National LWF Soliciation 04162020.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1)

Issuing Office:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705 This solicitation can be downloaded from the following Internet site: https://www.fbo.gov Offers Are Solicited For:

Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing ATGS / IAA Aircraft Region 5

Solicitation No:

12024B20R9501

Issued Date:

04/16/2020

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

Offers will be due on 05/14/20 @ 1400 Mountain Daylight Time.

The offeror shall submit the following items in response to this solicitation:

1. SF-1449, blocks 17a, 30a - 30c: Complete, date, and sign.

2. Fill in the appropriate information requested under section B.5, B.6 and C-11

3. Provide one (1) copy of your Business proposal and two (2) copies of your Technical proposal in response to Section E.3 of the solicitation. All information on your business and technical proposals shall be provided via USB thumb drives.

4. Provide your responses to Section E.8 and E.9 of the solicitation.

THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705

No facsimile (FAX) or e-mail offers will be accepted.

Offeror questions must be submitted and received by mail or e-mail NLT 04/28/2020. E-mail:

robert.hoffman@usda.gov. Offerors may contact Robert Hoffman for information about this solicitation at 208-387-5681.

“The policy of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, family status, and/or political affiliation.” Persons believing they have been discriminated against in any Forest Service related activity should write to: Chief, Forest Service, USDA, P. O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090.

Previous editions of this form are obsolete. FS-6300-44 (11/79) mailto:kevin.toombs@usda.gov

Solicitation No. 12024B20R9501 U.S. Forest Service Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing ATGS/IAA Aircraft Region 5

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

STANDARD FORM 1449

SECTION A – SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SF—1449)

SECTION B – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS AND SPECIFICATIONS

B.1

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.2

DAILY AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT RATE

B.3

AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

B.4

CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

B.5

HOME BASE

B.6

MAINTENANCE CAPABILITY

B.7

EXCISE TAXES

B.8

PERFORMANCE PERIOD

B.9

STANDBY HOURS PER DAY

B.10

RESERVED

B.11

OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE

B.12

APPROVED OPERATIONS AREAS

B.13

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

B.14 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B.15 GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS

B.16

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

B.17

AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

B.18

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

B.19

AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

B.20

AVIONICS

B.21

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS (Exhibits 6, 7, 8)

B.22

OPERATIONS

B.23

PERSONNEL

B.24

CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL

B.25

SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL

B.26

SUBSTITUTION/REPLACEMENT OR ADDITION OF AIRCRAFT

B.27

RELIEF PILOT

B.28

FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS

B.29

ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY

B.30

MISHAPS

B.31

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

B.32

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

B.33

PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES

B.34

RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES

B.35

INSPECTIONS DURING USE

B.36

MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD (MAP) INCLUDING EXTENDED AND OPTIONAL

USE

B.37

DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

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B.38

UNAVAILABILITY

B.39

PAYMENT PROCEDURES

B.40

PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT

B.41

PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY

B.42

PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE OPTIONAL-USE PERIOD

B.43

REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS

B.44

CONTRACTOR STAND-DOWN OR DEACTIVATION

B.45

PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT AIRCRAFT

B.46

FOOD AND DRINK

B.47

PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE

B.48

MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR

B.49

COMMERCIAL FILMING AND VIDEOTAPING

B.50

DEFINITIONS

B.51

ABBREVIATIONS

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.2

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(OCT 2018) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

C.3 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-5 DEVIATION 2017-1) (JAN

2020) C.4

STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222-42) (MAY

2014)

C.5

AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (FAR 52.232-18) (APR 1984)

C.6

PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

C.7

NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (JULY

2010)

C.8

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988)

C.9

POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996)

C.10

AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIO BASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (FAR 52.223-2) (SEPT 2013)

C.11

CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES

C.12

OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV 1999)

C.13

OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FAR 52.217-9) (MAR 2000)

C.14

ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT STATUS FOR

CORPORATE APPLICANTS (AGAR 452.209-71) (ALTERNATE 1) (FEB 2012)

C.15

ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE

C.16

PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY

C.17 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (FAR 52.252-6)(APR 1984)………………………...69

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SECTION D - EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 1 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS DECLARATION

EXHIBIT 2 - CPARS EVALUATION FORM

EXHIBIT 3 - AIRPLANE PILOT QUALIFICATIONS RECORD

EXHIBIT 4 - PREFERRED PANEL CONFIGURATION

EXHIBIT 5 - WAGE DETERMINATION

EXHIBIT 6 – SENSOR REQUIREMENTS

EXHIBIT 7 – MOVING MAP SOFTWARE / HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

EXHIBIT 8 – BEYOND LINE OF SITE COMMUNICATIONS DATALINK

EXHIBIT 9 – AIRPLANE APPROXIMATE FUEL CONSUMPTION RATES

EXHIBIT 10–ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1

GENERAL INFORMATION

E.2

SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (AGAR 452.219-70) (SEP 2001)

