Detailed census operations): An operation conducted to acquire a detailed animal census.

Identification of specific characteristics of the animals may require the maneuvering the helicopter much lower to ground than required for an inventory survey in which animals are simply counted from higher altitudes. May also require maneuvering the helicopter to direct the animals into a position that allows identification of characteristics such as age, sex, or health to be readily identified. Animal Classification is not considered a subset of ACETA.

The operation is conducted with qualified non-crewmember(s) (e.g. observers, biologists)

3 HERDING

ACETA

WILD HORSE AND BURRO-

Requires pilot approval for ACETA/(or WHB (Herding only)

Herding: Use of a helicopter to haze and subsequently encourage movement of an animal or group of animals along the ground from one location to another.

Normally this is conducted with only the pilot onboard however, when required Government personnel may serve as qualified non crew members.

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4A and B ERADICATION/DARTING/

MARKING

Eradication: Use of a helicopter to euthanize animals by discharging a firearm from the aircraft.

(Above 50’ AGL)

ACETA-Requires pilot approval for “ACETA” or

“ACETA -

“Eradication/Darting/Marking > 50 ft”

Darting: Use of a helicopter to chemically immobilize/sedate or vaccinate animals by discharging a tranquilizer dart from a specialized dart gun/device fired from the aircraft.

Marking: Use of a helicopter to mark animals with paint or dye utilizing a specialized paintball gun fired from the aircraft.

Best practices for eradication, darting, and/or marking operations dictate using the maximum effective range of the firearm in use to enhance safety of the aircraft and crew by allowing the mission to be conducted at AGL altitudes that maintains substantial clearance from obstacles and reduces the chance of ricochet and obstacle blade strike of the main or tail rotor blades.

Normally conducted with a minimal crew consisting of a pilot and gunner. However, the operation may require other qualified non-crewmember(s) (e.g. observer, veterinarian, biologist)

5 A and B ERADICATION/DARTING/

MARKING

(Below 50’AGL)

ACETA-Requires pilot approval for “ACETA” or “ACETA- Eradication/Darting/Marking < 50 ft”

Eradication: Use of a helicopter to euthanize animals by discharging a firearm from the aircraft.

Darting: Use of a helicopter to chemically immobilize/sedate or vaccinate animals by discharging a tranquilizer dart from a specialized dart gun/device fired from the aircraft.

Marking: Use of a helicopter to mark animals with paint or dye utilizing a specialized paintball gun fired from the aircraft.

Low level eradication, darting, and/or marking operations increases the risk to aircraft and crew.

However, some operations require that the aircraft be operated at low altitudes in close proximity to the animal. Best practice dictates to maximize the range of all devices and keep the aircraft at the highest AGL altitude possible to mitigate this risk.

Normally conducted with a minimal crew consisting of a pilot and gunner. However, the operation may require other qualified non-crewmember(s) (e.g. observer, veterinarian, biologist)

(ACETA)

TRAPPING

ACETA – Requires pilot approval for “ACETA” or “ACETA (Trapping only)”.

Trapping: Use of a helicopter to capture animals by herding animals into a pen, net, trap, or set of corrals.

Normally requires substantial maneuvering below 50 ft.

in close proximity to the animal, ground and other obstacles.

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(WH&B)

WILD HORSE AND BURRO

(Trapping) qualifies approved pilot to perform Herding.

Note: specific pilot qualifications are required see B10.2.8.5

Normally this is conducted with only the pilot onboard. However, when required Government personnel may serve as qualified non crew members.

8A and B NETGUNNING (Aerial capture of animals by deploying a net over the animal from a helicopter utilizing a specialized net gun.)

ACETA-Requires pilot approval for “ACETA”

Qualifies pilot for all ACETA operations.

Net Gunning: Use of a helicopter to capture animals by deploying a capture net over the animal utilizing a specialized handheld net gun fired from the aircraft.

Net gunning is a means of capture where a net is deployed from a handheld device (e.g. netgun) in order to capture animals. The net gun has four separate barrels that are pointed in slightly diverging directions to allow for a net to be deployed in a fully open position to capture animals. The successful deployment of nets from an aircraft requires a coordinated effort between the pilot and a trained gunner.

Requires substantial maneuvering below 50 ft. in close proximity to the animal, ground and manmade obstacles.

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A2. Schedule Of Services And Prices

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The BPA price shall include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties as per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-4(k) Taxes.

