Sol_D14PS00718.pdf

4405 Lear Court, Anchorage Alaska 99502

Greetings Prospective Offerors

Solicitation No. D14PS00718 Exclusive Use helicopter flight services consisting of two light helicopters for use by the BLM/AFS in FT. Wainwright Alaska

The attached Request for Proposals (RFP) is to acquire fully Contractor-operated and maintained exclusive use light helicopter flight services in support of fire and resource management activities and other government agency work as directed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for their support as specified in the solicitation. The services of the RFP are being acquired under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. The contents of the solicitation are as described in the Table of Contents.

SPECIAL NOTICE

I would like to direct your attention to the information included in this letter. It is intended to assist you in preparing your offer and to identify items that may affect the offer you submit in response to this requirement.

BACKGROUND –

The requirement of this solicitation, for one fully Contractor operated and maintained light helicopter to be based at the designated base identified. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

In furtherance of BLM’s mission, the bureau is tasked and concerned with the management and protection of historical and cultural resources of millions of acres of public lands and in partnering with other government entities and the public. Contract helicopter flight services are used in support of their mission and to further enhance fire management program efforts.

The primary purpose of the contracts will be to transport Government personnel and cargo by fully Contractor furnished helicopter services in support of wildland fire management activities as directed by the Government. Specific activities include but are not limited to retrieval of smokejumpers, transport of personnel and cargo for remote radio site maintenance, PSD aerial ignition, initial attack and suppression of wild land fires.

If your offer is selected for an award, your prices will remain in effect for the first year of the contract as well as subsequent option years if the contract is renewed. No adjustments to prices will be made except as otherwise permitted in the solicitation specifications. Renewal of the contract(s) is at the option of the Government and this should be given careful consideration for costs that may impact operation of your aircraft over the five-year period that a contract could extend.

Section D, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation, discusses what you should do to submit a proposal and how we will evaluate the proposals received. Prior to submission of your proposal, please check to see that you have included all the information requested. Failure to include the information identified may adversely effect the evaluation of your proposal.

Proposals are due by 10:00 AM, January 8, 2015. Proposals received after this time and date would be subject to the conditions of D2.5, Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers.

You are urged to carefully read the solicitation in its entirety, as the solicitation does include new and/or updated provisions and clauses. Some items worthy of your attention and that could affect the proposal you submit, are:

One VHF-AM panel mounted radios (B7.3.2) Satellite phone system One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware compatible with the government’s Automated Flight

Following (AFF) Program (https://aff.gov). (B7.3.5) GPS requirements (B7.4.1) Offer contents to be submitted (D4) Successful offeror must be registered in the Central Contract Registration (CCR) in order for an award to be made (D7.1) Section E – Offeror may complete representations and certifications by an annual electronic submission.

Submittal Checklist

If after reading the solicitation, you find you have questions, please submit your questions in writing they will be researched and answered via an amendment to the solicitation. Questions will be accepted until 11:00 am December 15, 2014, and answers will be posted by close of business December 17, 2014.

Thank you

V. Michele Waters V. Michele Waters, Contracting Officer 97-271-5021 Michele_Waters@nbc.gov mailto:Matt_DeLong@nbc.gov

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907-271-5021V. Michele Waters (No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

D14PS00718

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

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Anchorage AK 99502-1032 4405 Lear Court DOI Office of Aviation Services

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Anchorage AK 99502 4405 Lear Court Division 4/Branch 1A

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS

THIS CONTRACT IS A

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SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

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Interior Business Center, AQD

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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AMOUNT

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UNIT PRICE

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UNIT

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QUANTITY

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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ITEM NO.

Period of Performance: 02/17/2015 to 02/16/2016

SEE A2 PRICING - FOR SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

DATED

V. Michele Waters

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

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31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT:

REF.

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

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36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

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34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

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AMOUNT

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UNIT PRICE

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UNIT

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QUANTITY

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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ITEM NO.

