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This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for on-call helicopter services issued by the Department of the Interior, U.S. Wildland Fire Service, through the Interior Business Center Acquisition Services Directorate. The solicitation is set-aside for small business concerns and seeks multiple-award firm fixed-price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts for turbine and/or small reciprocating engine helicopter services in Hawaii. Services are limited to operators authorized to conduct flight services in Hawaii and maintaining a Hawaii base of operations. The solicitation number is 140D0426R0075, and proposals are due September 28, 2026, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time, submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Heather Armstrong at Heather_armstrong@ibc.doi.gov.

The government requires seven aircraft categories ranging from three-passenger MD 500 helicopters with 600-pound payload (Item 2) to nine-passenger Bell 212/412 helicopters with 1,800-pound payload (Item 6), plus smaller reciprocating-engine aircraft (Item 7). Each aircraft must include advanced avionics systems including VHF-AM radios, GPS, Emergency Locator Transmitters, Automated Flight Following satellite tracking compatible with AFF.gov, and ADS-B transponders. Contractors must provide qualified pilots meeting FAA commercial certificates, 1,500 helicopter flight hours, medical certification, and competency checks, along with comprehensive maintenance capabilities. Pricing is structured with three hourly rates per aircraft per ordering period: flight rate, standby rate, and ACETA (Aerial Capture Eradication and Tagging of Animals) rate. The base ordering period runs March 1, 2027 through February 28, 2028, with four additional one-year ordering periods extending through February 28, 2032. Additional pay items include per diem, miscellaneous contractor costs, mechanic labor, and flight hour guarantees averaged at three hours minimum. The contract requires compliance with 14 CFR Parts 91, 119, 133, 135, and 137, as well as DOI-specific regulations. Payment must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference and includes detailed technical specifications for equipment, personnel qualifications, maintenance, avionics, and special operations including basic fire, offshore, vessel landings, and extended overwater flights.

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

Services Directorate (AQD) on behalf of the Department of the Interior, U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS).

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part

12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 140D0426R0075

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference.

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

This Solicitation will result in a multiple award Firm Fixed Price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contract for On

Call Turbine and/or Small Reciprocating Engine Helicopter Services on an as needed basis for transportation of Government personnel, cargo, or both using aircraft operated and maintained by the Contractor. Services under this contract are limited to those operators who are authorized to conduct flight services in Hawaii and maintain a Hawaii Base of Operations

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any DIAR 1452.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (SEP 2006) (Deviation)

(48 CFR Chapter 14) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

Provisions Incorporated by reference

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Deviation Date March 31, 2026)

52.216-31 Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour Proposal Requirements-Commercial Acquisition (NOV 2021)

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990)

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Deviation May 18, 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Administrative proceeding means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals

Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the

Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000 means—

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

http://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

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Principal means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror □ has □ does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than

$10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in–

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs

(c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management, which can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).

(End of provision)

DIAR 1452.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (JUL 1996) (Deviation)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the

Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Heather Armstrong Contracting Officer

REF: Solicitation # 140D0426R0075

Heather_armstrong@ibc.doi.gov

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(c) A copy of the protest served on the Contracting Officer shall be simultaneously furnished by the protester to the

Department of the Interior Assistant Solicitor, Acquisitions and Intellectual Property, 1849 C Street, NW, Room 6511, Washington, DC 20240.

(End of provision)

All Offerors must comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of the Interior Acquisition

Regulation (DIAR), and Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) provisions and clauses which apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) mailto:Heather_armstrong@ibc.doi.gov

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This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisiton.gov/

FAR Clause Title Date

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements Jan 2017

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Deviation

03/31/2026

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Deviation

05/18/2026

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial

Services

Deviation

03/31/2026

52.222-3 Convict Labor Deviation

05/04/2026

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies Deviation

05/04/2026

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Deviation

05/04/2026

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors Deviation

05/04/2026

52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services Deviation

05/18/2026

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving Deviation

03/31/2026

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management Oct 2018

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Mar 2023

52.233-3 Protest After Award Aug 1996 https://www.acquisiton.gov/

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52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2004

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Deviation

03/31/2026

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Deviation

05/18/2026

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Local Clauses

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

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing

Platform System (IPP).

