ESBD_465679_1761599045183_03. Attachment B - Service and Equipment Specifications.pdf

Attachment B New Medium Rotary Wing Aircraft

Service and Equipment Specifications

1. General Description A. This RFP is to obtain one or more State owned Rotary Wing Aircraft for Texas A&M Forest

Service operations.

B. The State Rotary Wing Aircraft will be used for Fire Suppression/All-Risk/All-Hazard incident support and may also be used for project, EMS, Search and Rescue, law enforcement, and administrative flights.

C. The aircraft shall be new at the date of this RFP and have zero airframe and engine hours.

Aircraft shall be delivered fully modified in standard airworthiness category, with all manufacturer warranties intact. Texas A&M Forest Service anticipates that up to 25 hours of total time may be needed during production, flight testing, certification, and delivery of each aircraft.

D. All aircraft maintenance and special mission equipment integration records shall be provided to the Texas A&M Forest Service with delivery of the aircraft.

E. The aircraft shall be painted in a livery approved by Texas A&M Forest Service.

2. Aircraft Procurement and Testing A. The Contractor shall be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an authorized dealer capable of delivering new aircraft with factory warranties intact. The Contractor shall provide two (2) or more medium lift helicopters meeting or exceeding the enclosed specifications for performance and mission equipment. The first of these Aircraft shall be delivered to Texas A&M Forest Service ready to perform missions within 24 calendar months of the award of this RFP. Additional aircraft awarded shall be delivered within 6 calendar months of the previous aircraft.

B. Ground Test

1. The Contractor shall define and develop ground test plans for the Aircraft. The test plan shall include test procedures, events, and data points to complete engineering evaluation, initial acceptance of the Aircraft, EMI/EMC source victim tests, and system operational tests to include any Texas A&M Forest Service provided carry on equipment, such as mobile phone, tablet computers, portable radios, and medical/SAR equipment. The test plans shall address installed, modified, relocated or altered systems and shall be approved by Texas A&M Forest Service.

2. The Contractor shall complete ground tests in accordance with the approved ground test plan and applicable Aircraft and/or vendor technical manual. The Contractor shall record test data as defined in the approved test plan.

3. The Contractor shall provide all maintenance through successful completion of ground tests. The Contractor shall provide all servicing consumables through successful completion of ground tests. The Contractor shall document all maintenance and servicing actions in accordance with OEM procedures and manuals.

C. Flight Test

1. The Contractor shall define/complete all flight test plans, procedures, and reports required to show compliance to applicable 14 CFR Part 29 and 135 regulations.

2. The Contractor shall complete all flight test events required to show compliance to applicable 14 CFR Part 29 and 135 regulations.

3. The Contractor shall define all test events and data points necessary to demonstrate the operation of all mission system modifications.

4. The Contractor shall complete all flight test events as defined in the approved flight test plan to accomplish the testing of the mission systems.

5. The Contractor shall provide the primary flight crew for flight test activities.

6. The Contractor shall record all test event data points as defined in the approved test plan, and shall document the flight test results.

7. The Contractor shall provide all maintenance support through successful completion of all flight test activities. The Contractor shall provide all servicing consumables, excluding fuel through successful completion of all flight test activities. The Contractor shall document all maintenance and servicing actions in accordance with OEM procedures and manuals.

8. The Contractor shall provide daily reports to the Texas A&M Forest Service during flight testing. The Contractor's standard format is acceptable.

3. Mission Application

A. The mission is to provide aerial fire suppression, management, and support using Medium helicopters during initial attack, complex / all hazard, and emerging incident(s). The resource provides direct suppression, delivery of fire personnel, search and rescue, EMS, and aerial supervision and awareness (HLCO).

1. The minimum crew configuration for the mission consists of a single pilot, however some missions may require dual pilot or additional crew.

