R1 3 5 CWN Type III solicitation.12024B20R9101.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 83705-5354 This solicitation can be downloaded from the following

Internet site: https://www.fbo.gov/ Offers Are Solicited For:

Interagency Call-When-Needed Type III Helicopter Services - Region 1/3/5

Solicitation No:

12024B20R9101

Issued Date:

May 6, 2020

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

Offers will be due on 06/10/2020 @ 1400 Mountain 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 Sections A-1, A-2, A-5, A-7, A-11, A-12, A-14.

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

4. Provide your responses to Section E-4, E-5, E-6, and E-8 of the solicitation.

THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

ATTN: SOLICITATION NO. 12024B20R9101

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE.

BOISE, ID 83705

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

Bidders questions must be submitted and received by mail, e-mail or fax NLT 05/01/2020.

E-mail: david.hershey@usda.gov. Fax labeled as Bidders Questions for Solicitation No.

12024B20R9101, or mail to the address identified above. Offerors may contact David Hershey for information about this solicitation at 208-387-5627.

“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) https://www.fbo.gov/ mailto:david.hershey@usda.gov

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

i

STANDARD FORM 1449

SECTION A - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS 2

A-2 PRINCIPAL BASE OPERATION 3

A-3 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM) TO BE USED FOR PROPOSAL

EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT VALIDATION 3

A-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS 5

A-5 CREW COVERAGE 5

A-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE 5

A-7 ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES 5

A-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY 6

A-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE 6

A-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE 6

A-11 OPERATIONS IN ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, OR MEXICO 6

A-12 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 6

A-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION 8

A-14 GOVERNMENT PILOT 9

A-15 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 9

A-16 PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 9

SECTION B - DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS

B-1 SCOPE OF AGREEMENT 9

B-2 CERTIFICATIONS 9

B-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY OR INFORMATION 10

B-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS 11

B-5 HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE 18

B-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY 20

B-7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS 21

B-8 DATA, IMAGES AND VOICE RECORDINGS 33

B-9 RESERVED 33

B-10 OPERATIONS 33

B-11 CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES 38

B-12 PERSONNEL 38

B-13 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL 46

B-14 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL 47

B-15 SUBSTITUTION OR REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL, HELICOPTER, AND EQUIPMENT 48

B-16 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS 48

B-17 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY 50

B-18 MISHAPS 52

B-19 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 53

B-20 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 54

B-21 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES 58

B-22 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES 59

B-23 INSPECTIONS DURING USE 59

B-24 PERIOD OF BASIC ORDERING AGREEMENT 59

B-25 AUTHORIZED ORDERING ACTIVITIES 59

B-26 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS 60

B-27 UNAVAILABILITY 61

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B-28 PAYMENT PROCEDURES 62

B-29 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT 63

B-30 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY 64

B-31 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY 64

B-32 PAYMENT FOR PROJECT USE 65

B-33 RESERVED 65

B-34 ORDERING AND PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT AND PERSONNEL 66

B-35 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS 66

B-36 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT HELICOPTER 67

B-37 LODGING & MEALS 67

B-38 PAYMENT FOR FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE MILEAGE 67

B-39 PAYMENT FOR FUEL TRANSPORTATION 68

B-40 PAYMENT FOR FOAM CONCENTRATE 68

B-41 RELIEF CREW APPROVAL AND PAYMENT 68

B-42 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE 69

B-43 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR 69

B-44 HELICOPTER MANAGER DELEGATED AUTHORITIES 69

B-45 DEFINITIONS 71

B-46 ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS 78

SECTION C - EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 1 - FIRST AID KIT AERONAUTICAL 77

EXHIBIT 2 - SURVIVAL KIT AERONAUTICAL (LOWER 48) 78

EXHIBIT 3 - ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, AND MEXICO SUPPLEMENT 79

EXHIBIT 4 - RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CONDITION INSPECTION GUIDELINES 83

EXHIBIT 5 - ADDITIONAL SUPPRESSION/PRESCRIBED FIRE EQUIPMENT 84

EXHIBIT 6 - HIGH VISIBILITY MARKINGS ON MAIN ROTOR BLADES 88

EXHIBIT 7 - RESERVED 88

EXHIBIT 8 - FUEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 89

EXHIBIT 9 - OPERATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES GUIDE FOR HELICOPTER PILOTS 96

EXHIBIT 10 - INTERAGENCY GUIDELINES FOR VERTICAL REFERENCE/EXTERNAL

LOAD TRAINING 97

EXHIBIT 11 - HELICOPTER MAKE/MODEL/SERIES LIST 100

EXHIBIT 12 - HELICOPTER SERVICES HOURLY FLIGHT RATES, FUEL CONSUMPTION,

AND WEIGHT REDUCTION CHART 101

EXHIBIT 13 - INTERAGENCY HELICOPTER LOAD CALCULATION 102

EXHIBIT 14 - HELICOPTER AND FUEL SERVICE TRUCK PRE-USE CHECKLIST 105

EXHIBIT 15 - PERFORMANCE REPORT 108

EXHIBIT 16 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION

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EXHIBIT 17 - RESERVED 127

EXHIBIT 18 - CONTRACTOR’S VERIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL HELICOPTER PILOT

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE FOR INITIAL INTERAGENCY APPROVAL 128

