Sol_D14PS00756.pdf

Acquisition Services Directorate

4405 Lear Court Anchorage, Alaska 99502

Greetings Prospective Offerors

Solicitation No. D14PS00756: Exclusive Use Fixed Wing Flight Services to Support the Bureau of Land Management, Alaska Fire Service

The attached Request for Proposals (RFP) is to acquire fully Contractor operated and maintained fixed wing flight services consisting of two fixed wing aircraft and associated equipment that will be used as directed by the Department of the Interior (DOI) for use in 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 primary purpose of the contract will be to obtain two fully Contractor operated and maintained exclusive use (EU) fixed wing aircraft flight services to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government fire resource missions in Alaska. Contractor services include provisions of the aircraft, personnel, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in the solicitation. Award of one or all of the items can be one or multiple awardees.

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.

If your offer is selected for award, your prices will remain in effect for the first year of the contract as well as subsequent option years if option years are included and exercised. 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 when considering costs that may impact operation of your aircraft over the contract period.

Proposals are due by 10:00 AM, January 13, 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:

• No Government fixed flight rates are used –offeror will submit pricing for both the availability and flight rates

• TwoVHF-AM panel mounted radios (B7.3.2)

• One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware compatible with the government’s Automated Flight Following (AFF) system (B7.3.5)

• GPS requirements (B7.4.1)

• Offer contents to be submitted (D4)

• Successful offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) 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 10:00 am December 22, 2014, and answers will be posted by close of business December 23, 2014.

Thank you

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

SEE ADDENDUMIS CHECKED

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Anchorage AK 99502 4405 Lear Ct Division 4/Branch 1 DOI, Interior Business Center, AQD

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NAICS:

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01/13/2015 1000 AS

12/16/2014

208-433-5026Susan Kroenke (No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

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

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

D14PS00756

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

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

1 74 OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

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

15. DELIVER TO

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

9. ISSUED BY

7.

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

1,500

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

Interior Business Center, AQD

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

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AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

Period of Performance: 04/01/2015 to 03/31/2016

SEE A2 PRICING - FOR SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BASE YEAR

00010 NON-FOREIGN PASSENGER AIR CHARTER SERVICE

Delivery: 03/31/2016 Continued ...

(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

ARE

ARE

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

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

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

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

Option Year One

00020 OPTION YEAR ONE - NON-FOREIGN PASSENGER AIR

CHARTER SERVICE

(Option Line Item)

0 Days After Award

Delivery: 03/31/2017

Period of Performance: 04/01/2016 to 03/31/2017

OPTION YEAR TWO

00030 OPTION YEAR TWO - NON-FOREIGN PASSENGER AIR

CHARTER SERVICE

(Option Line Item)

04/01/2018

Delivery: 03/31/2018

Period of Performance: 04/01/2017 to 03/31/2018

OPTION YEAR THREE

00040 OPTION YEAR THREE - NON-FOREIGN PASSENGER AIR

CHARTER SERVICE

(Option Line Item)

04/01/2019

Delivery: 03/31/2019

Continued ...

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

74 2 of

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 74

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

D14PS00756

Period of Performance: 04/01/2018 to 03/31/2019

OPTION YEAR FOUR

00050 OPTION YEAR FOUR - NON-FOREIGN PASSENGER AIR

CHARTER SERVICE

(Option Line Item)

04/01/2019

Delivery: 03/31/2020

Period of Performance: 04/01/2018 to 03/31/2019

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 – DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

A2 ITEM 0001PRICING

A2 ITEM 0002PRICING

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B2 CERTIFICATION

B3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE - SPECIFICATIONS

B4 CONTRACTS AND TASK ORDERS

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT

B6 AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

B8 RESERVED

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 PILOT REQUIREMENTS

B10 PILOT QUALIFICATIONS

B11 PERSONNEL DUTY LIMITATIONS

B12 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS DUTY AND FLIGHT

LIMITATIONS

B13 MECHANIC REQUIREMENT

B14 MECHANIC QUALIFICATIONS

B15 MECHANIC DUTY LIMITATIONS

B16 RESERVED

B17 RESERVED

B18 RELIEF CREW REQUIREMENT

OPERATIONS

B19 PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

B20 FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B21 SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT

B22 RESERVED

B23 RESERVED

B24 SPECIAL PERMIT AUTHORIZATION FOR

TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

B25 FUEL AND SERVICING REQUIREMENT

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

B26 GENERAL MAINTENANCE

B27 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (ADS) AND

MANUFACTURERS MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS

(MMSBS)

B28 MANUALS/RECORDS

B29 MAINTENANCE

B30 MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT

B31 TIME BETWEEN OVERHAUL (TBO) AND LIFE-LIMITED

PARTS

B32 WEIGHT AND BALANCE

SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS

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)

C5.3 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (52.232-40 DEC 2013)

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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)

C7 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (52.204-9 JAN 2011)

C8 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (52.232-18 APR 1984)

C8.1 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL

YEAR (52.232-19 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

C15 LIMITATION ON SUBCONTRACTING REPORT -

ALTERNATE I (JAN 2012)

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C16 PERSONNEL CONDUCT

C17 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

C18 MISHAPS

C19 RESERVED

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C20 CONTRACT PERIOD

C21 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

(52.217-9, MAR 2000)

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

1999)

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C22 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

C23 MUTUAL EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD .. 40

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C24 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C25 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND REACTION TIME ... 40

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

EXHIBITS

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

D7.2 1452.215-71 USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PROPOSAL

INFORMATION—DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

D8 EVALUATION

D9 OFFER ACCEPTABILITY

D10 EVALUATION FACTORS

D11 EVALUATED PRICE

D12 AIRCRAFT CAPABILITY

D13 PILOT QUALIFICATIONS AND PAST PERFORMANCE .. 59

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

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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

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 – Description of Requirement.

Furnish flight services consisting of two fixed wing aircraft that are contractor operated and maintained. Services shall be for the exclusive use of the Bureau of Land Management, Alaska Fire Service, in support of transportation of Government personnel for support of fire and resource management activities, and other interagency governmental work.

Aircraft Required: Two (2) Single engine turbine powered or; Multi-engine turbine or piston powered land airplanes equipped as specified in Section B for utility operations.

Bureau: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Alaska Fire Service (AFS)

Crew Complement Required: Pilot-in-command (PIC) and relief PIC, Mechanic

Designated Base: Fort Wainwright, AK

Performance Period: Item 1: 90 days, 1 May 2015 through 29 July 2015. Four (4) renewal option years Item 2: 100 days, 10 May 2015 through 17 August 2015. Four (4) renewal option years

Minimum Aircraft Requirements:

Must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate.

Aircraft certified under Civil Air Regulation Part 3, 14 CFR 23 or 25.

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

VFR/IFR, Day/Night, known ice certified, single pilot.

Payload 1,000 pounds, with 375nm range, 45 minute fuel reserve, 200 pounds per required pilot, and 25-pound survival kit.

Endurance three hours and 15 minutes plus 45 minute reserve (4 hours total) at maximum cruise power.

Capable of operating as configured above from 3,000-foot gravel runway at 2000 feet pressure altitude, 25º Celsius with 1000 pounds payload.

Minimum airspeed of 160 knots true airspeed at 5,000 feet pressure altitude, ISA +5 degrees Celsius, and 75% power.

Seating for five (5) passengers.

Removable seats for cargo configuration.

Unobstructed downward and lateral view from the copilot’s station.

The aircraft configuration must allow for 180 cubic feet of cargo capacity in the main cabin area, while not obstructing the ingress / egress of the two cockpit seats.

Twin Commander 680 is known to meet the minimum specification

Target Aircraft:

Turbine powered multi-engine airplane Minimum airspeed of 200 knots true airspeed at 5,000 feet pressure altitude, ISA +5 degrees Celsius, and 75% power.

Twin Commander 690 is known to meet the target specification.

Note: If both Items 1 and 2 are awarded to the same contractor, only one mechanic is required (B13)

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A2 Item 0001Pricing Complete shaded areas only.

DESIGNATED BASE

Fort Wainwright Alaska

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

90 calendar days

START DATE: May 01, 2015 END DATE: July 29 2015

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

*The amounts in these line items shall not be exceeded without written authorization by the Contracting Officer. Funding for this line item and miscellaneous additional pay items shall be funded through Wildland Fire Management Funds as appropriated annually through the Department of the Interior appropriations legislation. Bureaus will ensure that appropriate funds are available prior to ordering services for flight time and other additional pay items under this contract. Wildland Fire Management funds are available to support the suppression or emergency prevention of wildland fire on or threatening lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior: for emergency rehabilitation of burned-over lands under its jurisdiction; for emergency actions related to potential or actual earthquakes, floods, volcanoes, storms, or other unavoidable causes; for contingency planning subsequent to actual oil spills;

for response and natural resource damage assessment activities related to actual oil spills; and for the prevention, suppression, and control of actual or potential grasshopper or mormon cricket outbreaks on lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary, pursuant to the authority in Section 1773(b) of Public Law 99-198 (99 Sat. 1658.)