00010 Helicopter Flight Services

Delivery: 02/16/2016

BASE YEAR

OPTION YEAR ONE

00020 Option Year one - Helicopter Flight Services

(Option Line Item)

02/17/2016

Delivery: 02/16/2017

Period of Performance: 02/17/2016 to 02/16/2017

OPTION YEAR TWO

00030 Option Year two - Helicopter Flight Services

(Option Line Item)

02/17/2017

Delivery: 02/16/2018

Period of Performance: 02/17/2017 to 02/16/2018

OPTION YEAR THREE

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32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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D14PS00718

00040 Option Year three - Helicopter Flight Services

(Option Line Item)

02/17/2018

Delivery: 02/16/2019

Period of Performance: 02/17/2018 to 02/16/2019

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

BLM/AFS Light Helicopter –Ft. Wainwright SOLICITATION NO. D14PS00718

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT

A2 ITEM 1 PRICING

A2 ITEM 2 PRICING

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B2 CERTIFICATIONS

B3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (SPECIFICATIONS)

B4 CONTRACTS

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT

B6 AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

B8 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

REQUIREMENTS (ONLY REQUIRED IN L48 REFERENCE

CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES SUPPLEMENT, SEE EXHIBIT

IN SECTION C)

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 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE DRIVER REQUIREMENT

AND QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED FOR LOWER 48 STATES

OPERATIONS ONLY – SEE CONTIGUOUS U.S SUPPLEMENT)

B17 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE DRIVER DUTY

LIMITATIONS REQUIRED FOR LOWER 48 STATES

OPERATIONS ONLY – SEE CONTIGUOUS U.S SUPPLEMENT

B18 RELIEF CREW REQUIREMENT

OPERATIONS

B19 PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

B20 FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B21 SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT

B22 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR

FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B23 PPE FOR GROUND OPERATIONS

B24 EXEMPTION FOR TRANSPORTATION OF

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

B25 FUEL AND SERVICING REQUIREMENTS

B25.2 FUELING OPERATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT

B26 GENERAL - MAINTENANCE

B27 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (AD’S) AND

MANUFACTURER'S MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS

(MMSB’S)

B28 MANUALS/RECORDS

B29 MAINTENANCE

B30 MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT

B31 TIME BETWEEN OVERHAUL (TBO) AND LIFE-

LIMITED PARTS

B32 WEIGHT AND BALANCE

B33 TURBINE ENGINE POWER ASSURANCE CHECKS

SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

C1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS –

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2014)

C2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE

ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

ADDENDA TO CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS

C3 INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE (52.212-4(A)), THE

FOLLOWING IS ADDED

C4 TAXES (52.212-4(K)), THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED

C5.1 AIRCRAFT USE REPORT

C5.2 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT

REQUIREMENTS – INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP)

(APRIL 2013)

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS37

C6 TYPE OF CONTRACT

C6.1 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (52.216-22 OCT 1995)

C6.2 ORDERING. (52.216-18 OCT 1995)

C6.3 ORDER LIMITATIONS. (52.216-19 OCT 1995)

C8 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (52.232-18 APR 1984)

C9 AIRCRAFT INSURANCE

C10 RESERVED

C11 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (JULY 2010)

C12 PREWORK MEETING

C13 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (DIAR 1452.201-

70, SEP 2011)

C14 AQD SERVICES GREENING CLAUSE

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C16 PERSONNEL CONDUCT

C17 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

C18 MISHAPS

C19 RESERVED

C20 CONTRACT PERIOD

C21 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

(52.217-9, MAR 2000)

BLM/AFS Light Helicopter –Ft. Wainwright SOLICITATION NO. D14PS00718

C21.1 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (52.217-8, NOV

1999)

C22 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

C23 MUTUAL EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD .. 43

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C24 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C25 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND REACTION TIME ... 44

C26 MAINTENANCE DURING AVAILABILITY PERIOD

C27 UNAVAILABILITY AND DAMAGES

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C28 DAILY AVAILABILITY

C29 FLIGHT TIME

C30 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

C31 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (FROM SCHEDULE OF ITEMS)

C32 GOVERNMENT MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES

C33 ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM WAGE FOR

CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION) (52.222-99, JUL 2014)

C34 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE (52.204-18. NOV 2014)