EXHIBIT 19 - “ON CONTRACT” PILOT OPERATIONAL TRAINING 129

EXHIBIT 20 - AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (HELICOPTER) QUALIFICATION FORM 132

EXHIBIT 21 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM 134

EXHIBIT 22 - RESERVED 140

EXHIBIT 23 - PERFORMANCE BY GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PILOT 141

EXHIBIT 24 - FAA OVER WATER KIT 144

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EXHIBIT 25 - LITTER KIT PROVISIONS AND LITTER 145

EXHIBIT 26 - AERIAL IGNITION 146

EXHIBIT 27 - RESERVED 147

EXHIBIT 28 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 148

EXHIBIT 29 - RESERVED 148

EXHIBIT 30 - RESERVED 148

EXHIBIT 31 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE

AND ACCIDENT HISTORY 149

EXHIBIT 32 - TRANSPORTATION WORKSHEET 152

EXHIBIT 33 – RESERVED 154

SECTION D - CONTRACT CLAUSES

D-1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 155

D-2 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4 (OCT 2018) CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -

COMMERCIAL ITEMS CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 155

D-3 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS 155

D-4 RESERVED 163

D-5 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES 163

D-6 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS 163

D-7 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE 164

D-8 ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT STATUS FOR

CORPORATE APPLICANTS 164

D-9 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM 165

D-10 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 166

D-11 POST AWARD CONFERENCE 166

D-12 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY 166

D-13 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIO BASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT 167

D-14 RESERVED 167

D-15 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS 169

E-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS 172

E-3 CONTRACT AWARD 174

E-4 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS 175

E-5 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS 177

E-6 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS 178

E-7 SERVICE OF PROTEST 199

E-8 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION 200

E-9 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 200

E-10 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION 201

E-11 INQUIRIES 201

E-12 RESERVED 201

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

12024B20R9101

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

05/06/2020

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

DAVID P HERSHEY

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

208-387-5627

8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL

TIME

06/10/2020

2:30 PM MT

9. ISSUED BY CODE 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 83705-5354

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(EDWOSB) NAICS: 481212

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

1500 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

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE – CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

Same As Item 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. ______________DUNS ______ ____ .

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)

CALL WHEN NEEDED TYPE-III HELICOPTER

SERVICES (USFS REGION 1/3/5)

* Competition will be limited to Contractors who have a FAA 135 Certificate.

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 print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 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

Solicitation No. 12024B20R9101 U.S. Forest Service Region 1/3/5 Type III Call When Needed Helicopter Services National Office

SECTION A

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Standard Category, Light (Type III) Helicopters fully operated, meeting the requirements of this Schedule and the specifications for operation at the host base, and during the periods shown below.

Award of helicopters for make and model will be based on best value. The performance requirements are a minimum and the helicopter will be evaluated for overall best value considering price and other factors. The Government will determine best value.

It is the intent of this solicitation to award multiple Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA’s). These BOA’s will be for a term of 48 months. The Government will be re-soliciting every 24 months to allow for additional contractors the opportunity to be awarded an agreement. As a part of this process, we will request prices for the next 25 month interval for helicopters already on existing agreements. Award of BOA’s will be made to offerors proposing reasonable prices and submitting technically acceptable proposals. The Government will determine price reasonableness based on historical pricing.

By the fact that the Government will be re-soliciting every 24 months, Offerors are advised to only propose helicopters which are identified on the operating certificate and will be available for inspection and carding after award of the agreement. Offerors will be able to offer additional helicopters meeting the requirements when subsequent solicitations are issued. Awards will not be made for helicopters considered unsuitable for the Government’s need or at prices determined to be unreasonable. Materially unbalanced offers may be rejected.

Helicopter Inspections (carding) -- Inspections may take place at the vendor’s facility or host base or at a location agreed to with the Agency Maintenance Inspectors.

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SECTION B

A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

This is an Agreement for Interagency Call-When-Needed (CWN) Helicopter Services. Furnish Type III Light helicopter(s) fully operated and maintained; including fuel servicing vehicle(s), meeting the requirements of this schedule and the specifications included herein, on a call-when-needed basis.

Upon Contractor's acceptance of an order from an authorized ordering office, the order becomes a contract under the prices, terms, and conditions of this agreement.

