Solicitation_D14PS00760_Grand_Junction_ATT.pdf

Acquisition Services Directorate

300 E. Mallard Dr., Ste 200 Boise, ID 83706

November 25, 2014

Solicitation No. D14PS00760: Exclusive Use air attack airplane services for use by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

Designated Base, Grand Junction, CO

The attached Request for Proposals (RFP) is to acquire fully Contractor operated and maintained flight services consisting of one airplane and associated equipment that will be used as directed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for their exclusive use support for fire suppression operations 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.

The primary purpose of the contract is to provide air tactical flight services in support of wildland fire management activities as directed by the Government. Specific activities include but are not limited to air attack, fire monitoring and reconnaissance, passenger/cargo transport, and other administrative and resource activities. This aircraft is considered an interagency resource and may be dispatched from the local area to support other Government entity wildland fire activities.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Subsistence costs will not be reimbursed for any crewmember at any location. This includes overnight stays at either the designated base or away from the designated base for both primary crew and relief crewmembers, including maintenance personnel.

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 affect the evaluation of your proposal. A list of required documents is provided as an Exhibit in Section E of the solicitation.

Proposals are due by 2:00 PM MS, December 17, 2014. Proposals received after this time and date will be subject to the conditions of D5, 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.

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 ITEM REQUIREMENT

A2 ITEM 1 PRICING

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B2 CERTIFICATIONS

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 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS DUTY AND FLIGHT

LIMITATIONS

B12 PERSONNEL DUTY LIMITATIONS

B13 MECHANIC REQUIREMENTS

B14 MECHANIC QUALIFICATIONS

B15 ON-SITE MECHANIC DUTY LIMITATIONS

B16 RELIEF CREW REQUIREMENT

B17 RESERVED

B18 RESERVED

OPERATIONS

B19 PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

B20 FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B21 SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT

B22 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR

FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B23 RESERVED

B24 SPECIAL PERMIT AUTHORIZATION FOR

TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

B25 FUEL AND SERVICING REQUIREMENTS

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 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

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

C15 LIMITATION ON SUBCONTRACTING REPORT -

ALTERNATE I (JAN 2012)

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C16 PERSONNEL CONDUCT

C17 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

C18 MISHAPS

C19 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT - FUEL

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C20 CONTRACT PERIOD

C21 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

(52.217-9, MAR 2000)

C22 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

C23 MUTUAL EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD .. 39

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

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C24 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C25 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND REACTION TIME ... 39

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)

EXHIBITS

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

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—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212-2 OCT

2014)

D9 OFFER ACCEPTABILITY

D10 EVALUATION FACTORS

D11 AIRCRAFT CAPABILITY

D12 OFFEROR CAPABILITY

D13 EVALUATED PRICE

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 AMS Aviation Management System ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASO Aviation Safety Office ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC Air Traffic Control AUR Aircraft Use Report CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CFR Code of Federal Regulations CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System DM degrees/minutes/decimal minutes DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation EFB Electronic Flight Bag 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

The intent of this solicitation is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained exclusive use fixed wing flight services for 90 calendar days in support of Government air tactical fire suppression missions for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Grand Junction, Colorado.

SPECIAL NOTICE Subsistence costs will not be reimbursed for any crewmember at any location. This includes overnight stays at either the designated base or away from the designated base for both primary crew and relief crewmembers, including maintenance personnel.

A1 Item Requirement

Designated Base: --All equipment, facilities, and personnel required under this contract shall be delivered to and removed from the designated base identified on the following Pricing pages. (see Note 1)

Aircraft Requirement: --Multi-engine land airplane, or turbine powered single/multi-engine land airplane, equipped as specified in Section B for air attack operations. (See Note 2)

Crew Requirements: --Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and Relief PIC

Minimum Aircraft Requirements --Must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate.

--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.

--Insured seating for three (3) passengers.

--Removable seats for cargo configuration.

--Endurance four (4.0) hours plus 30 minute reserve cruise power at 8,000 feet pressure altitude and temperature ISA+20°C.

--Cruise airspeed 165 knots true airspeed at 8,000 feet pressure altitude and temperature ISA+20ºC.

--Payload 780 pounds with fuel for 225 nautical mile flight, VFR fuel reserve, at 8,000 feet pressure altitude, temperature ISA+20°C, 200 pound pilot and 25 pound survival kit.