C35 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REQUIREMENTS

C36 EXHIBITS

LOAD CALCULATION

B8 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

REQUIREMENTS

B8 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

REQUIREMENTS (ONLY REQUIRED IN L48

B16 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE DRIVER REQUIREMENT

AND QUALIFICATIONS

B17 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE DRIVER DUTY

LIMITATIONS

B18 RELIEF CREW REQUIREMENT

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INTRODUCTION

D1 GENERAL INFORMATION

D2 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE AND SMALL BUSINESS SIZE

STANDARD

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (52.212-1 APR 2014) [TAILORED SEPT 2005]

D3 OFFERS

D4 OFFER CONTENTS

D4.13 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

D5 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, REVISIONS, AND

WITHDRAWALS OF OFFERS

D6 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS)

NUMBER)

D7 SPECIAL NOTICE TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

D8 EVALUATION

D9 OFFER ACCEPTABILITY

D10 EVALUATION FACTORS

D11 EVALUATED PRICE

D12 AIRCRAFT CAPABILITY

D13 OFFEROR CAPABILITY

D14 TRADEOFF ANALYSIS AND CONTRACTOR SELECTION

D15 NOTICE OF AWARD

SECTION E – OFFEROR’S REPRESENTATIONS,

CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

E1 52.212-3 OFFERORREPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2014)

E2 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS. (APR 2010)

E3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS. (JUL 2013)

E4 CERTIFICATION REGARDING A FELONY CONVICTION

UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW OR AN UNPAID FEDERAL TAX

LIABILITY (FEB 2012)

E5 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

REPORTING (52.204-16, NOV 2014)

EXHIBITS

BLM/AFS Light Helicopter –Ft. Wainwright SOLICITATION NO. D14PS00718

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular

AD Airworthiness Directive

AMS Aviation Management System

A&P airframe and power plant

APCO Association of Public-Safety Communications

Officials

AQD Acquisition Services Directorate

ASM Aviation Safety Manager

ASO Aviation Safety Office

ASTM American Society for Testing and Material

ATC air traffic control

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CO Contracting Officer

COR Contracting Officer’s Representative

COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CTCSS continuous tone coded squelch system

DM degrees/minutes/decimal minutes

DOI Department of Interior

DOT Department of Transportation

ELT emergency locator transmitter

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

ERG Emergency Response Guidebook

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations

FS Forest Service

FTR Federal Travel Regulations

GVW gross vehicle weight

GPM gallons per minute

GPS global positioning system

HIGE hover-in-ground effect

HOGE hover-out-of-ground effect

IAT interagency aviation training

IBC Interior Business Center

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

ICS intercom system

IFR instrument flight rules

IP Institute of Petroleum

IPP Invoice Processing Platform

MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NTSB National Transportation Safety Board

NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group

OAS Office of Aviation Services

PA public address system

PA pressure altitude

PFD personal flotation device

PIC pilot-in-command

PPE personal protective equipment

PSD plastic sphere dispenser

PSI pounds per square inch

PTT push to talk

RFP Request for Proposals

RPM revolutions per minute

SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated

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

Procedures

TBO time between overhaul

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

BLM/AFS Light Helicopter –Ft. Wainwright SOLICITATION NO. D14PS00718

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

The intent of this contract is to obtain two fully Contractor operated and maintained exclusive use helicopter flight services for

90 calendar days each, to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government natural resource missions for the Bureau of Land Management/Alaska Fire Services. The exclusive use period for item 1 is April 20 th or date of award through July 18 th of each award year. The exclusive use period for item 2 is April 27 th or date of award through July 25 th of each award year.

This contract has a Base Year with Three 1-year Option Years. Contractor services include provision of a helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle, fuel,(lower 48) and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation (See

Bl.1.)

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1. Aircraft Required: Two light helicopters.

Crew Compliment Required:

Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Mechanic, Relief PIC, Relief Mechanic

(For operations in the lower 48 states, a Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver and a Relief

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver are required.)

Minimum Helicopter Requirements:

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

Payload: Non-jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 800 pounds at 20 degrees C at 3,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 35-pound survival kit and fuel for 1.9 hours.

Powerplant: Turbine engine.

