D15PS00035_Solicitation_Bridger-Teton.pdf

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

NPS-BRIDGER-TETON EXCLUSIVE USE

HELICOPTER-WY 3 SOLICITATION NO. D15PS00035

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A2 ITEM 1 - SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

PRICES/COSTS

A2 ITEM 2 - SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

PRICES/COSTS

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B2 CERTIFICATIONS

B3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (SPECIFICATIONS)

B4 CONTRACTS

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT

B6 AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

B8 FUEL SERVICE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 PILOT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORITY

B10 PILOT QUALIFICATIONS

B11 PERSONNEL DUTY LIMITATIONS

B12 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS’ DUTY AND FLIGHT

LIMITATIONS

B13 MECHANIC REQUIREMENTS

B14 MECHANIC QUALIFICATIONS

B15 MECHANIC DUTY LIMITATIONS

B16 FUEL SERVICE VEHICLE DRIVER REQUIREMENT AND

QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED FOR LOWER 48 STATES

OPERATIONS ONLY)

B17 FUEL SERVICE VEHICLE DRIVER DUTY LIMITATIONS

B18 RELIEF CREW REQUIREMENT

OPERATIONS

B19 PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

B20 FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B21 SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT

B22 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR

FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B23 PPE FOR GROUND OPERATIONS

B24 EXEMPTION FOR TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS

MATERIALS

B25 FUEL AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

B26 GENERAL – MAINTENANCE

B27 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (ADS),

MANUFACTURER'S MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS

(MMSBS), SERVICE LETTERS (SL) AND ADDITIONAL

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

B28 MANUALS/RECORDS

B29 MAINTENANCE

B30 MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT

B31 TIME BETWEEN OVERHAUL (TBO) AND LIFE-

LIMITED PARTS

B32 WEIGHT AND BALANCE

B33 TURBINE ENGINE POWER ASSURANCE CHECKS

SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

C1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS –

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2014)

C2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE

ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 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. AIRCRAFT USE REPORT (AUR)

C5.A ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT

REQUIREMENTS – INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP)

(APRIL 2013)

C5.B 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)

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 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT - FUEL

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CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C20 CONTRACT PERIOD

C21 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

(52.217-9, MAR 2000)

C22 MUTUAL EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD .. 45

C23 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

C24 ON-CALL USE OUTSIDE THE EXCLUSIVE USE

PERIOD/EXTENSION

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C25 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C26 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND REACTION TIME ... 47

C27 MAINTENANCE DURING AVAILABILITY PERIOD

C28 UNAVAILABILITY AND DAMAGES

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C29 DAILY AVAILABILITY

C30 FLIGHT TIME

C31 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

C32 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (FROM SCHEDULE OF ITEMS)

C33 GOVERNMENT MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES

C34 ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM WAGE FOR

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

C35 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE (52.204-18. NOV 2014)

EXHIBITS

LOAD CALCULATION

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 EVALUATED PRICE

D12 LIKE MAKE/MODEL AIRCRAFT

D13 AIRCRAFT CAPABILITY

D14 OFFEROR CAPABILITY

D15 TRADEOFF ANALYSIS AND CONTRACTOR SELECTION

D16 NOTICE OF AWARD

SECTION E – OFFEROR’S REPRESENTATIONS,

CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

E1 52.212-3 OFFERORREPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 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)

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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 (Formerly AMD)

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. BID ITEMS: Two separate helicopters (Item 1 & 2) as described below.

The intent of this contract is to obtain two (2) fully Contractor operated and maintained exclusive use helicopters for 140 and

120 calendar days respectively. Contractor service’s include provisions of two helicopters, one fuel service vehicle per helicopter, with driver and relief driver and one mechanic with relief to support both aircraft, fuel, and all other associated equipment to support fire management and short haul operation for the Grand Teton National Park/Bridger-Teton National

Forest, WY. The intent of this solicitation is to make one contract award for two aircraft. However, the Government reserves the right to make more than one award if considered in the government’s best interest. The exclusive use period for the first helicopter is June 4 th through October 22 st and for the second helicopter, June 18 th through October 16 th of each award year. This contract has a Base Year with Two 1-year Option Years.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Aircraft Requirement: Two (2) light helicopters equipped as specified in Section B for each aircraft.