E.3

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-1) (APRIL 2014)

(TAILORED)

E.4 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2) (OCT 2014)

E.5 452.215-72 AMENDMENTS TO PROPOSALS (1988)

E.6

INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988)

E.7

SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS (FAR 52.216-27) (OCT 1995)

E.8

SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE AND ACCIDENT

HISTORY

E.9

PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

E.10

REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION (AGAR 452.209-70) (DEVIATION 2012-01) (FEB

2012) (ALTERNATE 1)

E.11

INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-7) (JUL 2013)

E.12

OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR

52.212-3) (MAR 2015)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

12024B20R9501

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

April 16, 2020

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Robert M. Hoffman Contracting Officer

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

208-387-5681

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

May 14, 2020

1400 MDT

9. ISSUED BY CODE 04H1 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 100% FOR:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

NAICS: 481211

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

1,500 Employees

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TON UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 04H1

See Block 9

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

OFFEROR CODE

ALBUQUERQUE SERVICE CENTER

INCIDENT BUSINESS – CONTRACTS

101B SUN AVENUE, NE

ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109 TELEPHONE NO. NINE-DIGIT DUNS NO. .

EMAIL_______________________________________________________________

17b CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

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

IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

SEE SECTION B (ATTACHED)

Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing ATGS / IAA Aircraft Region 5

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 1 .

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ __ OFFER

DATED _______________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK

5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNED (Type or pr int) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or pr int) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing ATGS/IAA Aircraft Region 5 Region 5

SECTION B

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS AND SPECIFICATION

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

This is a solicitation for fully operated and maintained light fixed wing aircraft services on an EXCLUSIVE USE BASIS based in Region Five. Aircraft shall meet the requirements of this schedule and the specifications included herein. Offerors shall list each aircraft to be considered for award.

Awards will not be made for aircraft not considered suitable for the Government’s need, or at costs determined to be unreasonable.

B.2 DAILY AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT RATE

Offeror(s) shall propose a Daily Availability (AV) rate and Hourly Flight Rate for each proposed item (aircraft) using the table(s) below. Offeror(s) may propose a fixed daily rate for Optional Pilot Services to mitigate pilot duty restrictions (6/36) as defined in B.28. Request to furnish optional pilot will be made in advance by the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Daily Availability Rate: Availability Rate shall cover Pilots, Sensor Operators, Aircraft and Technology as well as other fixed costs for a 24 hour period, Mobilization and De-mobilization to and from the Home Base and lodging/ground transportation for personnel while at the Designated Base listed in the Bid Items. All proposed availability rates shall be divisible by 24.

Hourly Flight Rate: A rate that covers fuel, scheduled maintenance costs, data plans and other use costs associated with the aircraft. The Hourly Flight Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of C.15 (Economic Price Adjustment Specified Flight Rate).

Extended Standby Rate: The Extended Standby Hourly Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of C.16 Extended Standby Hourly Rate.

Optional Pilot Rate: A fixed daily rate for Optional Pilot Services to mitigate pilot duty restrictions (6/36) as defined in B.28. This rate is intended to cover one (1) additional pilot for one (1) 12-14 hour period).

Miscellaneous Charges: Examples are airport landing fees, tie-down charges, hanger rental, etc. these costs will be paid by the government when authorized by CO/COR.

ITEM NO. 1 Mandatory Availability Period (MAP)(2020): Aug. 14th to November 21st (100 Days) The MAP for 2021, 2022 and 2023 will be: May 25th to November 21st (181 Days)

Host Base Name: Lancaster, CA

National Forest: Southern CA Operations (SOPS)

Location: 4341 William J. Barnes Avenue

Elevation: 2351 feet

Runway length: 7,201’ x 150’ Runway 06 - 24

Note: Use the following page to identify proposed aircraft and associated rates. Use multiple pages to identify each aircraft and configuration to be considered under this solicitation.

Aircraft Make Aircraft Model

Manufactured Date Aircraft Registration-Number

Empty Weight Certified Max Gross Weight

Number of Seats Preassurized (Yes/No)

Hourly Fuel Consumption Rate GPH (cruise)

Daily Availability & Flight Offer Rate for Light-Fixed Wing

Services (Base Year, 2020) Units Quantity Rate Total

Daily Availability Day 100

Hourly Flight Rate Hour 200

Extended Standby Rate Hour N/A $54.00 $54.00

Optional Pilot Rate Shift N/A

Miscellaneous Charges N/A N/A N/A $10,000

TOTAL

Services (Option Year No. 1) Units Quantity Rate Total

Daily Availability Day 181

Hourly Flight Rate Hour 200

Extended Standby Rate Hour N/A $54.00 $54.00

Optional Pilot Rate Shift 1 N/A

Services (Option Year No. 2) Units Quantity Rate Total

Hourly Flight Rate Hour 200

Extended Standby Rate Hour N/A $54.00 $54.00

Optional Pilot Rate Shift 1 N/A

Services (Option Year No. 3) Units Quantity Rate Total

Hourly Flight Rate Hour 200

Extended Standby Rate Hour N/A $54.00 $54.00

Optional Pilot Rate Shift 1 N/A

Optional 6 Month Extension Units Quantity Rate Total

Daily Availability Day 180

Hourly Flight Rate Hour 200

Extended Standby Rate Hour N/A $54.00 $54.00

Optional Pilot Rate Shift 1 N/A

B.3 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Aircraft shall be capable of performing minimum performance requirements substantiated by aircraft performance data.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements

Payload: --1000 pound payload when fully equipped and with 4 hours plus 30 minute reserve.