N Number Make Model

& Series

Category1 Equipped Weight2

(per agreement definition)

Helicopter Allowable

HOGE Payload5

Daily Availability

Rate3 Base Year

Project Flight Rate4

Base Year

Daily

Availability Rate3

1st Renewal Period

Project Flight

1st Renewal

Period

HOGE:

N Number Make Model

& Series

Category1 Equipped Weight2

(per agreement definition)

Helicopter Allowable

HOGE Payload5

Daily Availability

2nd Renewal Period

Project Flight Rate4

2nd Renewal

Daily

Availability Rate3

2rd Renewal

Project Flight

3rd Renewal

Period

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1 Category: Indicate the category the aircraft is offered as: Standard = S, Limited (Standard Category offered in a Limited Capacity) = L, and Restricted = R

2 Contracted Helicopter Equipped Weight

Equipped Weight = lbs

Equipped Weight for Standard Category (Passenger Carrying) aircraft see “Equipped Weight” in Definitions (B-45).

Equipped Weight includes the weight of a fixed tank or the weight of the empty bucket and any associated suspension hardware (cables, connectors, etc.) for restricted aircraft. See Clause B-45 for reference.

3 The awarded Daily Availability Rate shall include all fixed and variable costs (depreciation, salaries, overnight allowances, overhead, permanent shop facilities, etc.) incurred in providing continuous service exclusive of those costs directly attributed to actual flight.

4 Project Flight Rates will not be used in the evaluation for award.

Hourly Flight Rate will be paid at the applicable Hourly Flight Rate, in accordance with Exhibit 12, Helicopter Services Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart.

5 Calculated from Line 13 of Load Calculation Form ()OAS-67/FS 5700-17)

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SUPPLIE OR SERVICES AND PRICES

A-2 PRINCIPAL BASE OPERATION

Offeror shall enter the location of the “Principle Base of Operation” in accordance with the definitions found in Section C for the offered aircraft. For Type III helicopters the location of the Contractor’s Operating Certificate is the determining factor as to where the Agreement is administered. Therefore, the same aircraft number will not be awarded/administered under more than one Forest Service CWN agreement. Offers for furnishing services on a “Call-When- Needed” basis for Type III’s are being solicited from operators that hold certificates in the identified region. For example if the company’s principle base of operation is in California and is to be awarded an agreement, that agreement will be for Region 5. It will not be awarded for all identified regions.

Location (Physical Address) State

A-3 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM) TO BE USED FOR PROPOSAL

EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT VALIDATION

(a) Performance shall be based on minimum engine specification. Aircraft performance capabilities shall be determined by using the Standard Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation Method. (Exhibit 13, Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation)

Performance enhancing data (Power Assurance Checks, wind charts, etc) shall not be used.

Only FAA approved charts based on minimum specification engine performance shall be used.

As an example, Kaman K-1200 helicopters shall only use minimum specification engine performance data calculated from Rotorcraft FMS NO. 1, (USFS Fire Fighting).

Use (Exhibit 13, Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation and Exhibit 12, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart) per aircraft type and the appropriate Hover Ceiling Charts (HOGE and HIGE) from the approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual with current supplements and changes as applicable.

For field operations use current temperature and elevation for performance planning purposes.

(b) Aircraft Weighing and Weight Validation

(1) The aircraft’s equipped weight is determined using weight and balance data, which was determined by actual weighing of the aircraft in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements and configured in accordance with the agreement specifications, as proposed. Additional weighing criteria:

(i) The weighing shall be accomplished by the Contractor or their agent.

(ii) All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified as accurate within the previous one (1) year. The certifying entity may be any accredited weights and measures laboratory using standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The scales will be listed by make, model and calibration date in the aircrafts weight and balance documentation (See Form B, Exhibit 21).

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(iii) Weighing shall be:

(A) Accomplished within 12 months prior to the due date of proposal submission, and

1. For aircraft on the companies operating certificate that are currently operating outside of the US, the current operating weight and balance will be submitted. These aircraft will be required to be weighed within 12 months prior to initial contract inspection.

(B) At an interval of 24 months thereafter and / or

(C) Following any major repair or major alteration or change to the equipment list, which significantly affects the center of gravity of the aircraft.

(iv) Helicopter(s) under this solicitation shall:

(A) Remain at or below the contracted helicopter equipped weight as proposed in the base year of the agreement. When there is a difference in the aircraft's weight between different sets of scales, scales shall be allowed a maintenance tolerance of .2 % (two tenths of a percent) of the scale reading for each set of scales. For example, a helicopter that weighed 6000 lbs on one scale set would be allowed a 12 lb tolerance on each scale set when compared. (Ref. NIST Handbook 44, Table 6).

(B) Be allowed a total of 1% above the contracted helicopter equipped weight as proposed during the combined agreement option periods.

(v) Cowlings, doors and fairings shall not be removed to meet agreement equipped weight for performance.

(vi) If the government requires additional equipment after agreement award, no penalty will be assessed.