If separate contract awards are made for each aircraft, each awardee must provide a full crew.

Fuel Service Vehicle Requirement: One vehicle equipped as specified in Section B for each aircraft.

Crew Requirements: For each Aircraft: One Pilot-in-Command (PIC) with relief pilot, one fuel service vehicle driver with relief driver, and one mechanic with relief mechanic. The mechanic may also perform as the fuel service vehicle driver.

Note: If both Items 1 & 2 are awarded to the same contractor, only one mechanic, with relief, will be required to service both helicopters.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements:

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

Powerplant: Turbine engine.

Payload: Non-Jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 850 pounds at 20 degrees C at 8,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 25-pound survival kit and fuel for 1.9 hours.

Airspeed: 130 knots VNE or greater at 8,000 feet pressure altitude and 20 degrees Celsius

(C).

Certification Basis: 14 CFR 27

Target Helicopter Requirements:

Configuration: Rotorcraft certified for right seat PIC.

(Payload amount shall be computed by using the Government’s Standard Interagency Load Calculation Method and Form and the

Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart included under Section C Exhibits along with the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report, and equipment list that you provide).

An AS350B3 should typically fulfill the above minimum requirements. Some of these models may also meet or exceed the

Target Helicopter Requirement.

NOTE: 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 Jackson Hole Aviation, Jackson, Wyoming Phone No. 307-733-4767

Base Price (includes tax)

$ 7.54

Reference Price

Effective Date Upon Award

Source Document

ORIGINAL CONTRACT

Source Document

Difference

$ X consumption rate of

Increase Due

Old Flight Rate

New Flight Rate

Re-established Base Price

BELOW INFORMATION SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE CONTRACTING AGENCY AT AWARD

ITEM 1

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

Contractor’s Fuel Service Vehicle size relative to number of gallons of fuel the vehicle can carry is identified below.

GOVERNMENT USE ONLY

AIRCRAFT MAKE AND MODEL FAA REGISTRATION NO.

WATER/RETARDANT BUCKET CAPACITY REQUIRED

1ST

2ND

FUEL SERVICE VEHICLE SIZE (Minimum 750 gallons)

1ST VEHICLE 2ND VEHICLE (IF OFFERED)

ITEM 2

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

Contractor’s Fuel Service Vehicle size relative to number of gallons of fuel the vehicle can carry is identified below.

GOVERNMENT USE ONLY

AIRCRAFT MAKE AND MODEL FAA REGISTRATION NO.

WATER/RETARDANT BUCKET CAPACITY REQUIRED

1ST

2ND

FUEL SERVICE VEHICLE SIZE (Minimum 750 gallons)

1ST VEHICLE 2ND VEHICLE (IF OFFERED)

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A2 ITEM 1 - Schedule of Supplies or Services Prices/Costs

BUREAU

National Park Service, Grand Teton National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest

DESIGNATED

BASE

Teton Helibase, Jackson Wyoming

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 140 Days START DATE: June 4 th of each year END DATE: October 21 st

ANNUAL ON CALL PERIOD (SEE C24)

Day-to-day but not to exceed (NTE) 30 Days START DATE: October 22 nd

END DATE: June 3 rd

(following year)

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

CLIN

DESCRIPTION

PAY ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED AMOUNT

2015 – BASE YEAR – EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD June 4 to October 21

1a

Daily availability (guaranteed days per aircraft subject to being available)

AV

DAYS

1b

Estimated Flight Hours

FT

FLIGHT

HOURS

Funding for Additional Pay Items will be Provided on Task Order

1c

MUTUAL EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL) Price per day for

AVAILABILITY During

Extension Period (C21)