--For multi-engine airplanes only: Positive single engine rate of climb when equipped for this contract with a 200-pound pilot, one 220-pound observer, 4 hours of fuel plus a 30-minute reserve, at 5,000 feet pressure altitude, ISA+33º C.

--Visibility: No external obstructions within the field of regard, 9 o’clock to 3 o’clock, as viewed from the cockpit and minimal restrictions to outward visibility of the ground in level flight for the rear observers.

--Electronic Flight Bag charging capability.

--Bubble type observer windows (if non-pressurized).

--Air-conditioning.

Target Aircraft Requirements: --Turbine powered.

--Pressurized cockpit and cabin.

--Aircraft certified under 14 CFR 23 or 25.

--Cruise airspeed 220 knots true airspeed at 8,000 feet pressure altitude, ISA+20ºC.

--Payload 900 pounds with fuel for 250 nautical mile flight, VFR fuel reserve, at 8,000 feet pressure altitude, temperature ISA+20°C, 200 pound pilot and 25 pound survival kit.

Note 1. Contractor may be required to operate from an alternate base(s) when dispatched by the Government.

Note 2. An Aero Commander 690, 680 or 500 should typically fulfill the above requirements, however, offerors should ensure their specific aircraft is capable of meeting the above minimum requirements.

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A2 ITEM 1 Pricing

Offerors shall complete the shaded areas below.

Designated Base Grand Junction, CO

Exclusive Use Period 90 calendar days

Start Date: May 15, 2015 (See C22)

End Date: August 13, 2015

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

ITEM 0001 - BASE YEAR - May 15, 2015 through August 13, 2015

SUB

LINE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED AMOUNT

1A

Daily Availability Guaranteed days subject to availability (C24)

AV

Guaranteed

DAYS

1B Estimated Flight Hours (Wet, with fuel) Price per flight hour (C29)

FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Funding for Additional Pay Items will be provided on Task Orders (See Additional Pay Item Table following Line Item Pricing) 1C MUTUAL EXTENSION (Optional)

Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period (C23) same as 1A

1D MUTUAL EXTENSION (Optional) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period (C23)

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 1B

ITEM 0001 (2015) – ESTIMATED TOTAL

ITEM 0002 – 2nd YEAR – (OPTION YEAR 1) - May 15, 2016 through August 13, 2016

2A

2B Estimated Flight Hours

Funding for Additional Pay Items will be provided on Task Orders (See Additional Pay Item Table following Line Item Pricing) 2C MUTUAL EXTENSION (Optional) same as 2A

2D MUTUAL EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 2B

ITEM 0002 (2016) – ESTIMATED TOTAL

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Designated Base

Grand Junction, CO Exclusive Use Period 90 calendar days

Start Date: May 15 End Date: August 13 (See C22)

ITEM 0003 – 3rd YEAR - (OPTION YEAR 2) - May 15, 2017 through August 13, 2017

3A

3B Estimated Flight Hours

Funding for Additional Pay Items will be provided on Task Orders (See Additional Pay Item Table following Line Item Pricing)

3C MUTUAL EXTENSION (Optional) same as 3A

3D MUTUAL EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 3B

ITEM 0003 (2017) – ESTIMATED TOTAL

ITEM 0004 – 4th YEAR - (OPTION YEAR 3) - May 15, 2018 through August 13, 2018

4A

4B Estimated Flight Hours

Funding for Additional Pay Items will be provided on Task Orders (See Additional Pay Item Table following Line Item Pricing)

4C MUTUAL EXTENSION (Optional) same as 4A

4D MUTUAL EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 4B

ITEM 0004 (2018) – ESTIMATED TOTAL

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Designated Base Grand Junction, CO

Exclusive Use Period 90 calendar days

Start Date: May 15, 2019 (See C22)

End Date: August 13, 2019

ITEM 0005 – 5th YEAR - (OPTION YEAR 4) - May 15, 2019 through August 13, 2019

5A

5B Estimated Flight Hours

Funding for Additional Pay Items will be provided on Task Orders (See Additional Pay Item Table following Line Item Pricing)

5C MUTUAL EXTENSION (Optional) same as 5A

5D MUTUAL EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 5B

ITEM 0005 (2019) – ESTIMATED TOTAL

ESTIMATED TOTAL FOR ITEMS 0001 THROUGH 0005

The totals for availability and estimated flight for all years (including mutual extension periods) will be added together to arrive at the estimated evaluated price for each offeror. See D13