(2) Reserved

Applicable for CWN Type III (Light) Helicopters:

CAPABILITY OF:

At 5,000 feet pressure altitude and 30°C with non-jettisonable jettisonable

Hovering out of ground effect (HOGE)

The payload of 550 pounds, as determined by Exhibit 13, Standard Interagency Load Calculation form, using a standard pilot weight of 200 pounds and fuel for one hour and 30 minutes (01+30) as determined by Exhibit 12, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart

Note: See schedule of items for tank or bucket requirements.

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Aircraft Performance Specifications: (minimum) to be used for proposal evaluation purposes

A-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

Turbine engine(s)

A-5 CREW COVERAGE

The number of persons required will be the minimum complement of personnel while operating under this agreement, additional positions may be offered to staff and support the helicopters.

One Pilot Crew or Two Pilot crew or Three Pilot crew

And

With Relief Pilot(s) - Required EU Only Without Relief Pilot(s)

6-Day Coverage (See Chart Below)

7-Day Coverage (See Chart Below) A B OR C

COVERAGE FUEL SERVICING

VEHICLE DRIVER MECHANIC

6-Day 6-Day Coverage No Relief Required

3-Hour Call-up

7-Day A.

FSVD Required Relief FSVD Required

3-Hour Call-up

B.

FSVD Required Relief FSVD Required

Mechanic(s) Required at Host Base/Alternate Base (May serve as FSVD) Relief Mechanic(s) 3-Hour Call-up

C.

Full Time FSVD Required at Host Base/Alternate Base

Full Time Mechanic(s) Required at Host Base/Alternate Base

A-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE

Type III (Light) Helicopter – A maximum of 3 Personnel may be paid as per the payment clause.

Note: Managers may pay up to the Maximum Compliment.

A-7 ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES (NEED TO CHECK ONE)

12/2 12/12 Other (If “Other” is checked, Identify requested schedule, which is subject to approval by Contracting Officer)

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Note: All Personnel shall be under the same work schedule with the exception of Maintenance Personnel. Maintenance Personnel may work a 14/14 schedule. If maintenance personnel work 14 days on, they must take 14 days off, unless approved by the Contracting Officer. Days off schedule may vary. A 14/14 schedule must be requested by checking “Other” and subject to approval by the Contracting Officer.

A-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY

9 Hours Standby per day

A-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE

The extended standby rate will be $54.00 for the entirety of these agreements.

A-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE

Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations. See Section B-37 and B-42

A-11 OPERATIONS IN ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, OR MEXICO (Contractor to check all that apply).

Contractor has authorization as indicated in FAA Operation Specifications for operations in the following locations. Reference Exhibit 3

ALASKA CARIBBEAN CANADA MEXICO

A-12 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Note that exceptions may apply)

NOTE: Anything checked will have an Exhibit that applies, to a C clause applicable, or CFR Reference.

Additional VHF-AM Radios: Total A/C Qty: 1 (See B-7 (b) (1) (i)) Additional VHF-FM Radios: Total A/C Qty: 1 (See B-7 (b) (1) (ii))

VHF-FM Programming Ports (See B-7 (b) (5) (iv)) External PA with Siren capability (See B-7 (b) (1) (v) (A)) Internal PA with Siren capability for Heavy helicopters (See B-7 (b) (1) (v) (B))

External Basket (check on below), in addition to the Internal Cargo Space Short (58-60 inches) Medium (70-80 inches) Long (90 + inches)

Aeronautical GPS in lieu of a portable GPS (See B-7 (b) (3) (i) (A)) GPS with Moving Map (See B-7 (b) (3) (i) (C)) GPS Data connector (See B-7 (b) (5) (v)) External Portable Aviation GPS Antenna: GPS Model: _________ (See B-7 (b) (5) (vi)) Traffic Advisory System (TAS) (See B-7 (b) (4) (vi))

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FAA Approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Aft Cabin Audio Control System (See B-7 (b) (2) (ii) (C)) Addition Telemetry Unit (ATU) (See B-7 (b) (4) (iii)) Dual USB charging ports, Qty: 1 Users: 2(See B-7 (b) (5) (vii)) P-25 Digital VHF-FM Mobile Radio for Fuel Servicing Vehicle (See Exhibit 8 (g)) Satellite Communications System: Minutes/Month: _________ (See B-7 (b) (1) (vi)) Portable Electronic Device (PED) Tolerance (See B-7 (b) (5) (viii)) List Item Number(s) Rappel Capability (See B-7 (a) (2) and Exhibit 17) Extended Height landing gear (See B-4) Litter Kit Provisions with Litter w/o Litter (See Exhibit 25) FAA Over Water Kit (See Exhibit 24) Fixed Suppressant/Retardant Delivery Tank (See Exhibit 5) PART 27--Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft Only (See CFR Part 27) STC’d For Left Seat Vertical Reference See Section (B-4 (d) (10)) Gated Power fill Bucket (required as the primary bucket on all bucket offers see B-4 (18) (iii)) Engine Re-Ignition Kit (B-4 (e) (3)) Fast Fin/Strake, BH 212 only (B-4 (e) (2)) Tail Rotor Mod Kit, Increased Take Off Horse Power Kit and PT6T-3 Engines (212HP), BH