NTE

same as 1a

1d

(OPTIONAL) Price per FLIGHT

HOUR During Extension Period

Estimated same as 1b

2015 – ITEM 1 - BASE YEAR ESTIMATED TOTAL

2016 –OPTION YEAR ONE– EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD June 4 to October 21

(OPTIONAL) Price per day for

2016 – ITEM 1 - OPTION YEAR ONE ESTIMATED TOTAL

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2017 –OPTION YEAR TWO– EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD June 4 to October 21

(OPTIONAL) Price per day for

2017 – ITEM 1 – OPTION YEAR TWO ESTIMATED TOTAL

ITEM 1 – THREE YEAR TOTAL – ALL ITEMS

A2 ITEM 2 - Schedule of Supplies or Services Prices/Costs

BUREAU

National Park Service, Grand Teton National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest

DESIGNATED

BASE

Teton Helibase, Jackson Wyoming

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 120 Days START DATE: June 18 th of each year END DATE: October 15 th

ANNUAL ON CALL PERIOD (SEE C24)

Day-to-day but not to exceed (NTE) 30 Days START DATE: October 16 th

END DATE: June 17 th

(of the following year)

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

2015 – BASE YEAR – EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD June 18 to October 15

(OPTIONAL) Price per day for

2015 – ITEM 2 - BASE YEAR ESTIMATED TOTAL

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2016 – OPTION YEAR ONE – EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD June 18 to October 15

(OPTIONAL) Price per day for

2016 – ITEM 2 - OPTION YEAR ONE ESTIMATED TOTAL

2017 – OPTION YEAR TWO – EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD June 18 to October 15

(OPTIONAL) Price per day for

2017 – ITEM 2 – OPTION YEAR TWO ESTIMATED TOTAL

ITEM 2 – THREE YEAR TOTAL – ALL ITEMS

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ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

(1) Extended Standby – Pilot

(C29.3)

EP INDEFINITE HOUR $54.00

(2) Extended Standby –Driver

(C29.3)

ET INDEFINITE HOUR $35.00

(3) Extended Availability Mechanic

(C29.3)

EM INDEFINITE HOUR $56.00

(4) W/O Fuel Truck daily deduction, less than 4 hrs. use

(Ref C24.2.6)

P30 INDEFINITE EACH -$125.00

(5) W/O Fuel Truck daily deduction, greater than 4 hrs. use

(Ref C24.2.6)

P31 INDEFINITE EACH -$250.00

(6) Fuel Service Vehicle Mileage

(C32.2)

SMS INDEFINITE MILE $1.83

(7) Contractor Miscellaneous

Costs(C32)

SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost

SECTION B – CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

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

Government natural resource missions. Contractor services include provisions for a helicopter, personnel, fuel service vehicle, fuel, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation. Missions will include, but are not limited to, fire management, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire, aerial ignition, short-haul, search and rescue, and law enforcement which is limited to nonthreatening surveillance and reconnaissance, and other administrative and related resource activities in the lower 48 states. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

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

B1.3 The Government and Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to successfully complete this contract. The Contractor’s employees’ cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude toward aviation safety and accomplishment of the mission are an integral element of this relationship.

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

B2 Certifications

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

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

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

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

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

B2.3 A 14 CFR 133, Rotorcraft External Load Operations

Certificate which authorizes Class B loads, as a minimum.

B2.4 A 14 CFR 137, Agricultural Aircraft Operations

Certificate.

B2.5 The contract aircraft must have a Standard

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

B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications)

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

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

B4 Contracts

B4.1 The Contractor must maintain a complete, current printed copy of the contract and all modification 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 helicopter, fuel service vehicle, and all other required equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft systems and components must be free of leaks, except where specified by the manufacturer.

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

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

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

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

Representative (COTR) may approve high visibility enhancements.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide one fully compliant helicopter that is equipped as shown below for each item:

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

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

B6.3 Free air temperature gauge.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

B6.8 Dual controls for initial pilot performance evaluation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

B6.16 Cabin heater and window defogger.

