Region 3 EU 20Q9300 Revised.NEW.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://beta.sam.gov Offers Are Solicited For:

Exclusive Use Type-III Helicopter Services - USFS Region 3

Solicitation No:

12024B20Q9300

Issued Date:

05/05/2020

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

- Offers will be due on 06/30/2020 @ 14:00 PM 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 Section B.

3. Provide two (2) copies of your Business/Technical proposal in response to section E-1 of the solicitation. All information on your technical and business proposal shall be provided via a USB thumb drive.

4. Provide your responses to Sections E-4 (Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters), E-5 (Information Regarding Responsibility Matters), E-6 (Representations and Certifications) and E-8 (Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Convictions) of the solicitation.

5. Provide a phone number and email for a point of contact.

THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

U.S. Forest Service, Contracting National Interagency Fire Center Attn: Solicitation No. 12024B19R9814 Owyhee Building – MS 1100 ATTN: Mr. Todd Novinger 3833 S. Development Ave.

Boise, ID 83705

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

Offeror’s questions must be submitted and received by mail, e-mail or fax NLT 06/17/2020.

E-mail: todd.novinger@usda.gov Fax labeled as Offeror’s Questions for Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9300, or mail to the address identified above.

Offerors may contact Todd Novinger for information about this solicitation at 208-387-5272 (Phone) & 208-387- 5384 (Fax number).

“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)

Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9300 U.S. Forest Service Region 3 Type III Exclusive Use Helicopter National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

i

STANDARD FORM 1449

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS 2

A-2 BIDDERS MAY QUALIFY THEIR BIDS - BIDDERS SHALL INDICATE BELOW THE

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ITEMS WILLING TO ACCEPT. 16

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

EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT VALIDATION 16

A-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS 18

A-5 CREW COVERAGE 18

A-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE 19

A-7 ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES 19

A-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY 19

A-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE 19

A-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE 19

A-11 OPERATIONS IN ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, OR MEXICO 20

A-12 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 20

A-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION 21

A-14 GOVERNMENT PILOT 22

A-15 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 22

A-16 PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 22

A-17 RESERVED 22

A-18 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE CHARTS 22

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

B-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT 23

B-2 CERTIFICATIONS 23

B-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION 24

B-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS 25

B-5 HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE 32

B-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY 35

B-7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS 35

B-8 DATA, IMAGES AND VOICE RECORDINGS 48

B-9 RESERVED (Extended Standby Hourly Rate) 48

B-10 OPERATIONS 48

B-11 CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES 53

B-12 PERSONNEL 54

B-13 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL 62

B-14 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL 63

B-15 SUBSTITUTION OR REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL, HELICOPTER, AND EQUIPMENT 63

B-16 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS 64

B-17 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY 66

B-18 MISHAPS 67

B-19 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 68

B-20 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 70

B-21 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES 74

B-22 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES 75

B-23 INSPECTIONS DURING USE 75

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B-24 RESERVED (Period Of Basic Ordering Agreement) 75

B-25 MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD (MAP) INCLUDING EXTENDED AND OPTIONAL USE 75

B-26 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS 76

B-27 UNAVAILABILITY 77

B-28 PAYMENT PROCEDURES 78

B-29 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT 78

B-30 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY 78

B-31 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY 78

B-32 PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE OPTIONAL-USE PERIOD AND PROJECT WORK 79

B-33 ORDERING AND PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL AND PERSONNEL 80

B-34 RESERVED 80

B-35 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS 80

B-36 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT HELICOPTER 81

B-37 LODGING & MEALS 81

B-38 PAYMENT FOR FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE MILEAGE 81

B-39 PAYMENT FOR FUEL TRANSPORTATION 82

B-40 PAYMENT FOR WILDLAND FIRE CHEMICALS 82

B-41 PAYMENT FOR COSTS AWAY FROM THE HOST BASE 82

B-42 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE 83

B-43 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR 83

B-44 RESERVED (Helicopter Manager Delegated Authorities) 84

B-45 DEFINITIONS 84

B-46 ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS 90

SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C-1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 93

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

ITEMS CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 93

C-3 FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION 2017-1)