“Payment request” means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

1. Description of deliverable

2. Quantity & Price of deliverable

3. Date deliverable was provided to the Government for inspection

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor

Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal

Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 – 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

https://www.ipp.gov/

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(End of Local Clause)

Notice to Contractors – Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

a) FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts. The Department of the

Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation. One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR 42.15.

b) The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS. CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available for

Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.

c) We request that you furnish the Contracting Officer (CO) with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm’s past performance evaluation(s) for the contract no later than 30 days after award. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing

Official (AO). Information in the report must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public.

d) When your Contractor Representative(s) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS is available at https://www.cpars.gov/.

e) Within 60 days after the end of a performance period, the AO will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation, and the report will be accessible at https://www.cpars.gov/.

1) Contractor Representatives may then provide comments in response to the evaluation or return the evaluation without comment.

https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%2042_15.html https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%2042_15.html https://www.cpars.gov/ https://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/ https://www.cpars.gov/

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2) Your comments should focus on objective facts in the AO’s narrative and should provide your views on the causes and ramifications of the assessed performance.

3) All information provided should be reviewed for accuracy prior to submission.

4) If you elect not to provide comments, please acknowledge receipt of the evaluation by indicating “No comment” in the space provided, and then selecting “Accept the Ratings and Close the Evaluation”.

5) Your response is due within 60 calendar days after receipt of the CPAR. On day 15, the evaluation will become available in CPARS marked as “Pending” with or without comments and whether or not it has been closed.

6) If you do not sign and submit the CPAR within 60 days, it will automatically be returned to the Government and will be annotated: “The report was delivered/received by the contractor on (date). The contractor neither signed nor offered comment in response to this assessment.”

f) The following guidelines apply concerning your use of the past performance evaluation:

1) Protect the evaluation as source selection information. After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and submitting the form through CPARS. If for some reason you are unable to view and/or submit the form through

CPARS, contact the CO for instructions.

2) Strictly control access to the evaluation within your organization. Ensure the evaluation is never released to persons or entities outside of your control.

3) Prohibit the use of or reference to evaluation data for advertising, promotional material, pre-award surveys, responsibility determinations, production readiness reviews, or other similar purposes.

g) If you wish to discuss a past performance evaluation, you should request a meeting in writing to the CO no later than seven days following your receipt of the evaluation. The meeting will be held in person or via telephone or other means during your 60-day review period.

h) A copy of the completed past performance evaluation will be available in CPARS for your viewing and for Government use supporting source selection actions after it has been finalized.

(End of Local Clause)

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DIAR Clauses:

1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEP 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the

Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

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(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the

Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

(End of clause)

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212-1 SEP 2023) (DECIATION MARCH 2026)

Offers

The Contracting Officer is the point of contact for this acquisition. Address any questions or concerns you may have to the

Contracting Officer in accordance with D3.3.1.

One (1) electronic copy of the proposal must be submitted to the Contracting Officer via email. Depending on the size of the files, multiple emails may be required to ensure proper receipt of all volumes. The Contracting Officer may acknowledge receipt of all submitted documentation, but the Contractor will remain responsible for on-time delivery to, and receipt by, the

CO. The proposal must be prepared clearly and concisely to demonstrate the offeror has a complete understanding of the requirements. Offerors must prepare the proposal on the presumption that the Government has no previous knowledge of the offeror’s capabilities. The proposal will be evaluated only on the information specifically presented within the proposal, with the exception of the Past Performance evaluations as explained at Section D11.

To be considered as a prospective Contractor for the requirement identified in this solicitation, an offeror must deliver a proposal consisting of a valid offer to the individual identified below. Only emailed proposals will be accepted.

Proposals are due September 28, 2026, 2:00 pm Eastern Time (ET).

Please submit any questions by September 1, 2026 at 2:00 EST (ET)

Hard copy or facsimile offer transmissions will not be accepted. By email ONLY, deliver proposals to the Contracting

Officer

Contracting Officer

Heather Armstrong

U.S. Department of the Interior

Acquisition Services Directorate

Heather_armstrong@ibc.doi.gov

703-964-8416

Email proposal “subject line” must be in this format:

Subject: Name of Company (The Company’s SAM, 13-digit Unique Entity Identifier – UEI in Parenthesis) followed by the word “Proposal” and Solicitation Number.