Speed: --Cruise speed of 250 KTAS below 18,000 ft. pressure altitude – ISA plus 10o C.

Endurance: --Cruise endurance of 4 hours @ 17,500 ft pressure altitude – ISA plus 10O C plus a 30 minute reserve.

Powerplant: Multi-Engine Turbine, or jet powered aircraft.

--Single engine service ceiling of 17,500 feet pressure altitude, ISA +10 degrees centigrade with the required payload.

Environmental: --Pressurized aircraft with environmental controls.

B.4 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

Pilots performing on this contract shall meet the requirements of Section B.23. All pilots offered may be evaluated in accordance with B.23.

B.5 HOME BASE

Offeror shall enter the principal base of operation reflected in their 135 Operation Specifications.

Location (Physical Address) State

24 hour phone number

Back up phone number:

Fax Number:

Email(s)

Note: The Government may inspect the offeror’s operation and maintenance facilities prior to award. The Forest Service provides oversight for its aviation operations as such the Regional Airworthiness and Pilot inspector shall have access to inspect pre/post award, and during the life of the contract.

B.6 MAINTENANCE CAPABILITY

The aircraft furnished shall have certified power plant and airframe log books and other necessary papers substantiating the maintenance, overhaul, and airworthiness history.

Offeror(s) shall provide the name and address of the Director of Maintenance:

Name

24 hour phone number

Note: The Contractor shall be capable of providing field maintenance support to each aircraft for extended periods during heavy use.

B.7 EXCISE TAXES

Excise taxes and segment fees shall be included in your contract price in accordance with (IAW) FAR Clause 52.212-4(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

B.8 PERFORMANCE PERIOD

It is anticipated that any contract(s) resulting from this solicitation will be in effect for a period of one (1) base year with four (3) option years for a total of up to four (4) years. If necessary a six

(6) month extension may be available at the end of the 3rd option period.

B.9 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY

Twelve (12) Hours standby per day (Section B.37)

B.10 RESERVED

B.11 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE

Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations (See Section B.47 for further explanation)

B.12 APPROVED OPERATIONS AREAS

THE OPERATOR MUST HAVE IN THEIR OP SPECS AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE IN ALL

AREAS CHECKED BELOW.

ALASKA CARIBBEAN CANADA MEXICO

B.13 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All items below are minimum requirements and must comply with Section B, an Exhibit, and/or Federal Regulations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Three VHF-AM Radios (COM1, COM2, COM3)

Three identical (make, model, series) VHF-FM Radios (FM1, FM2, FM3)

An Intercom System (ICS) for all crew and passenger positions

Separate identical Audio Control systems for the PIC, SIC/observer and Sensor

Operator (directly behind the SIC/observer)

Controls for the PIC, SIC/observer and Sensor Operator to each independently adjust headphone volume for each communications receiver

Three identical Audio Indicator Panels (ACS 296 or equivalent). One each for the

PIC, SIC/observer and Sensor Operator.

One IFR certified Global Positioning Systems (GPS) with moving map

An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

One Transponder

One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

ADS-B IN and OUT

A Traffic Advisory System (TAS)

An Autopilot (three-axis preferred)

One Multi-Function Display (MFD)

Two VOR/Localizer systems

One Glideslope system interfaced to the #1 Localizer

One Three Light Marker Beacon system

One Satellite Weather system with XM Aviator subscription or equivalent

A Class B Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS)

VHF-FM Programming Ports

3 Dual USB Charging Ports. 1 each accessible at the PIC, SIC/Observer, and Sensor Operator position

Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161

Aircraft, Sensor(s) (IR/EO) (See exhibit 6)

Aircraft, Integrated Sensor Mapping System (See exhibit 7)

Aircraft, Internet Capabilities (Data IN/OUT) (See exhibit 8)

Note: A complete set of schematic and wiring diagrams, covering all installed avionics systems, must be available at the vendor’s Principal Base of Operations or maintenance facility.

Note: ADS-B IN does not meet Forest Service requirements for traffic advisory or weather datalink systems.

B.14 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

(a) The intent of this solicitation and any resultant contract is to obtain an airplane fully operated by qualified and proficient personnel and equipped to meet specifications contained herein and will be used in the administration and protection of public lands.