2. Aircraft shall be capable of being federally carded and /or FAA certified for:

a. Aerial Firefighting

b. External Loads

c. Night Vision Goggles

d. Passenger

e. Internal and External Cargo

f. Human External Cargo (Short Haul)

g. Medical Litter

h. Search and Rescue, Including Hoist

i. Advanced Life Support (Modular)

4. Aircraft Requirements: Texas A&M Forest Service requires one or more aircraft meeting or exceeding the following specifications. Aircraft shall be new build with zero time on airframe, engine, and rotor system at time of this RFP:

A. Proposed medium helicopter shall meet the following specifications, with all wiring and fixed provisions included:

1. Max takeoff and landing weight between 9,000 and 16,000 lb.

2. Payload of 4,000lb or greater at sea level and 59 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. VFR/IFR certification for day and night operations, standard category certification for

Night Vision Goggle operations.

4. Main rotor blades finished in high visibility paint to meet carding requirements of

USFS and USDA contracts.

5. Seating for 9 or more in the aft cabin. Modular, lifeport (or equivalent) seating.

6. Max endurance of at least 4 hours with no reserve (in cruise flight).

7. Capable of operating in high pressure altitude and hot temperature conditions.

8. Dual hydraulics.

9. Dual channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC).

10. 200 amp starter / generator.

11. Rupture resistant fuel system.

12. LED position and anti-colision lights.

13. Wire strike protection kit.

14. 4-Axis digital automatic flight control system with enhanced hover hold.

15. Helicopter Terrain Awareness Warning System (HTAWS).

16. Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS).

17. Weather Radar.

18. Powertrain vibration monitoring system.

19. Lead acid battery.

20. EMS interior to accommodate 1 patient cross-cabin or 2 patients in longitudinal configuration.

21. 2 USB charging ports for PIC, 2 USB charging ports for SIC, and 2 USB charging ports in aft cabin.

22. Doors-open flight kit.

23. Air conditioning for cockpit and cabin, capable of 20 degree F temperature reduction from OAT.

24. AEM Audio mixer boxes, 2 in cockpit, 2 in cabin, 1 within reach of hoist operator.

25. DART Heavy duty skid gear (or equivalent) with clearance required for belly mounted water tank. Full length access steps included.

26. Fire attack belly tank, 300 gallons or greater, snorkel and ground-fill capable, 400 gpm fill rate or higher.

27. HEC Electric Hoist.

28. Axnes wireless intercom system (or equivalent).

29. Onboard weighing system for factory cargo hook equipment.

30. Cargo hook rated for 4000lb or greater. HEC rated for short haul.

31. All provisions, electronic controls and hook retention (anti-rotation) system to accommodate a power-fill bucket.

32. Scuff plates mounted at crew/cabin ingress/egress to protect aircraft from damage.

33. Cockpit, cabin, exterior, and hoist camera.

34. External PA speaker.

35. Trakka Beam A800TLX (or similar) search light.

36. At least 3-year warranty on airframe and engine at time of delivery.

37. Contractor shall include:

An itemized price list and weight and balance information for all removable provisions/mission equipment.

Itemized pricing for fixed provisions accommodating the mission equipment B. All equipment shall be installed and operable C. Static pressure, altimeter, and automatic altitude reporting system.

D. All aircraft provided shall be operable, free of damage, and in good working order.

Aircraft systems and components shall be free of leaks, except within limitations specified by the manufacturer.

E. Special Mission Aircraft Equipment F. Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and

14 CFR 135.161.

G. IFR aircraft must meet the equipment and lighting requirements of 14 CFR 135.163 and

14 CFR 135.165.

H. FAA approved high visibility, pulsating, forward facing, conspicuity lighting.

I. Fire extinguishers, as required by 14 CFR 135.155, shall be hand-held bottle(s), with a minimum of 2-B:C rating. Fire Extinguishers shall be maintained in accordance with current NFPA 10 standards and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the Flight crew while seated.

J. Flight Hour Meter. Each aircraft shall be equipped with a flight hour meter, installed in a location observable by the pilot and front seat observer while seated. The meter shall measure actual flight time from takeoff to landing in hours and tenths.