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

If manufactured for the make and model of helicopter.)

B6.18 Main rotor brake.

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

B6.20 Reserved

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

For internal:

B6.21.1 15-cubic-foot baggage compartment within the aircraft fuselage specifically designed to carry cargo separate from the cabin. (Note: Requires rear bulkhead modification required on some models of aircraft.)

For external:

B6.21.2 Cargo basket. An externally side-mounted basket constructed with tubular frame and expanded metal incorporating a locking lid to secure cargo. Basket/rack must be quick attach/detach. All construction methods must be as prescribed by Advisory Circulars 43.13-1B and 43.13-2B or other FAA approval.

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Note: AS350 aircraft must be equipped with a cargo basket such the Dart Heli-Utility basket model D350-607-045

(57”length) or equivalent.

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

B6.23 Two (2) accessory power sources as described below.

B6.23.1 One consisting of an MS 3112E-12-3S three-pin connector, accessible in the aft cabin. Pin B must be airframe ground; pin A must be +28VDC (for 28-volt aircraft); and pin C must be +14VDC (for 14-volt aircraft).

The circuit must be protected by a 5-amp circuit protection.

B6.23.2 One consisting of a dual USB charging port certified to FAA TSO C71 and capable of providing at least

2 amps of power to each port simultaneously with an output voltage pf 5 VDC. USB charging port must be installed according to 14 CFR Part 43 and accessible from the pilot and observer seats.

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

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

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

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

B6.27 One keeperless cargo hook (On-Board Systems keeperless cargo hook or equal) that may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft. This hook shall incorporate both an electrically activated release and a secondary mechanically activated release. The electric release shall be activated by a switch on the cyclic. The switch must be guarded/protected to minimize the possibility of inadvertent activation. The secondary mechanical release must incorporate a hydraulically activated release if available for the make and model of helicopter. (See the cargo hook maintenance requirements in Section B29.)

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

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

Section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 5,000 feet pressure altitude (PA), 30˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 25-pound survival kit, and 1.5 total hours of fuel. The bucket must be capable of being operated with all increments of the longline; i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

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

Procedures Exhibit (see section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 9,000 feet PA, 20˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 25-pound survival kit, and 1.5 total hours of fuel. The bucket must also be capable of being operated with all increments of the longline; i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

Note: The bucket combinations provided in B6.29 and

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

5,000 feet PA at 30˚ Celsius extending upward to 9,000 feet

PA at 20˚ Celsius and above.

B6.31 A remote operating switch for the water/retardant bucket and/or remote hook clearly marked for "open" and

"closed" and mounted on the collective control to avoid confusion with the airframe cargo hook release. The switch must be of a different design and must be mounted so as to not easily be confused with the RPM Control [Beep

Range] switch.

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

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

B6.32.2 This connector must have multiple circuit capacity sufficient to provide power and control for Contractor-furnished equipment. The longline remote hook, fixed tank, or water bucket must be wired through this connector. A list of water buckets with required pin wiring can be found in the USDA Forest Service/DOI OAS Drawing A-16 Exhibit

(see Section C). Wiring diagrams for various equipment configurations are available from the U.S. Department of the

Interior, Office of Aviation Services, 300 E. Mallard Drive, Suite 200, Boise, ID 83706, or USDA Forest Service, 3833

S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705-5354.

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

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

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

B6.33.3 Synthetic rope meeting the requirements of the

Helicopter Synthetic Longline Requirements Exhibit (see

Section C).

B6.33.4 Three ropes are required; one each in 50, 100 and

150 foot lengths.

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

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

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

B6.34 Short-haul configuration. Helicopter to be equipped for short-haul operations that must meet the following specifications:

B6.34.1 Sliding or hinged door on side which can be opened while in flight. Door locks shall be provided to ensure that the door remains in closed and open positions. Doors may also be removed from the helicopter to meet these requirements provided the aircraft manual authorizes such removal.