(b) The aircraft furnished may be used for fire support, project, law enforcement, and administrative flights. If the Contractor agrees to perform law enforcement flights, such agreement shall be in writing.

(c) The daily availability period is defined as two shifts within a 24 hour period. The primary shift is during the night which generally begins at 1800, and ends at 0600 the following morning.

The secondary shift begins at 0600 and ends the same day at 1800.

(d) This platform may be utilized at any location in the Continental United States or Alaska in which aerial suppression is occurring. The general mission profile, consists of 30-45 minutes flights to and from the fire and the rest of the available fuel cycle spent on station over the fire performing data collection and aerial supervision (3-4 hours).

(e) The crew is generally comprised of the contract pilot, a contract sensor operator, and one aerial supervisor. The aircraft will be capable of supporting additional passengers (trainee/observer), it is not expected to fly more than 5 total personnel including the pilot on any mission.

(f) The fundamental purpose of the aerial supervisory aircraft is to provide aerial supervision during night aircraft operations over wildland and urban interface fires. The day missions will be primarily for the collection and transmission of incident data.

(g) The Government has Interagency and Cooperative agreements with Federal and State Agencies and private landholders. Aircraft under contract may be dispatched under these agreements for such use.

(h) The contractor will provide the aircraft, aircraft maintenance, pilots, sensor(s), sensor operators, technical system support and training on the offered mapping systems/technologies on an annual basis for government personnel.

(i) The airplane will be operated within the mountainous orographic turbulent environment associated with average altitudes varying from 1,000 AGL to 12,500 ft. AGL.

(j) The Government may designate alternate host bases for temporary operation.

(k) The Contracting Officer or designee may release the Contractor from the contract for short periods of time to perform outside work when requested by the contractor. During the period of such release, the Forest Service is not responsible for any payment or liability.

Note: The US Forest Service has an interest in live video streaming capability however it is not a requirement of this contract. The government seeks vendors that can offer solutions for beyond line of site data delivery that can transmit full motion video and map data to incident personnel on the ground and located at command centers via their cellular devices (android and apple) and or computer desktops (windows based). Utilization of cellular systems, wave relay and satellite communications are all acceptable means of data transmission. Data Transfer latency, Coverage and Cost will be evaluated as an optional item and may be added in the future.

B.15 GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS

(a) Contractors shall hold a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier or Operating Certificate. Aircraft offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators 135 Certificate at the time of offering and throughout the contract period of performance.

(b) Aircraft shall conform to its approved type design, be maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements of the 14 CFR 135 notwithstanding the aviation regulations of the States in which the aircraft may operate.

B.16 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

(a) If Government Furnished Property (GFP) is provided, the Contractor shall be required to sign a property receipt document. Upon Government request, GFP shall be returned to the Government in accordance with GFP (Short Form) FAR Clause 52.245-1 (JAN 2017).

B.17 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

(a) Reserved

(b) Aircraft condition and equipment. The aircraft shall be in airworthy condition throughout the performance period. All equipment shall be installed and operable or be deferrable by an FAA approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL). However, all items required by this contract may not be placed on an MEL as non-operational unless approved by a government Aviation Safety Inspector or the CO. The following equipment, when inoperative, cannot be deferred on an MEL with the aircraft continuing to be utilized under contract.

(1) Emergency Locator Transmitter

(2) VHF-AM Radio

(3) VHF-FM Radio

(4) Transponder

(5) Static pressure, altimeter, and automatic altitude reporting system

(c) All aircraft furnished under this contract 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.

(d) The aircraft interior shall be clean and neat. There shall be no un-repaired tears, rips, cracks, or other damage to the interior. All interior materials shall meet FAA standards.

(e) The aircraft exterior finish, including the paint, shall be clean, neat, and in good condition (e.g., no severe fading or large areas of flaking or missing paint etc.). Military or other low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. Any corrosion shall be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

(f) All windows and windshields shall be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs, which hinder visibility. Repairs such as safety wire lacing and stop drilling of cracks are not acceptable as permanent repairs. Prior to acceptance, all temporarily repaired windows and windshields shall have permanent repairs completed or shall be replaced.

(g) Fire extinguishers, as required by 14 CFR 135.155, shall be hand-held bottle(s), with a minimum of 1.5 lbs. capacity and 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.

(h) Each aircraft shall carry current copies of the following:

(1) Current contract and all modifications.

(2) Department of Transportation (DOT) Exemption 9198, the Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials Handbook/Guide (NFES 1068) and the Emergency Response Guide (ERG), if required.

(3) Aeronautical charts covering area of operation.

Note: The use of electronic flight bags (EFB) is hereby authorized providing the following conditions are met:

(1) EFB’s used in the aircraft are FAA approved.

(2) All other contract items are readily available to the vendor and agency crew (tablet style devices only, no laptops).

(3) Vendors must keep the device adequately charged to allow normal use and have a means of charging the device readily available without reliance on the government.