Performance: Rotorcraft certified in accordance with 14 CFR 27.143 paragraph (c).

Airspeed: 115 knots VNE at 20 degrees C at 3,000 feet pressure altitude.

Target Helicopter Requirements:

Payload: Non-jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 850 pounds at 25 degrees C at 7,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 35-pound survival kit and fuel for 1.9 hours.

Note 1. (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 Section B Exhibits along with the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report and equipment list that you provide).

Note 2. An AS350B2, AS350B3, B206L1/C30P, BH 206L3, BH206L4, with High Altitude Tail Rotor System, or

BH407 may typically fulfill the above minimum and/or target requirements.

NOTE: All Exhibits applicable to this solicitation are included at the end of Section C.

BLM/AFS Light Helicopter –Ft. Wainwright SOLICITATION NO. D14PS00718

OFFERORS SHOULD COMPLETED SHADED SECTIONS BELOW

A2 Item 1 Pricing

DESIGNATED BASE

Ft. Wainwright, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

90 calendar days

START DATE: April 20, 2015

END DATE: July 18, 2015

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED AMOUNT

1.a.

1st YEAR – April 20 – July 18, 2015

Price per day for availability

AV

DAYS

1.b.

Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours

(Dry)

FD

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

1.c. Additional Pilot-Estimated AC 15 DAYS

1.d. Additional Mechanic -Estimated SC 15 DAYS

1.e. Fuel Servicing Vehicle and Driver-Estimated SD 15 DAYS

BASE YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL – 1st year, 2015

2.a.

2nd YEAR - April 20 – July 18, 2016

2.b.

2.c. Additional Pilot-Estimated AC 15 DAYS

2.d. Additional Mechanic -Estimated SC 15 DAYS

2.e. Fuel Servicing Vehicle and Driver-Estimated SD 15 DAYS

1st OPTION YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL – 2nd YEAR, 2016

3.a.

3rd YEAR - April 20 – July 18, 2017

3.b.

3.c. Additional Pilot-Estimated AC 15 DAYS

3.d. Additional Mechanic -Estimated SC 15 DAYS

3.e. Fuel Servicing Vehicle and Driver-Estimated SD 15 DAYS

2nd OPTION YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL – 3RD YEAR, 2017

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4.a.

4th YEAR - April 20 – July 18, 2018

4.b.

4.c. Additional Pilot-Estimated AC 15 DAYS

4.d. Additional Mechanic -Estimated SC 15 DAYS

4.e. Fuel Servicing Vehicle and Driver-Estimated SD 15 DAYS

3rd OPTION YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL – 4th YEAR, 2018

ITEM 1 - ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE – FOUR YEARS

*See D9. –The totals for availability, estimated flight, additional pilot, mechanic and fuel servicing vehicle driver for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated evaluated price for each offeror.

1.

2.

3.

4.

VARIABLE PAY ITEMS

AMD-23

PAY

f. Extended Standby – Pilot EP INDEFINITE HOUR $ 49.00

g. Extended Standby – Driver ET INDEFINITE HOUR $ 22.00

h. Extended Standby - Mechanic EM INDEFINITE HOUR $ 51.00

i. Subsistence Allowance PD INDEFINITE Overnight Per FTR Schedule j.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage

SM

INDEFINITE

MILE

350-749 gallons $ 1.40

750-1,499 gallons $ 2.00

1,500 or more gallons $ 2.50

k. Contractor Miscellaneous Costs SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost

l. Contractor Furnished Fuel FC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost

BELOW INFORMATION SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE CONTRACTING AGENCY AT AWARD

Aircraft payload is an element of your offer. The hover-out-of ground effect (HOGE) payload that was confirmed for the aircraft identified on the following page is made a part of the contract. Payload is computed using the Section A payload requirement and will be verified at the time of aircraft inspection. Water/retardant bucket sizes appropriate for this contract are identified below.