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

APPLICABLE FOR

OPERATIONS IN

CONTERMIMOUS 48

STATES

i

Extended Standby – Pilot EP INDEFINITE HOUR $ 54.00 ii Segment Tax – per passenger

ST INDEFINITE EACH $4.00

iii

Miscellaneous Contractor Costs (Special Charge)

SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost

A2.1 Funding will not be obligated under the Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The Contracting Officer will issue a separate task order prior to the exclusive use period for the base year and all exercised option years covered under the contract. Each task order will obligate funding for the payment of aircraft services.

A2.2 The Minimum Guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is the total amount for Daily Availability during the Exclusive Use Period (90 days) under the first year’s task order; however, the guaranteed quantity for daily availability is subject to reductions due to unavailability (see C24). The estimated quantity for daily availability during an extension of the exclusive use period is not guaranteed and also is subject to reductions due to unavailability.

A2.3 The start date for services may be changed by the issuance of a Notice to Proceed in accordance with paragraph C22.

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

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FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

Contracting Officer will complete at time of award and again when fuel adjustments are made

Requested and Effective Date This Adjustment

Type Aircraft

Jet Fuel Av Gas

Fuel Source Location West Star Aviation Phone No. 800-255-4193

Jet Fuel Av Gas

$6.64 $6.58

Reference Price

Effective Date

Solicitation date

Source Document

ORIGINAL CONTRACT

Source Document

Difference

$ X consumption rate of

Increase Due

Old Flight Rate

New Flight Rate

Re-established Base Price

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 (EU) airplane flight services in support of Government missions in the contiguous 48 States. There may be rare occasions where services would be required in Alaska. Contractor services include provisions of an airplane, pilot(s), fuel, aircraft maintenance support, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation. Mission activities may include, but are not limited to, air tactical operations, aerial fire reconnaissance and detection, 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 The Government and Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to successfully complete this contract. The cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude of the Contractor’s employees toward aviation safety and accomplishment of the mission are an integral element of this relationship.

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

B1.4 During any task order period, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use of the Government 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

B1.5 This aircraft may be dispatched to Alaska. For the Alaska-specific equipment and/or operational requirements, refer to the Alaska Supplement exhibit (see Section C).

B2 Certifications

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

B2.1 A Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Air Carrier Certificate 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., airplane, multiengine, visual flight rules (VFR), instrument flight rules (IFR), day/night, passengers, and cargo).

B2.2 The aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR Part 135.63 or Operations Specifications Part D, "Aircraft Listing," as appropriate.

B2.3 The contract aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate and have engineering support for continued air worthiness from the current type certificate holder or supplemental type certificate holder. 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 OAS supplements and/or exhibits incorporated by reference; (3) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (4) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; and (5) 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 available (i.e. task order number, performance period). Once available, a copy of the task orders should be carried in the aircraft.

B4.3 Electronic copies of contracts and task orders may be used; however, an electronic copy of the contract does not satisfy 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 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 hinder 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 See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit for lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

Any aircraft, provided for use under this contract must be equipped with items as shown below:

B6.1 Current aeronautical charts covering area of operations.

B6.2 Reserved.

B6.3 Free air temperature gauge.

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

B6.5 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 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.

B6.7 Dual controls for initial pilot performance evaluation.

B6.8 Aircraft lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR Part 91.205(c), including instrument lights.

B6.9 A wing and tail strobe light system with an independent activating switch.

B6.10 High-visibility, pulsating, forward facing, conspicuity lighting.

B6.11 Reserved.

B6.12 Cabin heater and window defogger.

B6.13 Reserved.

B6.14 A first aid kit containing at least the items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights.

B6.15 A survival kit containing at least the 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 calculations.

B6.16 FAA-approved cargo restraints, cargo nets, and cargo straps for cargo tie down in cabin and baggage compartment area.

B6.17 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)

B6.17.1 Aerial Supervision Mission checklist. This checklist is required to be in the aircraft and utilized in-accordance-with the Interagency Aerial Supervision Guide (IASG). The aerial supervision mission checklist is attached as an exhibit to Section C of this contract. Copies of the IASG may be obtained from any interagency fire cache; item

NFES 2544.