AV UNIT PRICE AND EXTENDED AMOUNT FOR ALL YEARS REFLECTS A 9% DISCOUNT

ITEM 1

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED AMOUNT

0001AA

1st YEAR – 5/01 – 7/29

Price per day for availability

AV

DAYS

0001AB

*Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours

(DRY)

FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

0001AC

*Additional pay items (see schedule following line item pricing) The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency, and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee and will not be evaluated for award purposes.

See Additional Pay Items

Schedule for Rates

BASE YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL, AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT HOURS – 1st year, 2015

0002AA

2nd YEAR – 5/01 – 7/29

0002AB

*Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours

(DRY)

0002AC

The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency, and is

OPTION YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL, AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT HOURS – 2nd year, 2016

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0003AA

3rd YEAR – 5/01 – 7/29

0003AB

*Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours (DRY)

0003AC

The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency, and is

OPTION YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL, AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT HOURS – 3rd year, 2017

0004AA

4th YEAR – 5/01 – 7/29

0004AB

0004AC

The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency, and is

OPTION YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL, AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT HOURS – 4th year, 2018

0005AA

5th YEAR – 5/01 – 7/29

0005AB

0005AC

OPTION YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL, AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT HOURS – 5th year, 2019

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A2 Item 0002Pricing

Complete shaded areas only.

DESIGNATED BASE

Fort Wainwright Alaska

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

100 calendar days START DATE: May 10, 2015 END DATE: August 17, 2015

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

*The amounts in these line items shall not be exceeded without written authorization by the Contracting Officer. Funding for this line item and miscellaneous additional pay items shall be funded through Wildland Fire Management Funds as appropriated annually through the Department of the Interior appropriations legislation. Bureaus will ensure that appropriate funds are available prior to ordering services for flight time and other additional pay items under this contract. Wildland Fire Management funds are available to support the suppression or emergency prevention of wildland fire on or threatening lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior: for emergency rehabilitation of burned-over lands under its jurisdiction; for emergency actions related to potential or actual earthquakes, floods, volcanoes, storms, or other unavoidable causes; for contingency planning subsequent to actual oil spills; for response and natural resource damage assessment activities related to actual oil spills; and for the prevention, suppression, and control of actual or potential grasshopper or mormon cricket outbreaks on lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary, pursuant to the authority in Section 1773(b) of Public Law 99-198 (99 Sat. 1658.)

AV UNIT PRICE AND EXTENDED AMOUNT FOR ALL YEARS REFLECTS A 9% DISCOUNT

ITEM 2

0006AA

1st YEAR – 5/10 – 8/17

0006AB

0006AC

The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency, and is

BASE YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL, AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT HOURS – 1st year, 2015

0007AA

2nd YEAR – 5/10 – 8/17

0007AB

0007AC

The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency, and is

OPTION YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL, AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT HOURS – 2nd year, 2016

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0008AA

3rd YEAR – – 5/10 – 8/17

0008AB

0008AC

The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency, and is

OPTION YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL, AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT HOURS – 3rd year, 2017

0009AA

4th YEAR – 5/10 – 8/17

0009AB

0009AC

OPTION YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL, AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT HOURS – 4th year, 2018

ITEM2

0010AA

5th YEAR – 5/03 – 7/31

0010AB

0010AC

OPTION YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL, AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT HOURS – 5th year, 2019

TOTAL BASE AND ALL OPTION (if exercised) $

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ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

APPLICABLE FOR

OPERATIONS IN ALASKA

i Extended Standby – Pilot EP INDEFINITE HOUR $ 54.00 ii Extended Standby - Mechanic EM INDEFINITE HOUR $ 56.00 iii Additional Personnel (Flight Crew) AC INDEFINITE DAY $500.00 iv Overnight Allowance PD INDEFINITE Overnight Per FTR Schedule v Contractor-furnished Fuel FC ---- ---- Actual Cost vi Contractor Miscellaneous Costs SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain flight services for transportation of personnel and/or cargo in support of fire and resource management activities; including fire detection;

logistical support; aerial observation; search and rescue;

administrative and related activities as directed by the Government. Operations are usually in response to fire management missions in flat to rolling terrain at approximately 700 feet mean sea level. Flights in mountainous terrain of approximately 2000 to 4000 foot MSL can be expected, law enforcement limited to non-threatening surveillance and reconnaissance, and other administrative related resource activities.