K. Cargo Restraint. The Aircraft shall have tie downs, net(s), or cargo straps meeting requirements of 14 CFR 135.87 to restrain cargo while in flight.

L. Seats, Seatbelts, and Shoulder Harnesses

1. Seat belts for all seats. One set of individual lap belts and shoulder harness of same type, design, and function for each passenger station/seat.

2. All Seats, Seat Belts, and Shoulder Harnesses for aircraft must either be an OEM installation or STC.

3. Rear cabin windows shall be tinted to reduce heat transfer.

4. Rear Seats. All installed rear seats (aft of the cockpit), including that of the instructor position, shall be capable of remaining occupied during all phases of flight, including take-off and landing. Equipment installed in front of rear seats shall not present a crash hazard to seated occupants.

5. Avionics Specifications A. Radios – Aircraft shall have two (2) TDFM 9300 radios. Project number will be provided by TFS to respondents at or just after prebid meeting.

Transmitters must not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers on the aircraft which are monitoring different frequencies. Transmit interlock functions must not be used with communication transceivers on special mission fire aircraft.

1. Audio Systems

a. Intercom System (ICS). ICS must integrate with the aircraft audio control system and mix with selected receiver audio. An ICS volume control and a voice activated (VOX) capability must be provided for the PIC, SIC/observer, and all positions identified for the applicable mission category. Passenger volume adjustments must not affect the PIC. The PIC must have isolation capability.

2. Audio Control Systems

a. User Interface Audio controls must be labeled as COM-1, COM-2, FM-1, FM-2 etc. as appropriate with the corresponding transceiver labeled to match. The layout must be in the order of Com 1, Com 2, Com 3, FM 1, FM 2, FM 3 as applicable to the mission and arranged top to bottom, left to right, or forward to aft in ascending order. Controls for transmitter selection and independent receiver selection of all required radios must be provided. Crew positions must have radio Push-To-Talk (PTT) switches on their respective flight controls. Microphone jacks for all crewmembers required by mission category must be wired with a key line allowing the use of a remote PTT switch. All required positions must have JJ-033 and JJ034 type microphone and headphone jacks separated by no more than 4 inches

b. General audio must be free of distortion, noise, or crosstalk. The system must be designed for use with 600 Ohm earphones and carbon equivalent, noise cancelling, boom type microphones. Sidetone must be provided for the user as well as for cross monitoring by all positions with ICS. Receiver audio must be automatically selected when the corresponding transmitter is selected. Receiver audio must be provided to each position provided with ICS.

3. Additional Requirements

a. All required crew member positions must have separate audio controllers installed in a location that provides the operator unobstructed access to the controls while seated. The PIC and SIC audio controllers must be identical.

Aft audio controllers must be of the same series as the PIC and SIC but do not require NAV audio.

b. Each audio controller must have a master radio volume control and controls for transmitter selection and independent receiver selection of all required radios. All required users must have the capability to simultaneously select and utilize a different transceiver. Sidetone must be provided for the user as well as for cross monitoring in all positions.

Receiver audio must be automatically selected when the corresponding transmitter is selected. Receiver audio must be provided to each position which requires ICS. Audio systems must not mute receiver or ICS audio during transmission.

c. Individual Volume Controls Each required audio controller must have separate controls to independently adjust headphone volume for each communications receiver. The individual volume controls must be a built-in, integral part of each audio controller. Toggle and push-on/push-off receiver selectors are acceptable. Push/pull style receiver selectors are unacceptable unless they use a lighted method to identify enabled receivers.

d. Receive Audio Indicators Indications must be provided for each required communications radio and activate when audio is received. Indications integral to the audio panel or a separate indicator panel are acceptable. When required for the SIC/observer, the indications must be in the user’s primary field of view.

When required for the instructor position, the indicators must be easily viewed by the user while seated.