212 only Rapid Refueling Close Circuit Open Port (Exhibit 8) Electronic Weight and Balance (B-4 (e) (1)) Synthetic Longline (Exhibit 5 (b) (15) (ii)) Law Enforcement Short Haul (Exhibit 27) Night Flying Operations (See B-7 (a) (3) and Exhibit 30) Certificated For Full Time Left Seat Operations (135 and 133) (B-4 (e) (4)) Aircraft shall be marked as indicated below in 8 to 12-inch-high visibility letters on the underside of the aircraft to be visible from the ground with or without tank installed.

FIRE

Other Markings required by line item (example” H-500”)

Item No. Host Base Required Marking

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Other: (Must go through the Change

Process to C clause or Exhibit)

Additional Offered Equipment

The Offeror may offer items or services in addition to those listed below. Where no provision is made for a daily rate, the cost for furnishing such equipment shall be included in the daily availability rate. Offeror shall provide specifications on the items or services offered. Offered items may be awarded based on the needs of the Government and when prices are determined to be reasonable.

If additional offered equipment is provided by Contractor, see appropriate Exhibits, if applicable.

Daily rates for additional equipment will be paid only if ordered by the CO.

√ Description Capacity Quantity Unit Unit Price Seeder Day $ Fertilizer Spreader Day $ Fixed Suppressant/Retardant Delivery Tank Day $ Dip Tank/Water Pumps Day $ Spill Containment Barrier Day $ Tundra Boards or Snow Pads Day $ Aerial Ignition (See Exhibit 26) Day $ Infrared Capability Short Haul Capability (See Exhibit 27) Hoist Capability Floats/Pop-outs Other Equipment Offered

A-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

Pilots performing on this contract will meet the requirements of Section B-12 (c) & (d) and B-20.

Contractors will offer pilots approved or eligible for approval in the mission tasks selected below.

All pilots offered may be evaluated in accordance with B-12 (b) (2) or when requested by the

CO.

Low Level (Recon and Surveillance) Required All Items Helitack/Passenger Transport Required All Standard Category Aircraft External Load (belly hook) Water/Retardant Delivery Longline VTR (150’) Snorkel Mountainous Terrain Flight

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Aerial Ignition PSD Torch Rappel Short Haul Snow Operations (deep snow) Night Vision Goggle Operations Other

A-14 GOVERNMENT PILOT

Contractor will will not authorize performance of work under the contract by a Government Pilot. (See Exhibit 23)

A-15 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional information that is required to be submitted with your proposal is contained in Section E, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-1) (Tailored).

A-16 PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

After contract award, the contractor/company should declare Public Use by completing Exhibit 28 Public Aircraft Operations.

Refer to FAA AC 00-1.1A:

https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_00-1_1A.pdf https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_00-1_1A.pdf

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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

B-1 SCOPE OF AGREEMENT

(a) The intent of this solicitation and any resultant agreement is to obtain helicopters fully operated by qualified and proficient personnel and equipped to meet specifications contained herein for offered helicopters used in the administration and protection of Public Lands.

(b) The Contractor shall keep and maintain programs necessary to assure safety of ground and flight operations. The development and maintenance of these programs are a material part of the performance of the agreement. (See Section E Synopsis of Safety Program) Examples of such programs include but are not limited to: 1) Personnel Activities, 2) Maintenance, 3) Safety and 4) Compliance with Regulations.

(c) Reserved

(d) The helicopter furnished will be used for incident support and may also be used for project, law enforcement, and administrative flights. If contractor agrees to perform law enforcement, such agreement shall be in writing.

(e) The Government has Interagency and cooperative agreements with Federal and State Agencies and private landholders. Helicopters may be dispatched under this contract for such use.

(f) The Contracting Officer (CO) may by mutual agreement, release the Contractor from the contract for short periods of time to perform outside work for other Federal, State, or local agencies or private parties. During the period of such release, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) shall not be responsible for any payment or liability.

(g) Reserved

(h) Reserved

(i) Reserved

B-2 CERTIFICATIONS

(a) General

(1) Contractors shall be currently certificated to meet 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 133 (External Load Operations), 135 (Commuter and On Demand Operations and Rules Governing Person on Board Such Aircraft), and 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operations), as applicable. Any helicopter offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators Certificates.

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(2) Helicopters shall conform to the approved type design (normal or transport), be maintained and operated in accordance with type certificate requirements notwithstanding the aviation regulations of the State in which the helicopter may be operated except those requirements specifically waived by the CO. If an operator has a 135 certificate, the aircraft will be maintained in accordance with their FAA approved maintenance program. 14 CFR Part 133 and 137 helicopters will be maintained in accordance with the type certificate and applicable supplement type certificates (STC).