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

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

2. Enter the applicable make and model of the aircraft being offered along with pricing.

Different make/models of aircraft can be identified on the same page as long as the operating base and pricing is the same – if either items are different, copy these pages and complete a separate Pricing Schedule table. Pricing must be included for all years for the offer to be acceptable.

3. An offer may be submitted in response to some or all of the 16 Programs; however, an offer may only be submitted for Items 1 and 2 if offer includes services for one or more of ACETA Items 3 through 8.

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

5. The Pricing Schedule table(s) included in this document will be made a part of subsequent individual conformed BPA, if selected for award.

6. All pricing shall be in whole dollars only.

OFFEROR’S NAME Mandatory (Offeror name should correspond with name entered on SF1449)

MAKE/MODEL

/FAA TAIL #

OF AIRCRAFT

Mandatory (multiple N numbers may be entered if same make and model)

OFFEROR’S BASE OF OPERATIONS

(FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SOLICITATION)

Mandatory (One location only)

PROGRAM

ITEMS

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

UNIT

*PRICE

Year 1 5/1/25 - 4/30/26

Year 2 5/1/26 - 4/30/27

Year 3 5/1/27 - 4/30/28

Year 4 5/1/28 - 4/30/29

Year 5 5/1/29 - 4/30/30

INVENTORY/COUNT

helicopter, pilot, and fuel servicing vehicle driver)

FT

Flight Hour

CLASSIFICATION

(helicopter, pilot, and fuel servicing

HERDING WH&B/ACETA

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4A

ERADICATION/DARTING

(Above 50ft AGL) * 50’ AGL and above limit is mandatory. Pilots conducting Eradication or Darting ops below these limits are in violation of this BPA.

P45

4B

ERADICATION/DARTING

(Above 50ft AGL) * 50’ AGL and above limit is mandatory. Pilots conducting Eradication or Darting ops below these limits are in violation of this BPA.

*Fully Contractor Provided (helicopter, pilot, fuel servicing vehicle driver, gunner, and animal handler = total of 4 personnel)

P46

5A

DARTING/MARKING

(Below 50ft AGL)

P35

5B

DARTING/MARKING

(Below 50ft AGL)

*Fully Contractor Provided (helicopter, pilot, fuel servicing vehicle driver, gunner, and animal handler = total of 4 personnel)

P34

TRAPPING ACETA

(Includes herding, drive netting, trapping)

P32

TRAPPING WH&B

(Includes herding, trapping)

P33

8A

NET GUNNING

Contractor and Government Provided (helicopter, pilot, and fuel servicing vehicle driver = total of 2 contractor personnel)

P37

8B

NET GUNNING

*Fully Contractor Provided (helicopter, pilot, fuel servicing vehicle driver, gunner, and animal handler = total of 4 personnel)

P36

Additional Gunner (when ordered by the Government) (Net or Dart) (See C25.1)

P02

Daily Per Person

Additional Animal Handler

(See C25.2)

P01

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Additional Veterinary Support

(See C25.3)

P04

Ag-Nav GPS System - Daily Rate (When ordered and utilized, enter whole dollars)

P05

Daily Rate

Helicopter Trailering (Applicable to Contractors offering this capability) Lump sum amount includes load and unload (see C24).

P16

Each Load & Unload

Helicopter Trailering Mileage Rate (this rate is paid in lieu of the mileage rates shown below) (See C24.2)

P15

Per Mile

Mobilization/Demobilization Ferry Time Flight Rate:

This rate is for flight time from point of hire or Contractors Base of Operations, whichever is less to the Project location.

This Line Item is Optional but will be considered in the cost evaluation at the time of Order Placement. (See C22)

FY

Flight Guarantee: Government will pay a flight guarantee of 3 hours per day when applicable.

(See C21.3)

GT

Per Day

Paid at Flight Rate

A3 Additional Pay Items (Time & Materials IAW FAR 52.212-4 Alt 1)

A3.1 Additional Pay Items Schedule

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

DESCRIPTION

PARAGRAPH

PAY

ITEM

CODE

RATE

a

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage (based upon truck capacity and as ordered)

C26.3

SMS

SMM

SML

0-349 gal 350-749 gal

750 gal and up

$1.89 per mile $2.64 per mile $3.67 per mile b Airport Use, Veterinary Supplies Costs

C26.5 & C8.8 SC Actual cost c Subsistence Allowance C26.2 PD Per FTR d Extended Standby – Crew C21.8 EA $62.00 per hour e

Price per Animal Captured by Darting or Netgun* (fully contractor-provided services only) *Applicable to Programs 5B and 8B only

C23

P23

$120.00 per animal (this amount paid in addition to actual flight time)

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A3.2 Aviation Fuel Information

The BPA's hourly flight rates are subject to economic price adjustments (EPA) for changes in the price of the Jet Fuel (CONUS) Base Fuel Price (see C16, Economic Price Adjustment-Fuel).