GOVERNMENT USE ONLY

CONFIRMED HOGE PAYLOAD AMOUNT

PERFORMANCE REFERENCE (FLIGHT MANUAL PAGE/CHART)

WATER/RETARDANT BUCKET CAPACITY REQUIRED

BLM/AFS Light Helicopter –Ft. Wainwright SOLICITATION NO. D14PS00718

A2 Item 2 Pricing

DESIGNATED BASE

Ft. Wainwright, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

90 calendar days

START DATE: April 27, 2015

END DATE: July 25, 2015

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

DESCRIPTION

PAY

EXTENDED AMOUNT

1.a.

1st YEAR – April 27 – July 25, 2015

1.b.

1.c. Additional Pilot-Estimated AC 15 DAYS

1.d. Additional Mechanic -Estimated SC 15 DAYS

1.e. Fuel Servicing Vehicle and Driver-Estimated SD 15 DAYS

BASE YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL – 1st year, 2015

2.a.

2nd YEAR - April 27 – July 25, 2016

2.b.

2.c. Additional Pilot-Estimated AC 15 DAYS

2.d. Additional Mechanic -Estimated SC 15 DAYS

2.e. Fuel Servicing Vehicle and Driver-Estimated SD 15 DAYS

1st OPTION YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL – 2nd YEAR, 2016

3.a.

3rd YEAR - April 27 – July 25, 2017

3.b.

3.c. Additional Pilot-Estimated AC 15 DAYS

3.d. Additional Mechanic -Estimated SC 15 DAYS

3.e. Fuel Servicing Vehicle and Driver-Estimated SD 15 DAYS

2nd OPTION YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL – 3RD YEAR, 2017

BLM/AFS Light Helicopter –Ft. Wainwright SOLICITATION NO. D14PS00718

4.a.

4th YEAR - April 27 – July 25, 2018

4.b.

4.c. Additional Pilot-Estimated AC 15 DAYS

4.d. Additional Mechanic -Estimated SC 15 DAYS

4.e. Fuel Servicing Vehicle and Driver-Estimated SD 15 DAYS

3rd OPTION YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL – 4th YEAR, 2018

ITEM 2 - ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE – FOUR YEARS

*See D9. –The totals for availability, estimated flight, additional pilot, mechanic and fuel servicing vehicle driver for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated evaluated price for each offeror.

1.

2.

3.

4.

VARIABLE PAY ITEMS

AMD-23

PAY

f. Extended Standby – Pilot EP INDEFINITE HOUR $54.00

g. Extended Standby – Driver ET INDEFINITE HOUR $ 22.00

h. Extended Standby - Mechanic EM INDEFINITE HOUR $ 56.00

i. Subsistence Allowance PD INDEFINITE Overnight Per FTR Schedule j

Fuel Service Vehicle with Driver SD INDEFINITE DAY $500.00 k.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage

SM

INDEFINITE

MILE

0-349 gallons $ 1.35

350-749 gallons $ 1.83

750-1,499 gallons $ 2.45 1,500 or more gallons $ 3.51

l. Contractor Miscellaneous Costs SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost

m. Contractor Furnished Fuel FC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost

BELOW INFORMATION SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE CONTRACTING AGENCY AT AWARD

Aircraft payload is an element of your offer. The hover-out-of ground effect (HOGE) payload that was confirmed for the aircraft identified on the following page is made a part of the contract. Payload is computed using the Section A payload requirement and will be verified at the time of aircraft inspection. Water/retardant bucket sizes appropriate for this contract are identified below.

GOVERNMENT USE ONLY

CONFIRMED HOGE PAYLOAD AMOUNT

PERFORMANCE REFERENCE (FLIGHT MANUAL PAGE/CHART)

WATER/RETARDANT BUCKET CAPACITY REQUIRED

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained exclusive use helicopter flight services to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of

Government natural resource missions. Contractor services include provision of a helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle, fuel, and all other associated equipment as prescribed in this solicitation. Missions will include, but are not limited to, fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, law enforcement limited to nonthreatening surveillance and reconnaissance, and other administrative and related resource activities. The

Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

B1.2 During the exclusive use period and any subsequent extension, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

B1.3 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.

B1.4 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.