(3) Reserved

(4) Each helicopter shall operate in accordance with an approved 14 CFR Part 133, Rotorcraft Load Combination Flight Manual (RLCFM), unless the CO specifically waives the requirement. A copy of the RLCFM shall be kept with the aircraft at all times.

(b) Standard Category Helicopters

(1) All passenger-carrying flights, regardless of the number of passengers carried, shall be conducted in accordance with the Contractor’s 14 CFR Part 135 operations specifications.

(2) Helicopters shall be certificated in Normal or Transport Category.

(3) The Government may elect not to utilize individual Standard Category helicopter for passenger transport.

(4) Helicopters shall carry their fully rated capacity of cargo for suppressant/retardant as determined by use of the approved weight and balance performance data.

(c) Reserved

B-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY OR INFORMATION

(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 FAR Clause 52.245-1 (APR 2012).

(b) The Government at the time of award will provide the following items to the Contractor.

(1) NWCG Standards for Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials:

https://www.nwcg.gov/sites/default/files/publications/pms513.pdf

Department of Transportation (DOT) Special Permit Letter:

https://www.nwcg.gov/sites/default/files/publications/pms513-fs-dot-sp-9198.pdf

(2) Reserved

(c) Wildland Fire Chemicals listed on the current Qualified Product List (QPL) may be provided by the Government as needed in accordance with the most current QPL as specified at https://www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire/wfcs/index.htm.

https://www.nwcg.gov/sites/default/files/publications/pms513.pdf https://www.nwcg.gov/sites/default/files/publications/pms513-fs-dot-sp-9198.pdf https://www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire/wfcs/index.htm

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(d) The following may be provided to the Contractor at the convenience of the Government.

AUX-FM adapter cable with portable radio

B-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS

(a) General

(1) Helicopter shall be maintained in accordance with all applicable 14 CFR requirements, mandatory manufacturers’ bulletins as required or identified by the FS and/or DOI, and all applicable FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD).

(2) All required documents needed to verify the data in Form FS-5700-21a or OAS 36b;

Helicopter Data Record (including airframe logs, engine logs, compliance with mandatory manufacturer’s bulletins, FAA AD compliance, listing of installed STC’s, and helicopter status record, etc.) shall be made available to FS or DOI inspector(s). A status sheet containing the status of inspections, Airworthiness Directives and components having time/life limits will be available with each helicopter.

(3) Unless authorized by an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL), the helicopter shall not be approved or used if any accessory or instrument listed on the helicopter type certificate data sheet is inoperative. However, all items required by this agreement may not be placed on an MEL as non-operational unless approved by a government Aviation Maintenance Inspector or the CO. As an example the following equipment, when inoperative, cannot be placed on an MEL with the helicopter continuing to be utilized under agreement.

(i) Emergency Locator Transmitter

(ii) VHF-AM Transceiver (at least one must be operational)

(iii) P25 Digital VHF-FM Transceiver (at least one must be operational)

(iv) Transponder and altitude reporting system (at least one must be operational)

(v) Static pressure, altimeter, and automatic altitude reporting system (at least one must be operational and connected to an operational transponder and altitude reporting system)

(4) Helicopter shall not be approved if any component time in service exceeds the manufacturers’ recommended Time Between Overhaul (TBO) or FAA-approved extension. All inspection times and intervals shall comply with the Contractor’s FAA approved maintenance program.

(5) Complete set of current aeronautical charts covering area of operation. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing navigation publications. FAA approved “electronic” flight bags meet this requirement.

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(b) Condition of Equipment

(1) Contractor-furnished aircraft and equipment shall be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Helicopter systems and components shall be free of leaks except within limitations specified by the manufacturer.

(2) 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 permanent repairs. Prior to acceptance, all temporarily repaired windows and windshields shall have permanent repairs completed or shall be replaced.

(3) The helicopter interior shall be clean and neat. There shall be no unrepaired tears, rips, cracks, or other damage to the interior. The exterior finish, including the paint, shall be clean, neat, and in good condition (i.e. 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.

(c) Center of Gravity

(1) All helicopters shall be configured so that the center of gravity will remain within the FAA approved Flight Manual published limits for all load requirements and full range of fuel conditions, including ferry with minimum crew without subtraction or addition of ballast.

(2) All helicopters shall be loaded such that the center of gravity will remain within allowed limit during the flight. Actual weights will be used for flight calculation.

(3) When the equipped weight of the helicopter, as noted by registration number in Section B, Schedule of Items changes, the Contractor shall notify the CO of the change and submit a new weight and balance as required by the Agreement.

(d) General Equipment (as applicable)

Helicopters shall be configured with the equipment required by 14 CFR and approved for make and model furnished. In addition, the following will be required:

(1) A copy of the Awarded Agreement and modification(s) shall remain in the helicopter during the Agreement period(s).