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 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), BLM Exclusive Use Air Attack, Grand Junction, CO 13 SOLICITATION NO. D14PS00760 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 also be currently registered with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), or the national civil aviation authority with which the aircraft is registered, and include a 121.5 MHz homing beacon. ELT antennas must be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer.

B7.3.2 Three panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1, VHF-2, VHF-3) aeronautical transceivers, with at least two of the units having a minimum of 760 channels covering 118.000 to

136.975 MHz and the other with a minimum of 720 channels

covering the frequency range of 118.000 to 135.975 MHz, all with channels selectable in no greater than 25 kHz increments, and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power, must be installed in the aircraft. Each transceiver's operational controls must be mounted in a location which is readily visible and accessible to the pilot and ATGS.

B7.3.3 Three P25-compliant VHF-FM transceivers. Each required transceiver (FM-1, FM-2, FM-3), 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. Each transceiver’s operational controls must be located and arranged so that the pilot and ATGS/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 Each transceiver’s operational frequency range must include the band of 136.0000 MHz to 173.9975 MHz. The operator(s) must be able to program any usable channels within that band, along with any required CTCSS tones, National Access Codes (NAC’s), or Talk Group ID’s (TGID’s), while in flight. Each 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 each transceiver must be 10 watts nominal value (original design specification). Each 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, at least one 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 Each required VHF-FM transceiver must be equipped with a conveniently-located programming port, to facilitate programming via a Government-owned laptop computer. The port(s) must be protected from accidental damage via contact, be hard-wired to the transceiver(s), not require switching of any cables for utilization, and must be conveniently located for ease of use. The Contractor must also furnish appropriate cables of adequate length, and/or any necessary adapters, to interconnect the aircraft programming ports to the serial and/or USB port(s) of the Government laptop computers as required. NOTE: The “DIN” type connector receptacle on the front panel of some TDFM-136-series radios is part of an encryption feature, and may not function as a programming port connector. This connector can be utilized for channel programming on model TDFM-136A, serial numbers FDA1200 and higher, and model TDFM-136B ONLY.

B7.3.4 Reserved.

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

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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.

B7.4 Navigational Systems

B7.4.1 One permanently installed, panel-mounted Global Positioning System (GPS). 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, portable, and/or marine type equipment is not acceptable.

B7.4.2 Reserved

B7.4.3 The aircraft must be equipped with the navigational equipment required for IFR operations as specified in 14 CFR 135.165, including, but not limited to, the following:

B7.4.3.1 Two VHF, VOR/LOC aeronautical navigation receivers with indicators (NAV-1, NAV-2), each with a minimum of 100 navigation receive channels.

B7.4.3.2 One glideslope (GS) system, with a minimum of 20 receive channels.

B7.4.3.3 One marker beacon receiver system with three-light indicator.

B7.4.3.4 One Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) system, with a minimum of 100 channels and NAV-1/NAV-2 channeling. NOTE: If the GPS unit supplied to meet the requirements of B7.4.1 above is certified for IFR Supplemental Navigation under TSO-C129, a separate DME unit is not required.

B7.5 Audio System(s)

B7.5.1 Two separate audio control systems (which may be combined in a single unit) must be provided for the pilot and ATGS/copilot, in a location convenient to both. Each system must provide pilot and ATGS/copilot 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 pilot and ATGS/copilot 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 the microphone/PTT inputs of both pilot and ATGS/copilot. The system must be configured so that the pilot, ATGS/copilot, and (where required) Aft Trainee may each simultaneously select and utilize a different transmitter (or PA system when installed) via their respective microphone/PTT. Whenever a transmitter is selected, the companion receiver audio must automatically be selected for the corresponding earphone.

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

B7.5.1.2 Receiver selection and operation. Separate controls must be provided for both pilot and ATGS/co-pilot selection of

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

B7.5.2 Aft Training Station. A third audio system, conveniently located for use, providing the same capabilities as those specified for each audio system in B7.5 et. seq.

above, and ICS as specified below, must be furnished at one aft cabin passenger position. The system must be configured so that the pilot, ATGS/copilot, and Aft Trainee may each simultaneously select and utilize a different transmitter (or PA system when installed) via their respective microphone/PTT.

B7.5.3 An ICS must be provided for the pilot, ATGS/copilot, and at least two aft cabin passenger positions, including the Aft Trainee Station. 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 voice activation [VOX], must be provided for each position above.