(4) This authorization does not include other Personal Electronic Devices (PEDS).

(i) 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.

(j) Cargo Restraint. The Contractor shall furnish tie downs, net(s), or cargo straps meeting requirements of 14 CFR to restrain cargo while in flight.

(k) Safety Belts. The aircraft furnished under this contract shall have safety belts for all occupants and shoulder harnesses for front seat occupants meeting requirements of 14

CFR. The shoulder strap and lap belt shall fasten with a metal to metal single point quick release mechanism. Military style harnesses are acceptable. All occupants shall meet the above requirements during takeoffs and landings, when flying within 1,000 feet of the ground, and at other times as specified by the Pilot.

(l) Lap belt and shoulder harness condition; the following are NOT acceptable:

(1) Webbing. Webbing that is frayed five (5) percent or more, torn webbing, crushed webbing, swelled webbing that results in twice the thickness of original web, or if difficult to operate through hardware, creased webbing (no structural damage allowed), and sun deterioration if it results in severe fading, brittleness, discoloration, and stiffness.

(2) Hardware. Buckle or other hardware is inoperable, nylon bushing at shoulder harness-to-lap belt connection missing or damaged, fabricated bushings or tie wraps used as bushings, rust/corrosion if not minor in nature, wear beyond normal use.

(3) Stitches. Broken or missing stitches, severe fading or discoloring, inconsistent stitch pattern.

(4) Technical Standard Order (TSO) Tags (see 14 CFR 21.607). Missing or illegible tags are unacceptable unless inspection can confirm the suitability of installed equipment.

(5) Age. Belts/fabric over ten (10) years from date of manufacture require close inspection because of the elements they are exposed to, but do not have to be replaced if it can be determined they are in serviceable condition and not life limited.

(m) Rear Seats. Installed rear seats, including that of the Trainer located behind the Forward Observer (SIC) 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.

(n) First Aid Kit (Aeronautical). First aid kit shall be in a dust-proof and moisture-proof container. The kit shall be readily accessible to the Pilot and passengers. At a minimum, the contents shall include the following items:

Item Description Quantity

Adhesive bandage strips (minimum 3 inches long) 8

Antiseptic or alcohol wipes (packets) 10

Bandage compresses, (minimum 4 inches) 4

Triangular bandage compresses, minimum 40 inch (sling)

Roller bandage, minimum 4 inch x 5 yards (gauze)

Adhesive tape, minimum 1 inch x 5 yards (standard roll)

Bandage scissors 1

Body Fluids Barrier Kit: 1

2 pair of non-latex surgical gloves

1 face shield

1 mouth-to-mouth barrier

1 protective gown

2 antiseptic towelettes

1 biohazard disposal bag

Note: Splints are recommended if space permits. Kits may be commercially available types which are FAA approved for the appropriate number of crew and passengers carried.

(o) Survival Kit. Aircraft shall have sufficient equipment to sustain personnel for a 24-hour period. As a minimum, the survival kit shall include the following:

(1) Knife

(2) Signal Mirror

(3) Aviation-type Signal Flares (six (6) each)

(4) Matches (two (2) small boxes in waterproof containers)

(5) Magnesium Fire Starter

(6) Space Blanket (one (1) per occupant)

(7) Water (one (1) quart per occupant – not required when operating over areas with adequate drinking water)

(8) Collapsible Water Bag

(9) Food (two (2) days emergency rations per occupant)

(10) Candles

(11) Whistle

(12) Nylon Rope or Parachute Cord (50 feet)

Note: Suggested additional survival kit items (appropriate to the geographic area)

(1) Individual First Aid Kit

(2) Container w/carrying Handle or Straps

(3) Large Plastic Bags

(4) Signal Panels

(5) Flashlight with Spare Batteries

(6) Hand Saw or Wire Saw

(7) Collapsible Shovel

(8) Sleeping Bag (one (1) per two occupants)

(9) Survival Manual

(10) Snowshoes

(11) Axe or Hatchet

(12) Insect Repellant

(13) Insect Head net (one (1) per occupant)

(14) Gill Net/Assorted Fishing Tackle

(15) Personal ELT

(16) Sunscreen

Note: A hand-held 760 channel VHF transceiver radio or satellite phone is recommended. It should be located on a crewmember rather than placed in the aircraft survival kit.

B.18 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

(a) Offered aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with the OEM’s most recent revision of inspection program applicable to the serial number of the aircraft being inspected or an inspection program approved by the FAA under the contractor’s 14 CFR 135 operations specification. All maintenance shall be accomplished in accordance with the standards established by 14 CFR Part 43, 91, and 135 standards and this contract.

(b) The Contractor shall identify the maintenance facilities and/or maintenance personnel used to fulfill the requirements of this agreement, including those covered under 14 CFR 135.426.

(c) Aircraft operated with components and accessories on approved Time Between Overhaul (TBO) extension programs are acceptable, provided the Contractor who provides the aircraft is the holder of the approved extension authorization (not the owner if the aircraft is leased), and shall operate in accordance with the extension.