EXAMPLE of Subject line to email the proposal: “Company X (UEI: 123A456B789C1) Proposal 140D0426R0075” mailto:Heather_armstrong@ibc.doi.gov

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Contents

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A1. General Information A2. Item Requirement

SECTION B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

General Requirements

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

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements B7 Avionics Requirements B8 Fuel Servicing Equipment Requirements

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 Pilot Requirements and Authority B10 Pilot Qualifications B11 Personnel Duty Limitations B12 Flight Crewmembers’ Duty and Flight Limitations B13 Mechanic Requirements B14 Mechanic Qualifications B15 Mechanic Duty Limitations B16 Reserved B17 Reserved B18 Relief Crew B19 Pilot Authority and Responsibility B20 Flight Operations B21 Security of Aircraft and Equipment B22 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Flight Operations B23 PPE for Ground Operations B24 Transportation of Hazardous Materials B25 Fuel and Servicing Requirements

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

B26 General - Maintenance 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

Equipment Pilots Reinspection Expenses 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 (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) .... Error! Bookmark not defined.

FAR 52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020)

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FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) FAR 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995) FAR 52.216-32 Task-Order and Delivery-Order Ombudsman (SEP 2019) FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) FAR0 52.222-42 -- Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEP 2011) DIAR 1452.228-71 Aircraft and General Public Liability Insurance (Mar 1989) Economic Price Adjustment - Insurance One Time Rate Refresh

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 Aircraft Use Report C2 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (FEB 2021) C3 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements C4 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (DEC 2015)

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C5 Contract Period C6 Contractor Onboarding Procedures C7 Prework Meeting C8 Add/Remove Aircraft after Contract Award C9 Orders for Services

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C10 Government Representatives and POCs C11 Safety C12 Mishaps C13 Suspension of Pilot

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C14 Availability Requirements C15 Schedule of Operations and Reaction Time C16 Contract Non-compliance C17 Measurement and Payment (Standby, Guarantee, Flight Time) C18 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items)

SECTION C EXHIBITS

Exhibit 1 Standard Interagency Load Calculations Method and Form Exhibit 2 Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart Exhibit 3 Unacceptable Aircraft Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit 4 Acceptable Paint Schemes Exhibit 5 First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit 6 Drawing FS/OAS A-16 Exhibit 7 Drawing FS/OAS A-17 Exhibit 8 Helicopter Synthetic Longline Requirements Exhibit 9 Helicopter Like Makes and Model Group Plus Series For Exclusive Use Contracts Exhibit 10 Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit 11 Safety Management System (SMS), Flight Time, ACCIDENT HISTORY, AND FAA Violation

Questionnaire (POST-Award HI Ver. 5.5 – 2026) Exhibit 12 Aerial Capture Eradication Tagging of Animals Exhibit 13 Offshore, Vessel landings, and extended over water additional requirements

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Exhibit 14 Hawaii and Pacific Basic Fire – Additional Equipment Requirements Exhibit 15 Transportation Worksheet

SECTION D - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

D2 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212-1 Sep 2023)

D3 Offers Volume I Offer Volume II Aircraft Capability Volume IV Past Performance D5 Period for Acceptance of Offers D6 Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers D7 Special Notice to Offerors D8 Evaluation—Commercial Items (52.212-2 Nov 2021) D9 Offer Acceptability D10 Aircraft Capability D11 Past Performance D12 Total Evaluated Price D13 Contractor Selection D14 Notice of Award D15 Inquiries Regarding Solicitation

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

E1 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) E2 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020) E3 Provisions Incorporated by reference E4 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment (Nov 2021). ................................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

E5 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) E6 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) ....................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

E7 DIAR 1452.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (JUL 1996) (Deviation)

EXHIBIT

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

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CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular

ACETA Aerial Capture Eradication and Tagging of

Animals

AIRS Aviation Invoice Reporting Support Application

AD Airworthiness Directive

AFF Automated Flight Following

A&P Airframe and Powerplant

AOM Aviation Operations and Management

APCO Association of Public-Safety Communications

Officials

AQD Acquisition Services Directorate

ASM Aviation Safety Manager

ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC

Air Traffic Control

AUR Aircraft Use Report

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CO Contracting Officer

COR Contracting Officer’s Representative

CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System DM

Degrees/minutes/Decimal Minutes

DOI Department of the Interior

DOT Department of Transportation

ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

ERG Emergency Response Guidebook

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations

FS Forest Service

FTR Federal Travel Regulations

GVW Gross Vehicle Weight

GPM Gallons Per Minute

GPS Global Positioning System

HIGE Hover-in-Ground Effect

HOGE Hover-out-of-Ground Effect

HOGEJ Hover-out-of-Ground Effect, Jettisonable

IAT Interagency Aviation Training

IBC Interior Business Center

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

ICS Intercom System

IFR Instrument Flight Rules

IP Institute of Petroleum

IPP Invoice Processing Platform

MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NTSB National Transportation Safety Board

NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group

PA Public Address System

PA Pressure Altitude

PFD Personal Flotation Device

PIC Pilot-in-Command

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

PSD Plastic Sphere Dispenser

PSI Pounds per Square Inch

PTT Push to Talk

RFO Revolutionary FAR Overhaul

RPM Revolutions per Minute

SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated

STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry

Procedures

TBO Time Between Overhaul

TERO Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances

TSO Technical Service Order

UL Underwriter’s Laboratory

USDA United States Department of Agriculture

USWFS United States Wildland Fire Service

VFR Visual Flight Rules

VNE Velocity Never Exceed

VOX Voice Activation

VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICING

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SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A1. General Information

This multiple award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contract is for On Call Turbine and/or Small Reciprocating

Engine Helicopter Services on an as needed basis for transportation of Government personnel, cargo, or both using aircraft operated and maintained by the Contractor. Services under this contract are limited to those operators who are authorized to conduct flight services in Hawaii and maintain a Hawaii Base of Operations.

A2. Item Requirement

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

Minimum Aircraft Requirement:

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

plus, any additional mission specific requirements (if offered) as listed in the exhibits.

Crew Requirements:

Pilot-in-Command (PIC).

Minimum Helicopter Requirements (see item descriptions 1-7 for specific performance and seating)

Landing gear: Skid type.

Powerplant: Turbine engine for Items 2 through 6 listed below.

Powerplant: Reciprocating engine for Item 7 listed below.

HOGE-J For turbine engine helicopters offered: Payload calculations for the item descriptions below shall be computed using a pilot weight(s) of 200 pounds, a survival kit weight of 25 pounds and a total fuel load for 1.5 hours of flight at 5,000 feet PA with a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius.

HOGE-J For reciprocating engine helicopters offered: Payload calculations for Item 7 below shall be computed using a pilot weight(s) of 200 pounds, a survival kit weight of 25 pounds and a total fuel load for 1.5 hours of flight at 2,000 feet PA with a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius.

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

NOTE: Refer to the ACETA Exhibit 12 for performance requirements when offering ACETA capability.

Small or medium turbine engine helicopters such as the AS 350 Series, BH 206 series, R66, MD500 series, EC 130, BH 407, BH205, BH212, UH-1, or similar other models may fulfill the minimum requirements for items 2-6. A UH12E, BH-47G3B-

1, BH47G3B-2, R-44 I or II or equivalent model may typically fulfill the minimum requirements for item 7. However, offerors should ensure their specific helicopter is capable of meeting the minimum requirements listed.

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICING

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Item #1 Description

Minimum Guarantee-Initial AOM Inspection/Test of Contractor Aircraft and Pilot(s). When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract, a minimum of one Government-provided inspection for aircraft and pilot as described in Section C will be provided. This line item is not separately priced and is the minimum quantity the Government intends to order (also known as the minimum guarantee) under any resulting contract(s) as required by Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR) 16.504 and FAR 52.216-22.