(MAR 2020) 93

C-4 RESERVED 102

C-5 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222-42) (MAY 2014) 102

C-6 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (FAR 52.232-18) (APR 1984) 102

C-7 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE 102

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

CORPORATE APPLICANTS (AGAR 452.209-71) (ALTERNATE 1) (FEB 2012) 103

C-9 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM

(JULY 2010) 103

C-10 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988) 105

C-11 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996) 105

C-12 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY 105

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

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (FAR 52.223-2) (SEPT 2013) 105

C-14 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FAR 52.217-9) (MAR 2000) 106

C-15 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE CONTRACTS 106

C-16 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV 1999) 108

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SECTION D – EXHIBITS

D-1 LIST OF EXHIBITS 109

EXHIBIT 1 - FIRST AID KIT AERONAUTICAL (B-4) 110

EXHIBIT 2 - SURVIVAL KIT AERONAUTICAL (LOWER 48) (B-4) 111

EXHIBIT 3 - ALASKA SUPPLEMENT 112

EXHIBIT 4 - RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CONDITION INSPECTION GUIDELINES (B-4 (d) (8)) 116

EXHIBIT 5 - ADDITIONAL SUPPRESSION/PRESCRIBED FIRE EQUIPMENT

(B-4 (d) (7), B-4 (d) (18), B-10 (e)) 117 EXHIBIT 6 - HIGH VISIBILITY MARKINGS ON MAIN ROTOR BLADES (B-4 (d) (17)) 121 EXHIBIT 7 - RESERVED (Additional Avionics Equipment) 122 EXHIBIT 8 - FUEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS (B-4 (d) (21)) 123

EXHIBIT 9 - OPERATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES GUIDE FOR HELICOPTER PILOTS 131

EXHIBIT 10 - INTERAGENCY GUIDELINES FOR VERTICAL REFERENCE/EXTERNAL

LOAD TRAINING (B-12 (f) (1)) 132 EXHIBIT 11 - HELICOPTER MAKE/MODEL/SERIES LIST (B-21 (b)) 134

EXHIBIT 12 - HELICOPTER SERVICES HOURLY FLIGHT RATES, FUEL CONSUMPTION, 135

AND WEIGHT REDUCTION CHART (A-1, A-3 (a), B-10 (a) (6), B-34 (b) (3), B-36 (a)) 135 EXHIBIT 13 - INTERAGENCY HELICOPTER LOAD CALCULATION (A-3, B-2 (a) (3), B-10 (a) (6), B-10 (b) (2)) 136

EXHIBIT 14 - HELICOPTER AND FUEL SERVICE TRUCK PRE-USE CHECKLIST 139

EXHIBIT 15 - PERFORMANCE REPORT 142

EXHIBIT 16 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION 147

EXHIBIT 17 - RESERVED (Supplemental Rappel Requirements - Equipment) 148

EXHIBIT 18 - CONTRACTOR’S VERIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL HELICOPTER PILOT

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE FOR INITIAL INTERAGENCY APPROVAL

(B-12 (c) (9), B-20 (i) (2)) 149

EXHIBIT 19 - “ON CONTRACT” PILOT OPERATIONAL TRAINING (B-10 (a) (3)) 151 EXHIBIT 20 - AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (HELICOPTER) QUALIFICATION FORM (B-12 (i) (j) (k) (l)) 154 EXHIBIT 21 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM (A-3, B-5 (a) (15 & 17)) 156 EXHIBIT 22 - RESERVED (Computed Gross Weight Table) 162

EXHIBIT 23 - PERFORMANCE BY GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PILOT (A-14) 163

EXHIBIT 24 - FAA OVER WATER KIT (A-12) 166

EXHIBIT 25 - LITTER KIT PROVISIONS AND LITTER (A-12) 167

EXHIBIT 26 - AERIAL IGNITION (A-12) 168

EXHIBIT 27 - LAW ENFORCEMENT SHORT HAUL SPECIAL MISSION QUALIFICATIONS &

REQUIREMENTS 170

EXHIBIT 28 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 175

EXHIBIT 29 - RESERVED (Vendor-Contractor QA/Evaluation/Safety Checks) 176 EXHIBIT 30 - RESERVED (Night Flying Operations) 176