(d) Offered aircraft shall be in compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directives (AD’s) as per 14 CFR 91.417 (a)(2)(v), and Service Bulletins (SB’s) with a time compliance requirement, referenced in an FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) or are designated mandatory by the manufacturer.

(e) Each aircraft’s maintenance schedule shall include mandatory component retirement, replacement or overhaul time as specified in the OEM Airworthiness Limitations Section or equivalent OEM document and shall be in compliance with them.

(f) Each aircraft shall be in compliance with all OEM (recommended or mandatory) programs, documents and resultant inspections from programs such as Continued Airworthiness Programs (CAP), Structural Inspection Documents (SID), Supplemental Structural Inspection Documents (SSID) Corrosion Prevention and Control Programs (CPCP) and Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) programs.

(g) All maintenance shall be accomplished in accordance with the standards established by 14 CFR Part 135; Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13, and the manufacturer's instructions and in accordance with those procedures established in the Contractor's maintenance program approved under 14 CFR Part 135 Operations Specifications.

(h) A copy of the current maintenance record required by 14 CFR 91.417 shall be kept at the Home Base or maintenance facility. Additionally, aircraft maintenance record entries and aircraft flight logs shall be transmitted to the operator’s home base (location the certificate is held) every 12 flight hours or seven (7) days - whichever occurs first.

(i) A functional check flight shall be performed at the Contractor's expense following overhaul, repair, and replacement of any engine (installations of reciprocating engines that are new, rebuilt, or overhauled shall accumulate three (3) hours of operation, including two (2) hours in flight, prior to Government use), power train, or control equipment, and following any adjustment of the flight control systems before the aircraft resumes service under this agreement. The result of any test flight shall be logged in the aircraft flight records by the Pilot. Results of test flights shall be reported to the U.S. Forest Service Aircraft Maintenance Inspector (AMI) before the aircraft is returned to availability.

(j) When any non-scheduled maintenance or repairs are performed due to mechanical or equipment deficiencies, an AMI shall be notified for "return to contract availability” status, before the aircraft performs under the contract.

(k) The Interagency Airplane Data Record Card or Point-to-Point Aircraft Data Card shall be posted inside the aircraft.

(l) The aircraft’s required weight and balance data shall be determined by actual weighing of the aircraft every 36 calendar months for multi-engine aircraft. Mission Use Only single engine aircraft shall be weighed within the previous five (5) years. Data shall include an accurate and updated equipment list.

(m) All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified. The certifying agency may be any accredited weights and measures laboratory.

(n) Authorized Break. During the standby period, requirements may be modified by the CO to allow Contractor's personnel time off away from the assigned work location or to conduct routine maintenance. No deduction of availability will be made for such authorized breaks except when Contractor personnel fail to return to Standby upon request. Requests will be coordinated with the appropriate regional maintenance inspector. For Exclusive Use aircraft with a MAP of 120 days or more, no more than two (2) periods or breaks of 48 hours each maximum shall be allowed during the MAP without penalty and must be coordinated with the CO or COR. For those aircraft contracted with a MAP of less than 120 days, one (1) period or break of two (2) days (48 hours) will be allowed. For “Call When Needed” aircraft there will be no authorized break or period unless the aircraft has been assigned for 18 consecutive or more days and is coordinated with the CO and the regional AMI. The maximum allowed break or period for “call when needed” aircraft shall not exceed 24 hours.

The authorized absence during the MAP for any Exclusive Use aircraft to transition from assigned locations will not be used for any of these allowed maintenance periods.

(o) Mechanics assigned to work on aircraft shall have appropriate FAA certification and ratings or if at a 145 Repair Station shall at all times be working in the presence of one so certified and rated.

(1) Pilots without FAA airframe and power plant (A&P) certifications are authorized to perform only the preventative maintenance tasks detailed under 14 CFR 43 Appendix A, Section (c), provided they have been properly trained under the direct supervision of an appropriately rated mechanic and designated in writing by the contractor as proficient in each task to be performed. Pilots will have this documentation available for review by government representatives. Pilots performing preventative maintenance shall have current maintenance manuals available and make logbook entries that document their work was performed in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9.

(2) When the aircraft is not available due to required unscheduled maintenance, a pilot may function as a mechanic only if they possess a valid FAA mechanic certificate with the appropriate airframe and/or power plant ratings or if they are performing preventative maintenance in accordance with 14 CFR 43.3.

(3) Any time during which the pilot is engaged in mechanic duties performing unscheduled maintenance, or as a pilot performing preventative maintenance, will apply against the pilot's duty day limitations. All time in excess of two (2) hours (not necessarily consecutive) must also apply against the pilot's flight limitations. After two

(2) hours, every hour spent as a mechanic, or a pilot performing preventative maintenance, will be applied against pilot flight time limitation one-to-one.