B. Navigation Systems

1. Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

a. Aeronautical GPS Each required GPS must be TSO approved, permanently installed where both the PIC and SIC/observer can clearly view the display, use an approved external aircraft antenna, and be powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS must utilize the WGS-84 datum, reference coordinates in the DM (degrees/minutes/decimal minutes) format and have the ability to manually enter waypoints in flight. The GPS navigation database must be updated annually and cover the geographic areas where the aircraft will operate. The navigation database must be current for IFR aircraft.

C. Surveillance Systems

1. Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT)

a. Emergency locator transmitters must be certified to TSO-C126 or newer.

ELTs must be automatic-fixed, installed in a conspicuous or marked location, and meet the requirements detailed in 14 CFR 91.207 (excluding section f). ELT mounts must use rigid attachments and meet the deflection requirements of RTCA/DO-204.

2. Automated Flight Following systems (AFF) / Satellite Tracking System

Automated flight following systems must be compatible with the government’s tracking program (aff.gov), utilize satellite communications, and use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker. AFF must be functional in all phases of flight and in all geographic areas where the aircraft operates. The following additional requirements must be met.

a. A subscription service must be maintained through the equipment provider allowing position reporting via the Government AFF Program.

The reporting interval must be every two minutes while aircraft power is on.

b. AFF equipment must be registered with aff.gov providing all requested information. A username and password are required. Changes to equipment and registration information must be reported to aff.gov ensuring the program is current prior to aircraft use. Changes may take up to 5 business days to take effect. For assistance, email the AFF Help Desk at affadmin@firenet.gov.

c. Satellite communications/tracking system to be determined.

3. Transponders

a. Transponder systems must meet the requirements of 14 CFR 91.215(a).

Part 135 aircraft must meet the “Mode S” requirements of 14 CFR 135.143(c). Transponder systems must be assessed and inspected every 24 calendar months as specified by 14 CFR 91.413.

4. Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting Systems

a. Altimeter, static pressure, and automatic pressure altitude reporting systems must be installed and maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91. These systems must be assessed and inspected every 24 calendar months as specified by 14 CFR 91.411.

5. Traffic Advisory Systems (TAS)

a. Traffic advisory systems must be TSO approved, use active interrogation, graphically display traffic relative to the aircraft’s horizontal position, and provide alert audio to all required audio positions. Non flight crew members must have the ability to disable alert audio. The display must be within view of the PIC and SIC/observer. The system must provide coverage in all directions above and below the aircraft with a maximum range of at least 10 nautical miles. The display must allow range selection of 2 miles or less, unless the 2-mile display area has a diameter of 2.75 inches or larger. Traffic displays must permit aircraft IDs to be turned off.

b. An approved HTAWS system

6. Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast In (ADS-B In)

a. ADS-B In systems must receive both UAT and 1090ES and display

TIS-B traffic, with aircraft IDs, on an iPad via Foreflight using one of the methods below.

A permanently installed ADS-B In receiver with the capability to wirelessly integrate with Foreflight. The wireless signal must be sufficient to provide uninterrupted connection from the SIC and Aft observer positions.

Provisions to install a Stratus 3 receiver. Provisions must include an installed mount, remote GPS and ADS-B antennas providing coverage in all phases of flight with compatible connectors at the mount, and dedicated power wired to a compatible connector at the mount.

7. Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast Out (ADS-B Out)

a. ADS-B Out must broadcast the aircraft’s 3-dimensional position, heading and velocity and the aircraft’s registration number or actual call sign for all flights that are not law enforcement. Anonymous modes, privacy programs (i.e., FAA PIA), and ADS-B disabling may only be used when approved for law enforcement missions.

6. General Systems

A. USB Charging Ports

1. USB charging ports must be TSO approved, capable of providing at least 2 amps of power to each port simultaneously with an output voltage of 5 VDC and permanently installed in a location convenient for the specified users.

B. Portable Electronic Device (PED) Tolerance

1. The aircraft must be certified as tolerant to portable electronic devices (PEDs), including transmitting PEDs, for all phases of flight in accordance with RTCA/DO-307. This must be accomplished via an STC equivalent to Liberty Partners STC11071SC with configuration LP-S001-B03. An appropriate supplement must be incorporated into the aircraft flight manual. Authorization for the use of electronic flight bags does not meet this requirement. The Government will use PEDs in accordance with the STC approval.