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.

B7.5.4 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 typeM-87/AIC with CE-100 TR preamplifier, or equivalent) must be furnished at all required positions.

B7.5.4.1 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.

B7.5.4.2 Separate PTT switches must be provided for radio transmitter microphone operation at the pilot, ATGS/copilot, and Aft Trainee positions. The pilot's PTT switch must be mounted on the control yoke. The PTT switches for the ATGS/copilot and trainee station positions must be mounted on the cord to the headset/microphone connector, or otherwise conveniently located for use, however, PTT switches for the ATGS/copilot, other than those mounted on the flight controls must be furnished.

B7.6 Other Required 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), tested and inspected in accordance with 14 CFR 91.413..

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 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 than two nautical miles to at least ten nautical miles around the aircraft. The audio alert output must be interconnected to the aircraft's audio system in such a manner that all ICS-equipped positions will receive the alert.

If the aircraft is equipped with a Multi-Function Display (MFD), GPS, or other system capable of displaying threat aircraft output data, the system must be also be interfaced to such.

B7.6.2.1 The system must be installed in accordance with an STC or FAA Field Approval based upon an existing STC and the manufacturers installation manual. Installation of the system must be accomplished by a certified avionics repair station which has been approved for such by the system’s manufacturer. The system must be maintained for continued airworthiness, but may be listed in an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL), provided the MEL does not permit the system to be inoperable for a period exceeding 15 days.

B7.6.2.2 The following systems are known to meet the above requirements:

TCAS: Any TSO’d system which provides a range selection of 2 nautical miles or less.

TAS: Bendix-King KTA 870, Goodrich Skywatch HP

TCAD: Avidyne TAS600/605/615/620 (formerly Ryan International TCAD 9900BX) only when a separate, approved Multi-Function Display (MFD) is used to display threat aircraft data.

NOTE: ADS-B and satellite-based Traffic Information Systems (TIS) are not acceptable.

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B7.6.3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) charging capability. The aircraft must be furnished with two conveniently-located, circuit breaker-protected ports for charging FAA-approved Electronic Flight Bags (EFB). The charging ports may consist of either 120VAC, 60Hz household-type duplex outlets, or powered standard USB-type connectors. The Contractor must also furnish cords, cables, and adapters as required so that any EFB utilized may be charged while in flight.

B8 Reserved

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 Pilot Requirements

B9.1 The Contractor must furnish a pilot for each day the aircraft is required to be available (see B10.2.6).

B9.2 The pilot must be familiar with this contract and all applicable task orders issued under this contract.

B9.2.1 The pilot must be able to provide contract and/or task order information to the COTR, OAS inspector, COR, project inspector (PI), or Government manager as requested.

B10 Pilot Qualifications

B10.1 General.

Pilot flight hours will be verified from a certified pilot log.

Further verification of flight hours may be required at the COR’s discretion.

B10.2 Minimum Qualifications.

The Contractor must provide a pilot(s) who meets the following minimum qualifications and who possesses the required certificates and evidence of having satisfactorily passed the evaluations for the required tasks:

B10.2.1 An FAA commercial pilot certificate or higher with airplane category, appropriate class(es) and instrument rating for offered aircraft.

B10.2.2 A minimum of a current second-class medical certificate issued in accordance with 14 CFR Part 67.

B10.2.3 A current FAA competency check completed in accordance with 14 CFR 135.293(a and b) in the same make and model as the contract aircraft; a current 14 CFR 135.299 line check; and, if appropriate (for airplane multiengine and single engine turbine), a current 14 CFR 135.297 instrument proficiency check.

B10.2.4 An initial air-tactical-group-supervision, fire-reconnaissance and resource-reconnaissance agency flight evaluation is required to be flown and any flight evaluations thereafter are at the COR’s discretion in the same make and model as the contract aircraft. The Contractor must supply the aircraft for the flight evaluation at no expense to the Government.

B10.2.5 Proficient operation of all equipment identified in Section B (e.g., aircraft, FM radios and GPS). The agencies may require pilots to demonstrate this proficiency during an evaluation flight.

B10.2.6 The Contractor must complete and submit an Airplane Pilot Qualifications and Approval experience resume form (Government provided before inspection) for each pilot offered for inspection and approval. The resume must include the names and addresses of past employers, substantiation of related type and typical terrain flying, and any and all accidents involving aircraft.