(4) Only a certificated mechanic (holding an airframe and power-plant rating) may perform scheduled maintenance and inspections. The primary or relief pilot on duty as a pilot must not perform scheduled maintenance and inspections.

(m) Mechanics

(1) All mechanics shall maintain the aircraft in accordance with requirements specified within this contract. The mechanic shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part 43.7(b).

(2) The mechanic shall have 12 months experience in maintaining the make and model of aircraft being operated. Experience on similar category of aircraft may be evaluated and accept on a one-for-one basis.

(3) Mechanics shall have satisfactorily completed a manufacturer's field or line maintenance course for the make and model of aircraft. For aircraft without training courses available the contractor must certify in writing that the mechanic has had in-house training necessary to maintain the aircraft offered. The contractor may be requested to provide a syllabus of the training program. Contractors shall submit a list of qualified personnel with their proposal and update the list annually and given to the CO 30 days after award and renewal period.

B.19 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

(a) The security of Contractor provided aircraft and equipment is the responsibility of the Contractor.

(b) Aircraft shall be electrically and/or mechanically disabled by two independent security systems whenever the aircraft is unattended. Deactivating security systems shall be incorporated into preflight checklists to prevent accidental damage to the aircraft or interfere with safety of flight.

(c) Examples of Unacceptable disabling systems are:

(1) Locked door/windows; and/or

(2) Fenced parking areas.

B.20 AVIONICS

(a) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

All avionics used to meet this agreement must comply with the requirements of paragraph (b)

AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS and paragraph (c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND

MAINTENANCE STANDARDS. The following are the minimum avionics which must be installed. Additional avionics may be required in section B.13 of this agreement.

Three VHF-AM Radios (COM1, COM2, COM3)

Three identical (make, model, series) VHF-FM Radios (FM1, FM2, FM3)

An Intercom System (ICS) for all crew and passenger positions

Separate identical Audio Control systems for the PIC, SIC/observer and Sensor

Operator (directly behind the SIC/observer)

Controls for the PIC, SIC/observer and Sensor Operator to each independently adjust headphone volume for each communications receiver

Three identical Audio Indicator Panels (ACS 296 or equivalent). One each for the

PIC, SIC/observer and Sensor Operator.

One IFR certified Global Positioning Systems (GPS) with moving map

An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

One Transponder

One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

ADS-B IN and OUT

A Traffic Advisory System (TAS)

An Autopilot (three-axis preferred)

One Multi-Function Display (MFD)

Two VOR/Localizer systems

One Glideslope system interfaced to the #1 Localizer

One Three Light Marker Beacon system

One Satellite Weather system with XM Aviator subscription or equivalent

A Class B Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS)

VHF-FM Programming Ports

3 Dual USB Charging Ports. 1 each accessible at the PIC, SIC/Observer, and Sensor Operator position

Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161

Aircraft, Sensor(s) (IR/EO) (See exhibit 6)

Aircraft, Integrated Sensor Mapping System (See exhibit 7)

Aircraft, Internet Capabilities (Data IN/OUT) (See exhibit 8)

Note: A complete set of schematic and wiring diagrams, covering all installed avionics systems, must be available at the vendor’s Principal Base of Operations or maintenance facility.

Note: ADS-B IN does not meet Forest Service requirements for traffic advisory or weather datalink systems.

(b) AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS

All avionics used to meet this agreement must comply with the following requirements and paragraph (c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS.

(1) Communications systems

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.

(i) VHF-AM Radios

VHF-AM radios must be TSO approved aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed, and operate in the frequency band of 118.000 to 136.975 MHz with a minimum of 760 channels in no greater than 25 KHz increments. Transmitters must have a minimum of 5

Watts carrier output power.

(ii) VHF-FM Radios

All aircraft approved for fire operations must use P25 Digital VHF-FM transceivers meeting the specifications of FS/OAS A-19. FM radios used in all aircraft must be agency approved. FS/OAS A-19 and a list of currently approved FM radios can be found on the following website: http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html . The following requirements must be met.

(A) VHF-FM radios must be aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed in a location that is convenient to the PIC and SIC/observer, and operate in the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz. All usable frequencies must be programmable in flight. Narrowband and digital operation must be selectable by channel for both MAIN and GUARD operation. Carrier output power must be 6-

10 Watts nominal.

(B) Transceivers must have a GUARD capability constantly monitoring 168.625

MHz and have a tone of 110.9 on all GUARD transmissions. Simultaneous monitoring of MAIN and GUARD is required. Scanning of GUARD is not acceptable. Aircraft not approved for Air Tactical operation only require one FM

GUARD receiver.

(C) Transceivers must have the capability of encoding CTCSS sub audible tones on all channels. A minimum of 32 tones meeting the current TIA/EIA-603A standards must be selectable.

(D) Transceivers must have the capability to display both receiver and transmitter frequencies. Activation indicators for transmit and receive must be provided for both MAIN and GUARD operation.