2. Tolerance of the following systems must be included:

a. Bluetooth

b. Cellular

c. Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac)

d. VHF transceivers (136-174 MHz)

e. UHF transceivers (380-520 MHz, 764-870 MHz, and 902-928 MHz)

f. Wireless intercom adapters (1.92-1.93 GHz)

g. The contractor must have documented procedures and training to clearly address:

Situations when approved PEDs can and will not be used How and when PEDs must be secured or stowed PED modes of operation that can and will not be used How and when to inform passengers of the contractor’s PED policies and procedures How to manage scenarios such as suspected or confirmed electromagnetic interference, PED unit or battery smoke or fire, or other scenarios

7. Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards A. All avionics used in the build of the aircraft must comply with the manufacturer’s specifications and installation instructions, federal regulations, and the following requirements.

1. There must be no interference with required systems from any equipment installed in or on the aircraft.

2. Strict adherence to the guidelines in FAA AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11 “Aircraft Electrical Systems” and Chapter 12 “Aircraft Avionics Systems” as well as FAA

AC 43.13-2B Chapter 1 “Structural Data”, Chapter 2 “Communication, Navigation and Emergency Locator Transmitter System Installations” and Chapter 3 “Antenna Installation” is required. 1202SA22R9102 A0002 NLFW MATOC Conformed Copy Amend 2 27 of 112 SECTION B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

3. All antennas must be FAA approved, have a Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) less than 3.0 to 1 and be properly matched and polarized to their associated avionics system. Repairs to antennas and cracks exposing the antenna housing or element are not acceptable.

4. Labeling and marking of all avionics controls and equipment must be understandable, legible, and permanent. Electronic label marking is acceptable.

5. Avionics installations must not interfere with passenger safety, space, or comfort.

Avionics equipment must not be mounted under seats designed for energy attenuation. In all instances, the designated areas for collapse must be protected.

6. All avionics equipment must be included on the aircraft’s equipment list by model, nomenclature, weight, and arm.

7. Avionics systems must meet the performance specifications of FS/OAS A-24 Avionics Operational Test Standards.

8. Communications equipment must meet the performance specifications of FS/OAS A-30 Radio Interference Test Procedures. For a copy of all FS/OAS documents visit https://www.nifc.gov/resources/NIICD/niicd-documents.

9. Mission Equipment Installation and Maintenance Standards

A. All mission equipment (including offered optional equipment) used to meet this contract must comply with the manufacturer’s specifications and installation instructions, federal regulations, and the following requirements.

B. There must be no interference with required systems from any equipment installed in or on the aircraft

C. Strict adherence to the guidelines in FAA AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11 “Aircraft Electrical Systems” and Chapter 12 “Aircraft Avionics Systems” as well as FAA AC 43.13-2B Chapter 1 “Structural Data”, Chapter 2 “Communication, Navigation and Emergency Locator Transmitter System Installations” and Chapter 3 “Antenna Installation” is required. Sensors and mission equipment installation must be:

a. An OEM installation

b. STC

c. Approved for installation by an FAA Form 8110-3 with all DER supporting engineering substantiation documentation attached.

D. Labeling and marking of all equipment must be understandable, legible, and permanent.

Electronic label marking is acceptable.

E. Mission equipment installations must not interfere with passenger safety, space, or comfort.

Mission equipment must not be mounted under seats designed for energy attenuation. In all instances, the designated areas for collapse must be protected.

F. All mission equipment must be included on the aircraft’s equipment list by model, nomenclature, weight, and arm.

10. Training

A. For each new aircraft, factory aircraft training shall be provided for pilots and maintainers of the State’s choosing.

11. Maintenance A. Bidders shall include information for engine, airframe and mission components “power by the hour” (or similar) support programs. Price for support programs shall not be included in the aircraft purchase price but shall instead be included in the proposal as informational.