B1.5 Aircraft furnished under this contract may be required to perform in Alaska or any of the 48 conterminous United

States

B2 Certifications

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

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

B2.2 A Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 135

(14 CFR 135) Air Carrier Certificate. These aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR 135.63 or Operations

Specifications Part D, "Aircraft Listing," as appropriate.

B2.3 A 14 CFR 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations

Certificate, which authorizes Class B loads, as a minimum.

B2.4 A 14 CFR 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operations

Certificate.

B2.5 The contract aircraft must have a Standard

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

B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications)

In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order will be used in such resolution: (1) typed provisions of these specifications; (2)

DOI Office of Aviation Services (OAS) supplements and/or exhibits incorporated by reference; (3) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (4) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; (5) other documents incorporated by reference.

B4 Contracts

The Contractor must maintain a copy of the contract and all modifications in each contract aircraft throughout the performance period.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment

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

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

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

FAA acceptable limits.

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B5.3 Lap belt and shoulder harness assemblies shall be in acceptable condition as determined by the Government. See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions

Exhibit (see Section C) for examples of lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B5.4 Military or other similar low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. The Contracting Officer’s Technical

Representative (COTR) may approve high visibility enhancements.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide two fully compliant helicopters that are equipped as shown below for each item:

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

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

B6.3 Free air temperature gauge.

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

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

Shoulder straps and lap belts must fasten with one single-point metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism. Heavy-duty

(military-style) harnesses with fabric loop connecting the shoulder harness to the male portion of the lap belt buckle are acceptable.

B6.6 Shoulder harnesses equipped with inertia reel (either single-strap or double-strap) for each aft cabin occupant.

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

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

B6.8 Dual controls for initial pilot performance evaluation.

(May also be required for interim or recurrent pilot performance evaluations at the option of the Government.)

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

B6.10 A strobe light (with either a white, or half-white/half-red lens) or a flashing LED (red or white), mounted on top of the aircraft or otherwise visible from above, with an independent activating switch. A red strobe or rotating beacon does not satisfy this requirement.

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

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

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

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

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

B6.16 Cabin heater and window defogger.

B6.17 Wire strike protection system (mechanical). (Note:

If manufactured for the make and model of helicopter.)

B6.18 Main rotor brake.

B6.19 (BH-206L-4 only.) High altitude tail rotor system

206-704-722.

B6.20 Engine intake filtering device or particle separator (if manufactured for model), capable of filtering sand and dust particles. Note: Flight in falling or blowing snow may be necessary. Additional equipment may be required.

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

For internal:

B6.21.1 15-cubic-foot baggage compartment within the aircraft fuselage specifically designed to carry cargo separate from the cabin. (Note: Requires rear bulkhead modification required on some models of aircraft. Baggage compartment extender kit required on BH206, BH407 and AS350 series helicopters.)

For external:

B6.21.2 Cargo basket. An externally side-mounted basket constructed with tubular frame and expanded metal incorporating a locking lid to secure cargo. Note: AS350 aircraft must be equipped with a cargo basket such the Dart

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Heli-Utility basket model D350-607-045 (57 inches in length) or equivalent.

All construction methods must be as prescribed by Advisory

Circulars 43.13-1B and 43.13-2B or other FAA approval.

Note:

1. Basket/rack must be quick attach/detach.

2. If Bell Helicopter Textron model helicopter, an external cargo compartment is not acceptable.

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

B6.23 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.

B6.24 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First

Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit (see Section C) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights.

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

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

B6.27 One keeperless cargo hook that may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft. (See the cargo hook maintenance requirements in Section B29.)

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

B6.29 One collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit (see

Section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 3,000 feet pressure altitude (PA), 20˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 25-pound survival kit, and 1.5 total hours of fuel. The bucket must be capable of being operated with all increments of the longline; i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

B6.30 A second collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See the Water Bucket Use

Procedures Exhibit (see section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 7,000 feet PA, 25˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 25-pound survival kit, and 1.5 total hours of fuel. The bucket must also be capable of being operated with all increments of the longline; i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

Note: The bucket combinations provided in B6.29 and

B6.30 must provide adjustments that allow the widest range of altitude/temperature combinations (subject to the limitations of the bucket manufacturer’s available sizes) for the maximum lifting capability of the helicopter beginning at

5,000 feet PA at 30˚ Celsius extending upward to 7,000 feet

PA at 30˚ Celsius and above.