(E) The radio must use an external broadband antenna covering the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz (Comant CI-177-1 or equivalent).

(iii) Auxiliary FM systems (AUX FM)

An interface to properly operate a portable FM radio through the aircraft audio control systems must be provided using an MS3112E12-10S type bulkhead mounted connector with contact assignments as specified by FS/AMD A-17 available at the following website: http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html . Sidetone for the portable radio must be provided (AEM AA34 or equivalent). The following applies to all AUX FM installations.

(A) An external broadband antenna covering the frequency band of 138 to 174

MHz (Comant CI-177-1 or equivalent) must be installed with the associated coax terminated in a bulkhead mounted BNC connector adjacent to the above 10 pin connector.

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(B) A portable radio mount (Field Support Services AUX-EPH-RB or equivalent) must be installed providing the crew unrestricted operation of the radio controls when connected with an 18 inch adapter cable.

(C) A VHF-FM radio meeting the requirements of paragraph (b)(1)(ii) may be installed, in addition to the radios already required, in lieu of the AUX FM system.

(2) Audio Systems

(i) Intercom systems (ICS)

ICS must integrate with the aircraft audio control systems and mix with selected receiver audio. An ICS volume control and a “hot mic” capability must be provided for the PIC and SIC/observer. Passenger volume adjustments must not affect the PIC. Hot mic may be voice activated (VOX) or controlled via an activation switch. The PIC must have an isolation capability.

(ii) Audio Control systems

(A) General

Controls for transmitter selection and independent receiver selection of all required radios must be provided for each required audio control system. Each system must have the capability to simultaneously select and utilize a different transceiver (and PA if required). Sidetone must be provided for the user as well as for cross monitoring by all installed systems. Receiver audio must be automatically selected when the corresponding transmitter is selected. Receiver audio must be provided to each position which requires ICS. All required passenger positions must utilize the SIC/observer’s audio control system unless an aft audio control system is installed. Aft audio control systems are not required to provide NAV audio.

Audio controls must be labeled as COM-1, FM-1, AUX, PA etc… as appropriate or as COM-1, COM-2, COM-3, etc… with the corresponding transceiver labeled to match. 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. All required positions must have JJ-033 and

JJ-034 type microphone and headphone jacks separated by no more than 4 inches. Cockpit speakers must be sufficiently amplified for use in flight.

Crew positions must have radio Push-To-Talk (PTT) switches on their respective flight controls. A PTT switch must be provided to allow the SIC/observer to transmit without touching the flight controls.

(B) Drop Cords (when required)

(1) Coil cord that extends to 6 feet nominally

(2) 6-Pin MS3476L10-6P type connector on the coil cord

(3) JJ-033 and JJ-034 type headset jacks at the housing

(4) Large clip

(5) Volume control

(6) ICS switch with momentary and lock positions

(7) Radio PTT switch (only for positions which require radio transmit)

(C) Aft Audio Control systems (when required)

The audio controller must be installed in a location that provides the operator directly behind the SIC/observer unobstructed access to the controls while seated. Aft passengers must utilize the aft audio control system(s).

(D) Required Audio Control systems

The following audio control systems are required based on mission type.

(1) Type I and Type II Air Tactical airplanes

(a) Two separate audio control systems (which may be combined in a single unit) for the PIC and SIC/observer.

(b) The instructor position (directly behind the SIC/observer) must have radio transmit capability. This position must follow the SIC/observer system or have an aft audio control system.

(2) Type III and Type IV Air Tactical airplanes

A single audio control system for the PIC and SIC/observer.

(3) Reconnaissance airplanes (when required)

A single audio control system for the PIC and SIC/observer.

(3) Navigation systems

(i) 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 covering the geographic areas where the aircraft will operate.

(B) Portable Aviation GPS

Portable aviation GPS units (Garmin GPSMAP, area, or equivalent) are acceptable when an Aeronautical GPS is not specified. They must be securely mounted via an approved installation using the aircraft electrical system and a remote antenna. The GPS must present information from an overhead perspective. The PIC must have clear view of the display and unrestricted access to the controls. The SIC/observer must also have a clear view of the display in Air Tactical aircraft. The GPS must meet the above datum, coordinate, and database requirements for an aeronautical GPS. Portable GPS units are not acceptable for aircraft performing IFR or NVG operations.

(C) GPS with Moving Map

The GPS providing data to the moving map must meet all of the above GPS requirements. The moving map’s display must be 3 inches wide, 1.5 inches high, and show the aircraft’s present position relative to user selected waypoints and geographical features. The map may be integrated with the GPS.

(4) Surveillance systems

(i) Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT)

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. Velcro style mounts are not acceptable. ELT antennas must be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. Documentation of current registration is required from the national authority for which the aircraft is registered.

(ii) Automated Flight Following systems (AFF)

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 will operate. 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. Changes to equipment and registration information must be reported to AFF.gov ensuring the program is current prior to aircraft use.