B6.34.2 Windows available for the spotter to view the surrounding area without the necessity of opening doors.

B6.34.3 Capability for installation of a Government-provided secondary external load safety retainer manual release for a Government owned and provided secondary short-haul retainer. The manual release lanyard, a steel sheathed Teleflex cable, will be secured and routed from adjacent to the cargo hook to the cockpit for pilot activation.

Movement of the cargo hook shall not inadvertently release the safety retainer. The release handle shall be located so as to be accessible to the pilot-in-command, not interfere with pilot operations, and the system cannot be inadvertently activated.

B6.34.3.1 The Contractor shall ensure that the Government-furnished property is installed for short-haul activities and ensure any modifications and/or installations to the helicopter shall be accomplished in accordance with the

Contractor’s FAA air carrier or operating certificate.

B6.34.4 A Supplemental Type Certificated (STC’d) rappelling fixture (floor mounted) (used for short-haul spotter and aerial recon anchor) appropriate to the make and model offered. This anchor shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for continued airworthiness.

B6.35 Internal Litter Kit (Note: To be installed when requested by the Government.)

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General

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

Standards (copies available upon request from OAS

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

http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FS OAS_A24E.pdf .

B7.2 Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

B7.3 Communications Systems

B7.3.1 One automatic-fixed Emergency Locator

Transmitter (ELT), certified under TSO-C126 (or newer) which must be installed per the ELT manufacturer’s instructions in a conspicuous or marked location, and meet the same requirements as those detailed for airplanes in 14

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mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. TSO-C126 and newer ELTs require documentation of current registration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration (NOAA), or the national civil aviation authority with which the aircraft is registered.

B7.3.2 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. The transceivers must have channels selectable in no greater than

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

B7.3.3 Two P25-compliant VHF-FM transceivers. Each transceiver (FM-1, FM-2), must provide selection of narrowband analog (12.5 kHz), wideband analog (25.0 kHz), or narrowband digital (12.5kHz) operation on each of a minimum of 100 channels. Each transceivers’ operational controls must be located and arranged so that the pilot and observer/copilot when seated, have full and unrestricted movement of each control without interference from clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls.

B7.3.3.1 Each 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.

B7.3.4 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/OAS-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-3) 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.

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protection, and be mounted so as to not endanger any occupant from AFF aircraft hardware during periods of turbulence. Antennas should be placed where they have the best view of the overhead sky as possible. Externally mounted antennas are recommended to improve system performance. Any visual indicators for remotely installed units must be mounted so that they can be easily viewed by the pilot.

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

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

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

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

complete tail number; manufacturer and serial number of the

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

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

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

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

B7.3.5.5 Prior to the aircraft’s annual contract inspection, the contractor must ensure compliance with all AFF systems requirements. The contractor must additionally perform an operational check of the system. As a minimum, the 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-1) utilizing an approved, fixed external aircraft antenna and powered by the aircraft electrical system or an aviation portable GPS unit (Garmin

GPSMap 296/396/496 or equivalent) provided the portable unit is securely mounted, is equipped with a remote (i.e., not part of the GPS unit) antenna, and presents information from an overhead orientation (not a drive-along-the-road type), and is powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS

(permanently installed or portable) must utilize the WGS-84 datum and reference latitude and longitude coordinates in the degrees/minutes/decimal minutes (DM) mode for aircraft positioning.

B7.5 Audio Systems

B7.5.1 Two separate audio control systems (which may be combined in a single unit) for the pilot and observer/co-pilot to select receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone/push to talk (PTT) audio inputs for all installed radios and public address (PA) systems. Each system must also allow the pilot and observer/copilot to independently adjust 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 both the pilot’s and observer/copilot’s microphone/PTT inputs. The system must be configured so the pilot and observer/copilot 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.