B10.2.7 For a pilot that has not been previously inspected and approved by the DOI OAS or USDA, Forest Service, the Contractor will be required to provide a signed statement that they have verified the pilot’s flight time qualifications and experience. The COR will provide the Contractor a form to document this verification. This will be required prior to pilot inspection by DOI, OAS.

B10.2.8 Pilots must have logged minimum flying time as pilot-in-command (PIC) as follows:

(a) 1,500 hours…total pilot time.

(b) 1,200 hours…in airplanes.

(c) 200 hours…in class to be flown.

(d) 100 hours…night flying to include the recent flight experience requirements of 14 CFR 61. Multi- Engine and Single-Engine Turbine only.

(e) 75 hours… actual or simulated instrument flight time (including 50 hours in flight).

(f) 500 hours… cross-country.

(g) 200 hours… over typical (hazardous/ mountainous) terrain and landing facilities.

(h) Reserved.

(i) 25 hours…total time in make, model, and series of aircraft to be used.

(j) 100 hours…total time in class, preceding 12 months.

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B10.2.9 The Contractor must submit an experience resume for each pilot offered for approval. The resume must include the names and pilot addresses of past employers, substantiation of related type and typical terrain flying, and any and all accidents involving aircraft. The information must be submitted on form OAS-64A or FS 5700-20, Airplane Pilot Qualifications and Approval (with supplements if requested).

B11 Flight Crewmembers Duty and Flight Limitations

Assigned duty of any kind must not exceed 14 hours in any 24-hour period. “Duty” includes flight time, ground duty of any kind, and standby. Local travel up to a maximum of 30 minutes each way between the worksite and place of lodging will not be considered duty time. Flight crewmembers will be subject to the following duty hour limitations:

B11.1 A maximum of 14 consecutive duty hours during any assigned duty period.

B11.1.1 The pilot must be given 2 calendar days of rest (off duty) within any 14 consecutive calendar days.

B11.1.2 The pilot must be given a minimum of 10 consecutive hours of rest (off duty) prior to any assigned duty period.

B11.1.3 Regardless of the above limits, pilots are expected to notify the government if they become fatigued prior to reaching the duty day limit.

B11.2 Flight Limitations.

B11.2.1 Each crewmember must report all flight time, regardless of how or where performed, except personal pleasure flying. Crewmembers and relief crewmembers reporting for duty may be required to furnish a record of all duty and/or flight time during the previous 14 days. This record will be used to administer flight and duty time limitations.

B11.2.2 Flight time to and from a duty station as a flight crewmember (commuting) must be reported and counted toward limitations if it is flown on a duty day. Flight time includes but is not limited to military flight time, charter, flight instruction, 14 CFR Part 61.56 flight review, flight examinations by FAA designees, any flight time for which a flight crewmember is compensated, or any other flight time of a commercial nature whether compensated or not.

B11.2.3 Flight crewmembers will be limited to the following flight hour limitations, which must fall within their duty hour limitations:

B11.2.3.1 A maximum of 8 hours flight time during any assigned duty period.

B11.2.3.2 A maximum of 42 hours flight time during any consecutive 6-day period. When a pilot acquires 36 or more flight hours in a consecutive 6-day period, the pilot will be given the following 1 calendar day off duty for rest, after which a new 6-day cycle will begin.

B12 Personnel Duty Limitations

B12.1 The Contractor must monitor and remove from duty any personnel for fatigue or other causes before they reach their daily duty or flight limitations.

B12.2 Federal agencies may issue a notice reducing the length of personnel duty days and/or increasing days off either on a geographic or agency-wide basis.

B13 Mechanic Requirements

A mechanic must maintain the aircraft in accordance with the Contractor’s FAA-approved maintenance program.

The mechanic does not need to remain at the designated base, but be available when aircraft maintenance is required or needed.

B14 Mechanic Qualifications

The Contractor may enter into an agreement with a qualified mechanic or maintenance facility whose personnel meet the requirements set forth below. Details of the agreement must be clarified with the COTR. The mechanic provided to support this contract must possess the required certificates and minimum qualifications shown below:

B14.1 A valid FAA mechanic certificate with airframe and power plant (A&P) ratings. The mechanic must have held the certificate o r foreign equivalent certificate w i t h…