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

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

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

B6.32.2 This connector must have multiple circuit capacity sufficient to provide power and control for Contractor-furnished equipment. The longline remote hook, fixed tank, or water bucket must be wired through this connector. A list of water buckets with required pin wiring can be found in the UDA Forest Service/DOI Office of Aviation Services

Drawing A-16 Exhibit (see Section C). Wiring diagrams for various equipment configurations are available from the U.S.

Department of the Interior, Office of Aviation Services, 300

E. Mallard Drive, Suite 200, Boise, ID 83706, or USDA

Forest Service, 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID

83705-5354.

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

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

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

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B6.33.3 Synthetic rope meeting the requirements of the

Helicopter Synthetic Longline Requirements Exhibit (see

Section C).

B6.33.4 The length of the rope must be readily adjustable from 50 to 150 feet in 50-foot increments.

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

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

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

B6.34 Snow/tundra pads (Note: To be installed when requested by the Government.)

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General

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

Standards (copies available upon request from OAS

Avionics, or the most recent list may be found online at:

http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSAMD_A24E.pdf .

B7.2 Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards

B7.2.1 Strict adherence to the recommendations in the following FAA Advisory Circulars is required: AC

43.13-1B Chapter 11, "Aircraft Electrical Systems," and

Chapter 12, "Aircraft Avionics Systems”; AC 43.13-2B

Chapter 1, "Structural Data," Chapter 2, "Communication, Navigation, and Emergency Locator Transmitter System

Installations," and Chapter 3, "Antenna Installation."

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

B7.2.3 Although the contract aircraft may not be certified for flight under instrument flight rules (IFR), the aircraft's static pressure system, altimeter instrument system, and automatic pressure altitude reporting system must be maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14

CFR Part 91.411 and inspected and tested every 24 calendar months, as specified by 14 CFR Part 43, appendices E and F.

B7.3 Communications Systems

B7.3.4 One automatic-fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter

(ELT), 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). ELT antennas must be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. TSO-C91a or newer ELTs is required. 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 transceiver, with a minimum of 760 channels covering

118.000 to 136.975 MHz. The transceiver must have channels selectable in no greater than 25 kHz increments and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power. The transceiver’s operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the pilot.

B7.3.3 One P25-compliant VHF-FM transceiver. The transceiver (FM-1, FM-2), must provide selection of narrowband analog (12.5 kHz), wideband analog (25.0 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 The transceiver’s operational frequency range must include the band of 136.0000 MHz to 173.9975 MHz. The operator(s) must be able to program any usable channels within that band, along with any required CTCSS tones, National

Access Codes (NAC’s), or Talk Group ID’s (TGID’s), while in flight. The transceiver must also incorporate a separate, programmable GUARD receiver, with accompanying

GUARD transmit capability. Unless instructed by the

Government for use on a specific project, all frequencies programmed for use under this Contract must be in the narrowband analog mode.

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

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B7.3.3.3 Prior to acceptance under this contract, the transceiver must be programmed with the narrowband analog GUARD receive and transmit frequencies of 168.625

MHz, with a 110.9 Hz CTCSS tone on transmit only.

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

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

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

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

B7.3.4.1 Interface for installing and properly operating an auxiliary VHF-FM portable radio through the aircraft's audio control system(s). The interface must consist of the appro-priate wiring from the audio control system, terminated in an

ITT/Cannon type MS3112E12-10S 10-pin connector conveniently located for use by the observer/copilot, and utilizing the contact assignments as specified by drawing

FS/AMD-17 in the exhibits.

B7.3.4.2 One weatherproof, external, broadband antenna covering the 150-174 MHz band, with associated RG-58A/U

(or equivalent) coaxial cable and connector, terminated in a bulkhead-mounted, female BNC connector (type UG-290A), conveniently located for use by the observer/copilot adjacent to the above 10-pin connector (Comant model CI-177 or equal).

B7.3.4.3 Mounting facilities for securely installing the auxiliary VHF-FM portable radio in the cockpit in accordance with the FAA AC 43.13-2B specifications.