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The hourly flight rates proposed are subject to adjustment, up or down, due to the fluctuation in jet fuel price from the reference below. It is important for the contractor to understand the ramifications of the BPA's Economic Price Adjustment clause (see C16). The Base Fuel Price referenced in the following table should be considered when developing the hourly flight rates offered in your proposal. If the referenced price per gallon for jet fuel changes in accordance with section C16, the Government or contractor is entitled to an adjustment to the hourly flight rates based upon the change in fuel price per gallon and the economic cruise speed and fuel consumption of the BPA aircraft. The Contractor agrees to accept price adjustments, up or down, based upon its aircraft fuel consumption information and the current reference price of jet fuel at the time of the adjustment. The adjustments will be made via issuance of a bilateral modification, which must be agreed to by both parties prior to being fully executed.

FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

Contracting Officer will complete when fuel adjustments are made.

Lower 48 States Only

Make/model of Aircraft Jet Fuel Requested/Effective Date of Price Adjustment

Referenced Fuel Source Locations

(full service) Fuel price obtained from http://www.airnav.com/fuel ph: xxx-xxx-xxxx

Base Fuel Price $ 6.23 Fuel Price at adjustment (also becomes New Base)

Effective Date Date of Award Effective Date

Source Document Original BPA Source Document

Rate Adjustment $ X consumption rate of Increase or

Decrease Due

Current Flight Rates

1st BPA Year:

2nd BPA Year:

3rd BPA Year:

4th BPA Year:

5th BPA Year:

Adjusted Flight Rates

1st BPA Year:

2nd BPA Year:

3rd BPA Year:

4th BPA Year:

5th BPA Year:

http://www.airnav.com/fuel

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AIRPORT / LOCATION

JET FUEL

(Base Price)

San Bernardino Airport / San Bernardino, CA $5.20 Cutter Flying Service / Albuquerque, NM $7.42 Ryan Field Airport / Tucson, AZ $5.95 Provo Municipal Airport / Provo, UT $6.04 Boise Air Terminal / Boise, ID $6.89 Billings Logan International Airport / Billings, MT $4.69 Grand Junction Regional Airport / Grand Junction, CO $7.40 Reno/Tahoe International Airport / Reno, NV $7.64 Pangborn Memorial Airport / Wenatchee, WA $6.12 Apple Valley Airport / Apple Valley, CA $5.15 Carson City Airport / Carson City, NV $5.99 Johnson County Airport / Buffalo, WY $6.25 AVERAGE (Base Fuel Price) $6.23 Date fuel prices obtained 02 October 2024 http://www.airnav.com/fuel

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of BPA

B1.1 The intent of this BPA is to obtain fully Contractor furnished, operated, and maintained on-call helicopter flight services which are capable of supporting the aerial capture, eradication, and tagging of animals (ACETA) program missions to include aerial transportation of animals. Additional specific missions will be in support of the Wild Horse and Burro (WH&B) herding and trapping programs. Although not categorized as actual ACETA missions, Inventory/Census/Survey operations are allowed to be performed under the scope of this BPA. Services will require the transportation of Government personnel and cargo as needed. The Contractor must have the capability of administering vaccines or other prescribed biological drugs as well as the taking of biological samples from the wildlife species being captured when providing services under Programs 5B and 8B. These needs will be identified and coordinated on a project basis. Missions may require flight operations to be conducted above 12,500 and/or 14,000 feet PA but less than 18,000 feet PA for periods of time of up to two-hour duration. Contractors must ensure compliance with FAA regulatory requirements concerning the use of oxygen. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

B1.2 The primary users of this BPA will be various DOI bureaus and offices that are tasked with the management of a variety of wildlife species. Use of this BPA may be determined to be appropriate by the DOI IBC Acquisition Services Directorate Contracting Officer (CO) to support other users accomplishing the type of programs identified above. Such use will be as set forth by modification or specific CO authorization to the BPA.

B1.3 The Government and Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to successfully complete this BPA.

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

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

B2 Certifications

The Contractor must obtain and keep current all of the following required certificates and must ensure that BPA 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 BPA (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. Offered 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 A and/or B loads as appropriate.

B2.4 The BPA aircraft must have a standard airworthiness certificate. The installation of any equipment required by this BPA must be FAA approved.