Item #2 Description

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

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

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

Item #3 Description

Type Aircraft: R-66 or equivalent

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

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

Item #4 Description

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

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

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

Item #5 Description

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

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

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

Item #6 Description

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

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

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

Item #7 Description

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

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

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

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Item #2 Description

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

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

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

OFFEROR S NAME: BASE(s)

OF OPERATION:

Each aircraft shall have only one pricing schedule

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED PAX

SEATS

MINIMUM

PAYLOAD

HOGE-J

N

N

N

PERIOD DESCRIPTION PAY

ITEM

UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base

3/1/27 - 2/28/28 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

1st

Ordering

Period

3/1/2028 – 2/29/29 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

2nd

Ordering

Period

3/1/29 – 2/28/30 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

3rd

Ordering

Period

3/1/30 – 2/28/31 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

4th ordering period

3/1/31 – 2/28/32 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

ACETA PROGRAM ITEMS, DEFINITIONS AND PROFILES – Please refer to ACETA Exhibit 12.

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Item #3 Description

Type Aircraft: R-66 or equivalent

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

Minimum Payload: normally single pilot operated.

Each aircraft shall have only one pricing schedule

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED PAX

SEATS

MINIMUM

PAYLOAD

HOGE-J

N

N

UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base

3/1/27 - 2/28/28 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

1st

Ordering

Period

3/1/2028 – 2/29/29 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

2nd

Ordering

Period

3/1/29 – 2/28/30 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

3rd

Ordering

Period

3/1/30 – 2/28/31 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

4th ordering period

3/1/31 – 2/28/32 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

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Item #4 Description

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

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

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

Each aircraft shall have only one pricing schedule

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED PAX

SEATS

MINIMUM

PAYLOAD

HOGE-J

N

N

UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base

3/1/27 - 2/28/28 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

1st

Ordering

Period

3/1/2028 – 2/29/29 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

2nd

Ordering

Period

3/1/29 – 2/28/30 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

3rd

Ordering

Period

3/1/30 – 2/28/31 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

4th ordering period

3/1/31 – 2/28/32 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

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Item #5 Description

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

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

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

Each aircraft shall have only one pricing schedule

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED PAX

SEATS

MINIMUM

PAYLOAD

HOGE-J

N

N

UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base

3/1/27 - 2/28/28 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

1st

Ordering

Period

3/1/2028 – 2/29/29 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

2nd

Ordering

Period

3/1/29 – 2/28/30 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

3rd

Ordering

Period

3/1/30 – 2/28/31 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

4th ordering period

3/1/31 – 2/28/32 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

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Item #6 Description

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

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

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

Each aircraft shall have only one pricing schedule

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED PAX

SEATS

MINIMUM

PAYLOAD

HOGE-J

N

N

UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base

3/1/27 - 2/28/28 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

1st

Ordering

Period

3/1/2028 – 2/29/29 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

2nd

Ordering

Period

3/1/29 – 2/28/30 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

3rd

Ordering

Period

3/1/30 – 2/28/31 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

4th ordering period

3/1/31 – 2/28/32 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA PROGRAM ITEMS, DEFINITIONS AND PROFILES – Please refer to ACETA Exhibit 12

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Item #7 Description

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

Seating: Two (2) insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat in an aircraft

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

Each aircraft shall have only one pricing schedule

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED PAX

SEATS

MINIMUM

PAYLOAD

HOGE-J

N

N

UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base

3/1/27 - 2/28/28 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

1st

Ordering

Period

3/1/2028 – 2/29/29 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

2nd

Ordering

Period

3/1/29 – 2/28/30 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

3rd

Ordering

Period

3/1/30 – 2/28/31 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

4th ordering period

3/1/31 – 2/28/32 Flight Rate FT HOUR $

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

ACETA PROGRAM ITEMS, DEFINITIONS AND PROFILES – Please refer to ACETA Exhibit 12

A2.1 Funding will not be obligated under the Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The Contracting

Officer will issue task orders for services which will obligate funding for the payment of aircraft services.