Locate and arrange the mounting facilities so that a seated observer/copilot has full and unrestricted movement of the radio's controls, without interference from the 18-inch adapter cable, clothing, cockpit structure, or flight controls.

B7.3.4.4 Positive-polarity microphone excitation voltage provided to the AUX-FM system from the aircraft DC power system through a suitable resistor network. A blocking capacitor must be provided to prevent the portable radio microphone excitation voltage from entering the system.

Sidetone for the AUX-FM must also be provided (NAT model AA34-300, Premier model PA-34, or equivalent).

B7.3.4.5 In lieu of the above AUX-FM requirements, the

Contractor may substitute an additional VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver (FM-2) which meets the requirements for the VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver(s) as detailed above.

B7.3.5 One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware compatible with the government’s Automated Flight

Following (AFF) Program (https://aff.gov). Not all available satellite based tracking systems are compatible with the

Government’s AFF Program, nor meets AFF’s requirements.

The contractor must ensure that the aircraft hardware offered is compatible with AFF. For questions about current compatibility requirements contact the AFF Program Manager listed under contacts at: https://www.aff.gov.

B7.3.5.1 The AFF aircraft hardware must be powered by the aircraft’s electrical system, installed per the manufacturer’s installation manual, and operational in all phases of flight.

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

B7.3.5.2 AFF communications must be fully operational in all 50 states. Contractors working in or accepting dispatches to the State of Alaska, Southern Canada, or Western Canada must have an AFF system capable of being tracked in these locations at all times. Not all manufacturers’ AFF equipment communication links will operate effectively in all geographic areas.

B7.3.5.3 The contractor must maintain a subscription service through the AFF aircraft hardware provider allowing AFF position reporting for satellite tracking via the Government

AFF viewing software. The position-reporting interval must be every two minutes while the aircraft is in flight. The contractor must register their AFF aircraft hardware with the

Government through https://www.aff.gov providing:

complete tail number; manufacturer and serial number of the

AFF transceiver; aircraft make and model; and contractor contact information. If the contractor relocates previously registered AFF aircraft hardware into another aircraft, then the contractor must contact the government’s AFF Program making the appropriate changes prior to aircraft use. In all cases, the contractor must ensure that the correct aircraft information is indicated within AFF. The contractor must contact the Government of system changes, scheduled maintenance, and planned service outages

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

https://www.aff.gov. The Fire Applications Support Desk

(FASD) can be reached at (866) 224-7677 or (360) 326-6002.

B7.3.5.5 Prior to the aircraft’s annual contract inspection, the contractor must ensure compliance with all AFF systems requirements. The contractor must additionally perform an operational check of the system. As a minimum, the https://www.aff.gov/

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AFF is current. A username and password are required to access AFF. Log on to the AFF website at https://www.aff.gov to request a username and password, or contact the FASD.

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

B7.3.5.7 This clause incorporates Specification Section

Supplement available at:

https://www.aff.gov/contractspecs with the same force and affect as if they were presented as full text herein.

B7.3.6 Satellite Phone System.

The Contractor must furnish and install an Iridium-based

Satellite Telephone (SatPhone) system. The installation must be in accordance with FAR 43.

B7.3.6.1 The Iridium handset, or remote dialer, must be mounted in a convenient location in the cockpit. The location must provide ready and unencumbered access to its controls by both front seat occupants.

B7.3.6.2 The Iridium phone system audio must be permanently interfaced to the aircraft audio system in the same manner as the aircraft radios, so that the pilot and observer/copilot can utilize the SatPhone via their headsets.

It is preferred that all occupants of the aircraft be able to converse over the SatPhone through their headsets, though keypad access may be limited to the two front seat occupants.

B7.3.6.3 The SatPhone system must provide the capability to pre-program at least six (6) telephone numbers (including other SatPhone numbers) that can be quickly selected by either front seat occupant while in flight.

B7.3.6.4 A TSO C-129a L-band antenna, acceptable to the manufacturer of the SatPhone system, must be installed on top of the fuselage, giving as much a view of the overhead hemisphere as…