B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications)

In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order must be used in such resolution: (i) Typed provisions of these specifications; (ii) DOI Office of Aviation Services (OAS) supplements and/or exhibits incorporated by reference; (iii) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (iv) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; (v) other documents incorporated by reference.

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B4 BPAs

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

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

B4.3 Electronic copies of BPA’s and 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 viewing device.

B5 Condition of Equipment

B5.1 The Contractor-furnished aircraft and all other equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft must be airworthy, and systems and components must be free of leaks, except where specified by the manufacturer. No fuel leaks are allowed.

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, or repairs 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.

B5.3.1 See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit 3 for examples of the lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

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

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide fully compliant helicopter(s) that is equipped as shown below:

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.

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Note: Applicable to Items 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 8A and 8B: When the gunner is shooting from the front seat, a rotary type buckle, similar the Pacific Scientific “Saf-T-Matic” is required on helicopters not equipped with an approved shooting window or door.

B6.6 Shoulder harnesses (either single-strap or double-strap) for each aft cabin occupant. Shoulder harness straps and lap belts must fasten with a single-point, metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism.

B6.7 Fire extinguisher(s), as required by 14 CFR Part 135, must be a handheld bottle, minimum 2-B: C rating, mounted and accessible to the flight crew while seated. (See the fire extinguisher maintenance instructions in Section B29.5.)

B6.8 Dual controls for initial pilot performance evaluation. (May also be required for interim or recurrent pilot performance evaluations at the option of the Government and for operations conducted under training option per B10.3 and B20.12.)

B6.9 Aircraft lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR Part 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 in the Acceptable Paint Schemes Exhibit 4.

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

B6.14 Personnel access steps for aircraft with a floor height greater than 18 inches, to ensure safe entrance and exit from each door. For Program Item 8, the aircraft must have an approved step in the gunner's position that will aid the gunner in supporting a proper shooting position.

B6.15 Locking cap(s) (if manufactured for the make and model of aircraft offered) on all fuel inlet ports.

B6.16 Cabin heater and window defogger.

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

B6.18 Cabin doors which may be removed or opened in flight.

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

B6.20 Cargo compartment, internal or external as specified below:

If internal:

B6.20.1 15-cubic-foot baggage compartment within the aircraft fuselage specifically designed to carry cargo separate from the cabin.

If external:

B6.20.2 Cargo rack. A side-mounted external rack attached to the aircraft. The racks must have at a minimum a horizontal surface of approximately 48 by 15 inches, with a depth of 2.5 inches. Cargo carried in the rack is secured with tie down net, straps, or bungees. Examples: Alaskan Skycraft-style transporters and Garlick cargo racks.

OR

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B6.20.3 Cargo pod. An externally side-mounted pod of either fiberglass or Kevlar construction that secures the cargo with a locking lid and is weatherproof. Examples: Heli-Composites Canada Star pod and Dart Heli-Utility-PodTM.

OR

B6.20.4 Cargo basket. An externally side-mounted basket constructed with tubular frame and expanded metal and incorporating a locking lid or tie down net, straps, or bungees to secure cargo. Examples: Dart Heli-Utility-BasketTM and Aeronautical Accessories utility cargo basket.

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

Note: External cargo racks, baskets, or pods may be removed when conducting operations for which they are not required;

however, rack(s), basket(s), or pod(s) must be installed and/or removed when specifically requested by the Government.

B6.21 Cargo restraint system for aircraft manufactured with a parcel/storage area behind the rear passenger seats.

B6.22 An accessory power source consisting of an MS 3112E-12-3S three-pin connector, accessible in the cabin. Pin B must be airframe ground; pin A must be +28VDC (for 28-volt aircraft); and pin C must be +14VDC (for 14-volt aircraft). The circuit must be protected by a 5-amp circuit protection.

B6.22.1 The aircraft must be equipped with on permanently installed circuit breaker-protected dual USB charging port for powering Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) as described in B7.6.8 (Cigarette lighter adapter is not acceptable.)

B6.23 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits (Exhibit 5) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights.

B6.24 A survival kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits (Exhibit 5) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and must be included in weight and balance/load calculations.

Special Note: Items in the following paragraphs B6.25 through B6.28.7 are required for long line operations per requirements and/or offerings in Section A.

B6.25 A convex mirror for the pilot to observe the sling load. The convex mirror is not required for aircraft equipped and modified for vertical reference external load operation (i.e., door gauges, modified seat, alternate cargo hook release positions, and bubble window) or for aircraft where direct vertical reference is possible.