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Additional Pay Items Schedule

(Reimbursed as Time & Materials IAW RFO 52.212.4 ALT1)

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY

ITEMS

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

i Subsistence Allowance (Per Diem)

PD

INDEFINITE DAILY

Per FTR Schedule- Actual cost for lodging -receipt(s) required;

M&IE authorized daily rate ii Miscellaneous

Contractor Costs

(Special Charge)

SC

INDEFINITE EACH

Actual Cost – receipt(s) required iii Mechanic (when required)

MP

INDEFINITE HOUR

Pricing will be negotiated with vendor when required and there is an additional charge.

iv Flight Hour Guarantee

(averaged over length of hire)

GT

INDEFINITE HOUR

Guarantee is set at three

(3) hours – applies in accordance with Section C17.3

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained on-call helicopter flight services to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government natural resource missions in Hawaii or the

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

B1.2 The Government and Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to successfully complete this contract. The Contractor’s employees’ cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude toward aviation safety and accomplishment of the mission are an integral element of this relationship.

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

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

B1.5 Aircraft furnished under this contract must be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week throughout the periods specified under Section A when ordered. The aircraft must not be operated except as directed by the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative of the Contracting

Officer.

B1.6 ACETA, Basic Fire, Offshore, Vessel Landings, and Extended Overwater flight activities are permitted under this contract if offered and awarded by the Government (see section C exhibits). Award will be discretionary by the

Government.

B1.7 Operators who list Hawaii or Commonwealth Area of the Pacific as their base of operations may be requested to perform within any of the Hawaiian Islands or Commonwealth Area of the Pacific.

B2 Certification

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

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

B2.2 A Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 135 Air Carrier certificate. These aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR Part 135.63 or Operations Specifications Part D085, "Aircraft Listing," as appropriate. (Note: Not applicable for aircraft issued a Restricted Airworthiness Certificate only.)

B2.3 A 14 CFR Part 133 "Rotorcraft External Load Operations" certificate which authorizes Class A and/or B loads, as a minimum. (Required for all fire operations and any other operations conducted under part 133)

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B2.4 A 14 CFR Part 137 “Agricultural Aircraft Operations” certificate. (Required for all fire operations and any other operations conducted under part 137)

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

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

B2.6 The contractor must notify AOM, in writing, of any changes in the Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, and

Director of Maintenance positions, plus any additional positions approved under 14 CFR 119.69(b).

B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications)

In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order will be used in such resolution:

(1) typed provisions of these specifications; (2) USWFS AOM supplements and/or exhibits incorporated by reference; (3) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (4) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; (5) other documents incorporated by reference.

B4 Contracts

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

B4.2 The pilot must have task order information (i.e. task 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

B5.1 The Contractor-furnished helicopter(s) and all other required equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft systems and components must be free of leaks, except where specified by the manufacturer.

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

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

B5.4 See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit 3 (section C exhibits) for lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

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

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

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B6.2 One digital hour meter installed in a location visible by the pilot and front seat observer while seated. Location of meter is optional for aircraft with limited panel space (R44, R66 and MD500). Meter must be able to be observed without removal of panels and from a location at or forward of the cockpit doors. The meter must be wired in series with a switch on the collective control, and a switch activated by engine or transmission oil pressure or by equivalent means, to record flight time only.

B6.3 Free air temperature gauge.

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

B6.5 Double-strap shoulder harness with automatic or manual locking inertia reel for each front seat occupant.

Shoulder straps and lap belts must fasten with one single- point metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism. Heavy-duty (military-style) harnesses with fabric loop connecting the shoulder harness to the male portion of the lap belt buckle are acceptable.

B6.6 Shoulder harnesses (inertia reel, if manufactured for the make and model of aircraft offered), either single-strap or double-strap for each aft cabin occupant. Shoulder harness straps and lap belts must fasten with a single-point, metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism.

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

Section 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.)

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

B6.10 Flight instruments for low visibility flight conditions, including gyroscopic bank and pitch indicator (ADI), directional gyro, vertical speed indicator and rate of turn indicator or skid/slip indicator or inclinometer.

Note: In lieu of these listed instruments, a single, new generation electronic instrument providing combined data meeting at minimum the following TSO's: C3e, C4c and C113A.

B6.11 A strobe light (with either a white, or half-white/half- red lens) or a flashing LED (red or white), mounted on top of the aircraft or otherwise visible from above, with an independent activating switch. A red strobe or rotating beacon does not satisfy this requirement.

B6.12 High visibility, pulsating, forward facing, conspicuity lighting (pulse lights), if manufactured for make and model of aircraft offered.

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

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