(2) Instrumentation required by the Type Certificate and 14 CFR for use with the make and model furnished.

(3) Free air temperature gauge.

(4) Approved helicopter lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR 91.209, plus instrument lights.

(5) First Aid Kit Aeronautical (Exhibit 1, First Aid Kit Aeronautical)

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(6) Survival Kit Aeronautical (Exhibit 2, Survival Kit Aeronautical, Lower 48 and Exhibit 3 Alaska Supplement; weight of Survival Kit shall be considered as an addition to the equipped weight of the aircraft and will be documented on the B-chart or equipment list)

(7) Additional Suppression/Prescribed Fire Equipment (Exhibit 5, Additional Suppression/Prescribed Fire Equipment) as applicable.

(8) Seats, Seatbelts and Shoulder Harnesses

(i) Seat belts for all seats. One set of individual lap belts for each occupant.

(ii) FAA-approved double-strap shoulder harness with automatic or manual locking inertia reels for each front seat occupant. Shoulder straps and lap belts shall fasten with one single-point, metal-to metal and quick-release mechanism.

Standard factory shoulder harnesses are acceptable for Aerospatiale and Bell transport category helicopters. Military style harnesses are acceptable. (Exhibit 4, Restraint Systems Condition Inspection Guidelines).

(iii) FAA approved shoulder harness (either single diagonal strap with inertia reel or double-strap with or without inertia reel) for each aft cabin passenger position.

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

(iv) Reserved

(v) All Seats, Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses for all helicopters must either be:

(A) An OEM installation

(B) STC'd

(C) Approved for installation by an FAA From 8110-3 with all DER supporting engineering substantiation documentation attached or

(D) Field Approved for installation with supporting FAA Form 8110-3 and all DER supporting engineering substantiation documentation attached

(vi) Installations substantiated to the requirements 14 CFR Part 29 are most desirable. All data pertinent for these installations shall be available for review by the Forest Service prior to agreement award. Installations of a seat, seat belt or shoulder harness are not acceptable as a minor alteration. Seatbelt and shoulder harness installations should follow the guidelines and best practices of FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 21-25A and 21-34. Field Approvals based on previously approved installations must match Make and Model. Field Approvals using previously approved "generic" Field Approvals are not acceptable, i.e. a Field Approval for a Bell 212, based on a previously approved similar installation for an S-58, would not be acceptable.

(9) One flight hour meter (Hobbs) installed in a location observable from the cockpit.

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The meter shall be wired in series with a switch on the collective control, and a switch that is activated by engine or transmission oil pressure.

OR

For helicopters with a landing gear incorporating an extendable strut, the hour meter may be activated by a switch mounted in such a manner as to only operate when the strut is fully extended.

The hour meter shall record actual flight time in hours and tenths of an hour only.

(10) Operations from other than the manufacturer’s designated pilot station (right seat in most helicopters) are allowed only with an approved FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) or field approval and designation on the aircraft Interagency Data Card. For single piloted aircraft, field approvals in lieu of STCs are not acceptable unless the appropriate crew door has been modified with bubble window (if available) and operational gauges installed in the door that can be viewed by the pilot while performing vertical reference operations.

(11) Convex mirror for observation of external loads and landing gear (not required for aircraft equipped ONLY for vertical reference operations).

(12) As required by 14 CFR, fire extinguisher(s) shall be a hand-held bottle, fully charged, with a minimum 2-B:C rating, maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the flight crew while seated.

(13) Standard Category helicopters with a floor height greater than 18-inches shall have an approved personnel access step to assure safe entrance and exit from each door of the helicopter. A section of external cargo rack may be utilized as a step by providing a clear space covered with non-skid material.

(14) Reserved

(15) One or more independently switched white strobe light(s) mounted on top of the helicopter or otherwise visible from above. An LED aviation red strobe installed by the OEM or Supplemental Type Certificate will also fulfill this requirement. In order to meet agreement specifications, Contractors shall obtain FAA approval (FAA Form 337) to alter the aircraft, if applicable.

Each anti-collision light shall be aviation red and shall meet the applicable requirements of 14 CFR Part 27.1401 or Part 29.1401.

(16) High visibility markings on main rotor blades (Exhibit 6, High Visibility Markings on Main Rotor Blades).

(17) Remote and Cargo Hook

(i) Cargo Hook

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(A) One keeperless cargo hook that is capable of being loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand, and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft.

(B) As a minimum, the cargo hook shall be completely disassembled and inspected with repairs made as required, lubricated, and a full-load operational check in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

(ii) Remote Hook/Long line

(A) One remote cargo hook capable of being loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand, and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft and a minimum of 150 feet of long line. Long line may consist of multiple segments and none shorter than 50 feet as per Exhibit 5.