B7.5.1.1.1 The two aft cabin exit positions must be equipped to transmit on the radio(s). Whenever a radio (or PA, when so equipped) microphone input is selected at the observer/copilot's audio control panel, the aft cabin passengers' radio microphone inputs must automatically be connected to the same radio, and they must then be capable of transmitting on that radio via their respective radio transmit

PTT switches.

B7.5.1.2 Receiver selection and operation. Separate controls must be provided for both pilot and observer/copilot to select audio from one or any combination of available receivers. The ICS-equipped aft passenger positions must monitor the receiver(s) as selected by the observer/copilot.

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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.

B7.5.1.3 The audio system(s) controls must be located and arranged so that both the pilot and observer/copilot, when seated, have full movement of their respective controls 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 An ICS for the pilot, observer/copilot, and all aft cabin 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 the pilot and copilot/observer 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 All earphone/microphone jacks in the aircraft

(except the pilot's) must be U-92A/U (single/female) type, which will accept U-174/U type plugs.

B7.5.3.2 Separate PTT switches for radio transmitter and

ICS microphone operation must be provided at the pilot, observer/copilot, and any other positions required above to be furnished with both radio transmitter and ICS operation.

The pilot's PTT switches must be mounted on the cyclic control. The observer/copilot's and any other required position’s PTT switches must be mounted on the cord to the earphone/microphone connector. The aft cabin positions must be furnished with cord-mounted ICS PTT switches.

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), and inspected and tested every

24 months in accordance with 14 CFR 91.413.

B7.6.2 One APCO Project 25 compliant (P25) VHF-FM

"multi-mode" two-way mobile radio, with a matched broad-band antenna, must be mounted in the fuel-service vehicle.

The radio's operational bandwidth must include the 150

MHz to 174 MHz frequency band, with user-programmable

(in the field) channels. Selection of wideband (25.0 kHz) analog, narrowband (12.5 kHz) analog, or digital (12.5 kHz) spacing is required on each channel. The radio must be frequency-synthesized, equipped with the lowest 32 CTCSS sub-audible tones, and must develop a minimum of 30 watts carrier output power. Use of appropriate portable VHF-FM radios with suitable output power booster units is permissible.

The following radio models are known to meet the above requirements:

Datron: G25RMV100, G25RMV110, G25ASU001

Kenwood: TK-5710, TK-5720

Midland: STM-1050B, STM-1055B, STM-1115B

Relm(BK) Radio: DMH5992 with Smartmic, DMH5992X

HP with Smartmic

Relm: KNG-M150

NOTE: As of February 10, 2014, no other mobile radios were known to meet the above requirements. See http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/approved_radios.pdf for a complete, current listing of approved radios.

B7.6.3 One APCO Project 25 compliant (P25) VHF-FM two-way portable radio for pilot call-back, operating in the

150 MHz to 174 MHz frequency band, frequency-synthesized, CTCSS 32 sub-audible tone capable, user programmable in the field, with a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power, must be furnished for use by the pilot-in-command (PIC). Selection of wideband (25.0 kHz) analog, narrowband (12.5 kHz) analog, or digital (12.5kHz) spacing is required on each channel.

The following radio models are known to meet the above requirements:

Datron: Guardian G25PRV100

Midland: STP105B

Motorola: XTS 2500 & XTS 5000*

* only w/R.15.00.05 or newer software

Relm(BK): DHP5102X, DPHX5102X

Relm: KNG-P150

Thales(Racal): 25 PRC-6894

NOTE: As of February 10, 2014, no other portable radios were known to meet the above requirements. See http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/approved_radios.pdf for a complete, current listing of approved radios.

B7.6.4 The Contractor must furnish a cellular telephone for use by the PIC. The cellular telephone must be provided with service to the area of the contiguous 48 States. Each cellular telephone must be equipped with both 110VAC and

12VDC adapter cord assemblies for charging use. The http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/approved_radios.pdf http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/approved_radios.pdf

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Contractor must provide the number of the cellular telephone to Government personnel when requested.

B7.6.5 One external public address/siren system (PA) capable of…