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

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

B1.4 During the task order 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.

B1.5 This aircraft may be dispatched out of Alaska.

B2 Certification

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

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

B2.2 Aircraft shall be identified as required by 14 CFR Part 121.135(7) or 135.63 or Operations Specifications Part D, “Aircraft Listing,” as appropriate. Aircraft shall be fully equipped to carry the number of passengers offered in accordance with the standards of 14 CFR Part 121 or 135 as appropriate.

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

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

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

B3 Order of Precedence - Specifications

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

B4 Contracts and Task Orders

B4.1 The Contractor must maintain a complete, current printed copy of the contract and all modifications 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.

Following receipt of a printed task order, the pilot will carry a hard copy of the task order in the aircraft.

B4.3 Electronic copies of contracts and task orders may be used, however an electronic copy of the contract does not cancel the requirement to keep a printed copy of the contract in the aircraft.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment

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

B5.1 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 hinder visibility.

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

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

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

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

B6.1 Current aeronautical charts covering the area of operations.

B6.2 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit must be installed in the cabin.

B6.3 A survival kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and must be included in weight and balance/load calculations.

B6.4 Fire extinguisher(s), as required by 14 CFR Part 135, for the purposes of this contract, must be a handheld bottle, minimum 2-B:C rating, mounted and accessible to the flight crew while seated. The fire extinguisher must be maintained in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Manual 10, Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers or the Contractor’s 135 operations manual.

B6.5 FAA-approved seats, seatbelts, and shoulder harnesses for the pilot and copilot.

B6.6 The aircraft must be approved for up to five (5) passengers. Contractor provided seats must be FAA-approved seats and must be removable to allow for a cargo configuration.

B6.7 Federal Aviation Administration-approved anti-collision lighting to include at least one high visibility strobe light.

B6.8 High visibility, pulsating, forward-facing, conspicuous light.

B6.9 FAA-approved cargo restraints, cargo nets, and cargo straps for cargo tie down in cabin and baggage compartment areas.

B6.10 Cabin heater with windshield defogger.

B6.11 The aircraft must be equipped in accordance with 14 CFR Parts 91 and 135 for carrying passengers day and night, VFR and IFR, and certified to fly in known icing conditions.

B6.13 The aircraft must have an isolated baggage compartment capable of carrying 400 lbs.

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.p df

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 3.00 to 1 or better.

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

B7.3 Communications Systems

B7.3.1 One automatic-portable or automatic-fixed 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT/AP or ELT/AF), meeting FAA TSO-C126 and COSPAS/SARSAT specifications, must be installed in the aircraft per the manufacturer's installation manual, in a conspicuous or marked location. The ELT must be interfaced to the aircraft GPS system so as to transmit aircraft location and registration number when activated. The ELT must also be registered with NOAA, and equipped with an external fixed-type antenna, mounted atop the fuselage.

B7.3.2 Two panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1, VHF-2) aeronautical transceivers, each with a minimum of 760 channels covering 118.000 to 136.975 MHz. Each transceiver must have channels selectable in no greater than http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSAMD_A24E.pdf http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSAMD_A24E.pdf

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25 kHz increments and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power. The transceivers’ operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the pilot and right seat observer.

B7.3.3 One APCO Project 25-compliant (P25) VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver (FM-1), which provides selection of narrowband (12.5 kHz) analog, wideband (25.0 kHz) analog, or narrowband (12.5kHz) digital bandwidth operation on each of a minimum of 100 MAIN field-programmable 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 their clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls.

B7.3.3.1 The transceiver’s operational frequency range must include the MAIN 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.

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.

B7.3.3.5 The Contractor must placard all FM radios and all audio system controls with a warning that the use of the FM radios during IFR approach operations is prohibited, so as to prevent any possible interference with the aircraft’s glideslope receiver(s).