EXHIBIT 31 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE AND

ACCIDENT HISTORY 177

EXHIBIT 32 - TRANSPORTATION WORKSHEET 180

EXHIBIT 33 - RESERVED (Additional Telemetry Unit System Description) 182

EXHIBIT 34 - SUPPLEMENTAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SHORT-HAUL REQUIREMENTS -

EQUIPMENT (A-12, B-7) 183

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SECTION E – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-1) (OCT 2015) 185

E-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2) (OCT 2014) (Tailored) 189

E-3 CONTRACT AWARD 193

E-4 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-5) (OCT 2015) 193

E-5 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-7) (JUL 2013) 195

E-6 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(FAR 52.212-3) (DEC 2019) 197

E-7 SERVICE OF PROTEST (FAR 52.233-2) (SEP 2006) 224

E-8 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX

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

ALTERNATE 1 (FEB 2012) 224

E-9 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988) 226

E-10 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (AGAR 452.219-70) (SEP 2001) 226

E-11 INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988) 226

E-12 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (FAR 52.217-5) (JUL 1990) 226

E-13 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2016) 226

E-14 OFFEROR’S PAST PERFORMANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE 229

E.15 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE AND

ACCIDENT HISTORY 230

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

12024B20Q9300

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

05/05/2020

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Todd R. Novinger

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

208-387-5272

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

06/30/2020

1400 MST

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 A (ATTACHED)

EXCLUSIVE USE TYPE-III HELICOPTER

SERVICES – USFS REGION 3

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

Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9300 U.S. Forest Service Region 3 Type III Exclusive Use Helicopter National Office

SECTION A

REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

Three (3) 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 secure a Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment contract not to exceed 1 base year and 3 option periods for the daily availability rate. The flight rate will be an indefinite quantity with no guarantee of flight hours given by the Government. The Government may award a single contract or multiple awards based on the outcome of the evaluation process. The Government reserves the right to award any combination of items and/or number of items.

Helicopter Inspections (carding) -- all equipment needing to be inspected shall be available for inspection at least 3 days prior to the start of work. Inspections may take place at the vendor’s facility or host base or at a location agreed to with the Agency Maintenance Inspectors.

A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM NO. 1 Helicopter equipped with bucket (Type III – Light)

Host Base(s) Sandia Helibase

Name: Cibola National Forest

City and State: Tijeras, NM

Location: Location: Approximately 10 miles east of Albuquerque, NM, within 3 miles of Tijeras, NM, LAT 35 4.266 LON 10622.799

Mandatory Availability Period: April 13-July 27 Net Days 106

Daily Availability Offer Rate for Type III

2021 MAP Period - 1st YEAR – Base Year Sandia 4/13-7/27

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

Daily Availability – Optional

Use

AV

ESTIMATED

Flight Rate FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

Extended Standby ES

ESTIMATED

HOURS $52.00 $ 4,680

Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 14,500

Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

LUMP SUM $5,000 $ 5,000

ESTIMATED TOTAL, ALL ITEMS – 2021

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight hours under this contract.

**Project Flight Rate will not be used in the evaluation of proposals.

Daily Availability Offer Rate for Type III

2022 MAP Period – 2nd YEAR – 1st Option Year Sandia 4/13-7/27

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

Daily Availability – Optional

Use

AV

ESTIMATED

Flight Rate FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

Extended Standby ES

ESTIMATED

HOURS $52.00 $ 4,680

Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 14,500

Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

ESTIMATED TOTAL, ALL ITEMS – 2022

2023 MAP Period – 3rd YEAR – 2nd Option Year Sandia 4/13-7/27

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

Daily Availability – Optional

Use

AV

ESTIMATED

Flight Rate FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

Extended Standby ES

ESTIMATED

HOURS $52.00 $ 4,680

Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 14,500

Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

ESTIMATED TOTAL, ALL ITEMS – 2023

**Project Flight Rate will not be used in the evaluation of proposals.

ITEM NO. 1

Make:

Model:

Series:

N Number:

ITEM NO. 1

Contracted Helicopter Equipped Weight

Equipped Weight (see definition) ______________lbs is required

(Note: Does not include bucket and associated suspension hardware)

Approved HOGE Performance

HOGE (enter allowable payload with bucket) ______________________

Includes any associated suspension hardware, 150 long line (cables, connectors, etc)

Bucket Weight

Bucket Weight _ lbs

2024 MAP Period – 4th YEAR – Third Option Year Sandia 4/13-7/27

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

Daily Availability – Optional

Use

AV

ESTIMATED

Flight Rate FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

Extended Standby ES

ESTIMATED

HOURS $52.00 $ 4,680

Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 14,500

Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

ESTIMATED TOTAL, ALL ITEMS – 2024

(Includes any associated suspension hardware, 150 long line (cables, connectors, etc). Shall provide a permanent weight label)

Make and Model of bucket____________________________________________

Note:

For the purpose of evaluating helicopter performance and computing the Interagency Load Calculation, only current, applicable FAA approved Performance Charts shall be used.

ITEM NO. 2 Helicopter equipped with bucket (Type III – Light)

NOTE: This Item has been selected to have the additional mission of Short-Haul.

Please refer to Exhibit 34 for additional aircraft requirements

2(a) Host Base(s) Tucson Helibase

Name: Coronado National Forest

City and State: Tucson, AZ

Location: Location: Approximately 3 miles south of I-10 on Wilmot Road; 5 miles southeast of Tucson International Airport (TIA). LAT 32 3.016 LON 11051.049

Mandatory Availability Period: April 1-July 10 Net Days: 101

2(b) Host Base Helena Helibase

Name: Helena - Lewis and Clark National Forest

City and State: Helena, MT

Location: North side of Helena Regional Airport

Mandatory Availability Period: July 11 – October 19 Net Days: 101

Daily Availability Offer Rate for Type III

2021 MAP Period - 1st YEAR – BASE YEAR – Tucson 4/1-7/10

Helena 7/11-10/19

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

Daily Availability – Optional

Use

AV

ESTIMATED

Flight Rate FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

Extended Standby ES

ESTIMATED

HOURS $52.00 $ 4,680

Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 14,500

Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

2022 MAP Period – 2nd YEAR – 1st Option Year – Tucson 4/1-7/10

Helena 7/11-10/19

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

Daily Availability – Optional

Use

AV

ESTIMATED

Flight Rate FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

Extended Standby ES

ESTIMATED

HOURS $52.00 $ 4,680

Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 14,500

Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

2023 MAP Period – 3rd YEAR – 2nd Option Year – Tucson 4/1-7/10

Helena 7/11-10/19

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

Daily Availability – Optional

Use

AV

ESTIMATED

Flight Rate FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

Extended Standby ES

ESTIMATED

HOURS $52.00 $ 4,680

Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 14,500

Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

2024 MAP Period – 4th YEAR – Third Option Year – Tucson 4/1-7/10

Helena 7/11-10/19

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

Daily Availability – Optional

Use

AV

ESTIMATED

Flight Rate FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

Extended Standby ES

ESTIMATED

HOURS $52.00 $ 4,680

Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 14,500

Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

does not guarantee any flight hours under this contract.

**Project Flight Rate will not be used in the evaluation of proposals.

ITEM NO. 2

Make:

Model:

Series:

N Number:

ITEM NO. 2

Contracted Helicopter Equipped Weight

Equipped Weight (see definition) ______________lbs is required

(Note: Does not include bucket and associated suspension hardware)

Approved HOGE Performance

HOGE (enter allowable payload with bucket) ______________________

Includes any associated suspension hardware, 150 long line (cables, connectors, etc)

Bucket Weight

Bucket Weight _ lbs

(Includes any associated suspension hardware, 150 long line (cables, connectors, etc). Shall provide a

Make and Model of bucket____________________________________________

Note:

ITEM NO. 3 Helicopter equipped with bucket (Type III – Light)

Host Base(s) TA-49 Helibase

Name: Santa Fe National Forest

City and State: Los Alamos, NM

Location: Los Alamos Airport (2012). TA-49 is approximately 15 minutes south of Los Alamos, NM on State HWY 4, approximately 3 miles west of the main entrance of Bandelier National