B6.26 One cargo hook that may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft. May be removed for projects that do not require transportation of Class B external loads; however, the cargo hook must be installed and/or removed when specifically requested by the Government. (See the cargo hook maintenance requirements in Section B29.6)

B6.27 Part number MS 3101E-24-11S, nine-pin connector, for use as the power source for a remote cargo hook. Pin D must be airframe ground. Pin E must be switched 28VDC, protected by a manually operable, 50-amp circuit breaker.

B6.27.1 A lanyard to support the connector and mounted within 12 inches of the cargo hook.

B6.27.2 This connector must have multiple circuit capacity sufficient to provide power and control for Contractor-furnished equipment. The long line remote must be wired through this connector (FS/OAS Drawing A-16 in Exhibit 7). 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.

B6.28 One remote cargo hook with related cabling and release system, complying with the following specifications:

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B6.28.1 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.

B6.28.2 The remote hook must be protected by a metal ring or cage that does not interfere with the use or function of the hook.

B6.28.3 Counter wound or rotation resistant wire rope with swaged fittings having a minimum breaking strength of 3.75 times the working load with appropriate placards and/or synthetic rope meeting the requirements of the Helicopter Synthetic Long line Requirements Exhibit 9.

B6.28.4 The length of the rope must be readily adjustable from 50 to 150 feet in 50-foot increments.

B6.28.5 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.

B6.28.6 All fabrication and installation methods must comply with 14 CFR Part 133 and AC 43.13–1B.

B6.28.7 Remote hook operating switch must be mounted on the collective control to avoid confusion with the helicopter cargo hook release.

B6.29 Other auxiliary equipment.

Applicable to Program Items 4B, 5B, and 8B. Based on requirements, appropriate firearm(s) for eradication, paintball gun for marking, tranquilizer (dart) gun, darts and charges for chemical immobilization, net gun, charges, and nets must be provided. Full-service Contractors must provide appropriately sized nets/hobbles, blindfolds and transport equipment for the wildlife species to be net gunned, in the quantities listed in the equipment Exhibit 13. When requested, the Contractor must self-certify that nets have not been used in an area known to be exposed to any disease such as Chronic Wasting Disease, etc.

The Contractor must provide the appropriate animal subduing items such as hobbles, blindfolds, etc. The Contractor may be required to transport the animals from remote sites to a staging area and must have the appropriate animal capture support equipment as identified in the Capture Support Minimum Equipment List for Full-service Contractor for Darting and Net Gunning Exhibit 13 to transport the animal in an apparatus that supports the animal’s body weight, adequately protects the animal’s airway, and protects the animal from injury.

Note: All equipment required for ACETA will be inspected by OAS. Net guns must be Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) approved or be registered and meet the requirements under the National Firearms Act (26 U.S.C. Chapter 53 and 27 CFR Part 479). Documentation of approval or registration of the net gun must be provided to the OAS inspector.

Any net guns that are not approved or registered by the BATF will be considered illegal and reported to the appropriate authorities.

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General

B7.1.1 The Contractor must provide, install, and maintain the following systems in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the installation and maintenance standards of Section B7. Detailed avionics systems performance requirements are listed in Avionics Operational Test Standards (FS/OAS_A24F.pdf) (copies available upon request from OAS Avionics, or the most recent list may be found online at: https://www.nifc.gov/resources/NIICD/niicd-documents .)

B7.2 Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards

B7.2.1 Strict adherence to the recommendations in the following FAA Advisory Circulars is required: AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11, "Aircraft Electrical Systems," and Chapter 12, "Aircraft Avionics Systems”; AC 43.13-2B Chapter 1, https://www.nifc.gov/sites/default/files/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.pdf https://www.nifc.gov/resources/NIICD/niicd-documents

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

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

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

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

B7.2.5 All installed transceivers must be placarded with designations matching the transmitter/receiver controls on the installed audio control system(s).

B7.3 Communications Systems

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

91.207 (excluding section f). If not powered by its own, integral battery, the ELT remote switch/light must be powered by unswitched aircraft power. ELT antennas must be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. TSO-C126 and newer ELTs require documentation of current registration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), or the national civil aviation authority with which the aircraft is registered.

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

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

B7.3.3 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 operational controls must be located and arranged so that the pilot and observer/copilot when seated, have full and unrestricted movement of each control without interference from clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls.

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

B7.3.3.2 Carrier output power for each VHF-FM transceiver must be 10 watts nominal value (original design specification).

Each transceiver must be capable of displaying receiver and transmitter operating frequency, alpha-numeric…