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 https://www.aff.gov/

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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 Lower 48 States, 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 operational check must consist of confirming the aircraft being tested is displayed in AFF (indicating it is currently transmitting data to AFF) and that all information displayed in AFF is current. A username and password are required to access AFF. Log on to the AFF website at https://www.aff.gov to request a username and password, 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 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 possible.

B7.3.6.5 The SatPhone system may be integrated into the Automated Flight Following system (see B7.3.5) using either the same Iridium communicator or a separate Iridium communicator. In the former case, it is acceptable for phone calls to interrupt the transmission of AFF position reports for brief periods of time, and flight crews must be instructed as to this conflict.

B7.4 Navigational Systems

B7.4.1 One permanently installed, panel-mounted Global Positioning System (GPS).. The GPS must be approved for IFR Navigation under TSO-C129, and must be enabled for use with the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). The GPS must utilize the WGS-84 datum, reference latitude and longitude coordinates in the degrees/minutes/decimal minutes (DM) mode for aircraft positioning; utilize an approved, fixed, external aircraft antenna; and be powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS installation must be FAA-approved (or approval pending). Handheld and/or marine type equipment is not acceptable.

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B7.4.2 The aircraft must be equipped with all navigational equipment required for Single-Pilot IFR operations as specified in 14CFR135.165, including, but not limited to, the following:

B7.4.2.1 Two VHF, VOR/LOC aeronautical navigation receivers with indicators (NAV-1, NAV-2), each with a minimum of 200 navigation receive channels.

B7.4.2.2 One glideslope (GS) system, with a minimum of 40 receive channels.

B7.4.2.3 One marker beacon receiver system with three-light indicator, which provides aural notification to the flight crew via the audio control system.

B7.4.3 One Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) receiver system which operates over a minimum frequency range of 200 to 1699 kHz, interfaced to a Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI). This requirement is waived if the aircraft is equipped with two operable GPS units, which meet the requirements of B7.4.1 above.

B7.4.4 Additional navigation instruments and equipment

B7.4.4.1 One Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI), which is fully integrated to the autopilot, equipped with a Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) which provides selection of both VOR/LOC or GPS information.

B7.4.4.2 An FAA-approved autopilot system capable of operating the aircraft controls to maintain flight and maneuver it about three axes.

B7.5 Audio Systems

B7.5.1 Two separate audio control systems (which may be combined in a single unit) must be provided for the pilot and observer/copilot, in a location convenient to both. Each of the systems must provide the operator(s) with separate controls for selection of receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone/PTT audio inputs for all installed radios and PA systems. Each system must also provide the operator(s) with separate controls for adjustment of both the intercommunications system (ICS) and the receiver audio output levels.

B7.5.1.1 Transmitter selection and operation. Separate transmitter selection controls must be provided for each operator’s microphone/PTT inputs. The system must be configured so each operator may each simultaneously select and utilize a different transmitter (or PA system when installed) via their respective microphone/PTT. Whenever a transmitter is selected, the companion receiver audio must automatically be selected for the corresponding earphone.

Transmitter sidetone audio must be provided for the user as well as for cross-monitoring via the corresponding receiver selection switch on the other audio control system(s).

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

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

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

B7.5.3.1 J-033 and J-034 type connector jacks must be provided at all required positions in the aircraft to accept the PJ-055B and PJ-068 type connector plugs as utilized with the headset/ microphone.

B7.5.3.2 Separate PTT switches must be provided for radio transmitter microphone operation at the pilot and observer/copilot positions. The pilot's PTT switch must be mounted on the control yoke. The PTT switches for the observer/copilot position must be mounted on the cord to the headset/microphone connector, or otherwise conveniently located for use, however, PTT switches for the observer/copilot, other than those mounted on the flight controls, must be furnished.

B7.6 Other Avionics

B7.6.1 One air traffic control (ATC) transponder and altitude reporting system meeting the requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.215 (a) and (b).

B7.6.2 The aircraft must be equipped with an FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) -approved traffic awareness and avoidance system (TCAS/TAS/TCAD/etc.) featuring active

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interrogation of threat aircraft. The system must be equipped with antennas mounted on both the top and bottom of the aircraft to minimize airframe shadowing and provide 360-degree coverage. The system must also incorporate visual alerts for both pilot and co-pilot and an aural alerting feature which announces an alert of threat aircraft whenever such aircraft enter a zone of a programmable size with range selections from no more…