(B) For Power requirements see Exhibit 5

(18) Variable capacity collapsible bucket(s) (Required for all bucket helicopters and Type II and III tanked helicopters)

(i) All Buckets

(A) One (1) collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant buckets shall be furnished under this Contract. Bucket must be capable of being transported in cabin or baggage compartment or external basket of the helicopter.

(B) The bucket, at 100 percent of manufacturers rated capacity (+/ -5%) shall be commensurate with the maximum OGE lifting capability of the helicopter at 5000 PA and 30 degrees C with a 200 pound pilot(s) and 1 1/2 hours of total fuel or the manufacturer recommended size/model bucket by helicopter make and model shall be used. The bucket shall be capable of being operated with all increments of the long-line.

(C) An Operations Manual for the type bucket(s) provided shall be available on site.

(D) Environmental operating conditions may dictate the need for more than one size bucket.

(E) Shall be leak free (½ gallon or less in a 24-hour period)

(ii) Non-Gated buckets and non-powerfill buckets

(A) A second variable capacity water/retardant is required. At 100% capacity, the second bucket shall be no more than 10% greater than the minimum capacity of the primary bucket.

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(B) Bucket capacity at each position or adjustment level shall be marked on the bucket. Collapsible buckets with cinch straps shall only be adjusted to marked graduations (i.e., 90%, 80%, and 70%). Intermediate graduations or capacities below the manufacturer’s minimum graduation (by tying knots, etc.) are prohibited.

(C) Either the weight of the bucket or capacity at each adjustment level shall be marked on the bucket or the operator shall have a written statement of the maximum capacity (weight) at each adjustment point.

(iii) Gated Buckets and Powerfill buckets

(A) Requires electronic hook load measuring system that provides cockpit readout of the actual weight.

(B) Either the weight of the bucket or capacity shall be marked on the bucket or the operator shall have a written statement of the maximum capacity (weight).

(C) If powerfill equipped, bucket must fill to maximum capacity in no more than 90 seconds.

(19) Reserved

(20) Reserved

(21) Fuel Servicing Vehicle (See Exhibit 8 Fuel Servicing Equipment Requirements) (Not required for Alaska).

(22) FAA Approved Extended Height /High Skid Landing Gear (if available by STC or aircraft manufacturer).

(23) FAA approved high visibility, pulsating, forward facing, conspicuity lighting.

(24) FAA approved locking cap(s) on all fuel filler ports. Single point refueling port dust caps need not have an FAA approved locking device.

(25) FAA approved Wire Cutters, for Standard Category personnel transport helicopters only.

(26) FAA approved floor protection. Helicopters shall have floor protection within the cargo area. Floor protection is not required within the passenger seating areas. Floor protection in both seating and cargo areas shall not be in excess of ½ inch to allow for installation of all passenger seats and access to all installed anchor points.

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(27) External Basket

(i) Internal baggage compartment: A Minimum of one internal cargo compartment offering (15) cubic feet of usable cargo space capable of accommodating 58-inch long shovels, rakes, bucket, hazardous materials, chainsaws and other firefighting tools (requires rear bulkhead or side compartment modification of baggage compartment of some models).

Combination of internal baggage compartment size to meet or exceed cargo compartment specifications will not be accepted.

(ii) External cargo basket with a closing mechanical latching lid may be provided in lieu of baggage compartments which cannot be modified to meet the internal baggage compartment specification, or when required/selected in A-12. (iii) All helicopters equipped with an external basket must have an FAA STC or field approval applicable for make and model, for dimension, load carrying capability and material construction. The devices shall not impede ingress or egress of personnel from all cabin doors and must be able to be removed or installed quickly.

(iii) External basket offered must have a metal positive locking lid covering the entire basket securing the contents in flight and preventing them from exiting.

Minimum cargo basket must have a capacity of 13 cubic feet and 250 pounds, minimum length of 72 inches, the minimum width of 20 inches, the minimum depth of 16 inches. Basket quick disconnect capability shall be simple in function, FAA approved, and have the capacity of being either removed or added quickly (outfitted with a push pin or another mechanical device that allows for simple removal of the basket for mission configuration changes in the field when requested). All helicopters equipped with an external basket must have an FAA STC or field approval applicable for make and model, for dimension, load carrying capability and material construction. This basket must not cause any flight restrictions (Vne) or impede ingress and egress of personnel from all cabin doors.

If the option to utilize external basket/rack is exercised the ability for government employees to utilize existing internal compartments remain.

All cargo will be loaded, contained and restrained in an FAA Approved manner that is compliant with the aircraft’s approved flight manual and the operator’s 135 Operations Manual.

(28) Reserved

(29) Engine inlet air filtration system/particle air separator for all medium and light helicopters.

(30) Heating system for windshield de-fog.

(31) Kit for disposal of fuel during start-up/shut down; e.g., EPA Bell Kit if commercially available.

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