Monument. LAT 35 49.642 LON 10619.072

Mandatory Availability Period: April 14-July 14 Net Days 92

Daily Availability Offer Rate for Type III

2021 MAP Period - 1st YEAR – BASE YEAR- TA-49 4/14-7/14

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

Daily Availability – Optional

Use

AV

ESTIMATED

Flight Rate FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

Extended Standby ES

ESTIMATED

HOURS $52.00 $ 4,680

Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 14,500

Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

2022 MAP Period – 2nd YEAR – 1st Option Year TA-49 4/14-7/14

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

Daily Availability – Optional

Use

AV

ESTIMATED

Flight Rate FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

Extended Standby ES

ESTIMATED

HOURS $52.00 $ 4,680

Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 14,500

Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

2023 MAP Period – 3rd YEAR – 2nd Option Year TA-49 4/14-7/14

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

Daily Availability – Optional

Use

AV

ESTIMATED

Flight Rate FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

Extended Standby ES

ESTIMATED

HOURS $52.00 $ 4,680

Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 14,500

Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

2024 MAP Period – 4th YEAR – 3rd Option Year TA-49 4/14-7/14

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

Daily Availability – Optional

Use

AV

ESTIMATED

Flight Rate FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

Extended Standby ES

ESTIMATED

HOURS $52.00 $ 4,680

Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 14,500

Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

does not guarantee any flight hours under this contract.

**Project Flight Rate will not be used in the evaluation of proposals.

ITEM NO. 3

Make:

Model:

Series:

N Number:

ITEM NO. 3

Contracted Helicopter Equipped Weight

Equipped Weight (see definition) ______________lbs is required

(Note: Does not include bucket and associated suspension hardware)

Approved HOGE Performance

HOGE (enter allowable payload with bucket) ______________________

Includes any associated suspension hardware, 150 long line (cables, connectors, etc)

Bucket Weight

Bucket Weight _ lbs

(Includes any associated suspension hardware, 150 long line (cables, connectors, etc). Shall provide a

Make and Model of bucket____________________________________________

Note:

A-2 BIDDERS MAY QUALIFY THEIR BIDS - BIDDERS SHALL INDICATE BELOW THE

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ITEMS WILLING TO ACCEPT.

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 contract 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).

(iii) Weighing shall be:

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

1. Reserved

(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 contract. 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 contract option periods.

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

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

(2) After proposal evaluations and prior to or post award all Exclusive Use aircraft weighing shall be witnessed and validated by Agency Aircraft Inspector(s). If aircraft must be weighed post award it will be at the option of the Government. The objective of the second and separate weighing is to validate the contractor’s proposed weight as configured to comply with the solicitation requirements. Contractors are responsible for the costs associated with weighing the aircraft excluding Agency Aircraft Inspector costs.

All aircraft shall be weighed prior to start of the base year Mandatory Availability Period

(MAP).

Applicable for EU Type III (Light) Helicopters:

CAPABILITY OF:

ITEMS 1 and 3

At 7,000 feet pressure altitude and 30°C with non-jettisonable jettisonable

Hovering out of ground effect (HOGE)

The payload of 900 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 bucket requirements.

ITEM 2a and 2b Short-haul

At 7,000 feet pressure altitude and 30°C with non-jettisonable jettisonable

Hovering out of ground effect (HOGE)

The payload of 975 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 bucket requirements.

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 contract, 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) Without Relief Pilot(s)

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

COVERAGE

FUEL SERVICING

VEHICLE DRIVER

MECHANIC

7-Day A.

FSVD Required

Relief FSVD Required

-Mechanic(s) required at Host Base/Alternate Base.

-Relief Mechanic(s) 12-Hour Call-up.

-Apprentice Helicopter Mechanic authorized and may serve as Relief Mechanic.

B.

FSVD Required

Relief FSVD Required

-Mechanic(s) required at Host Base/Alternate Base (May serve as FSVD).

-Relief Mechanic(s) 12-Hour Call-up.

-Apprentice Helicopter Mechanic authorized and may serve as Relief Mechanic and

FSVD

C.

Full Time FSVD Required at Host Base/Alternate Base

-Full Time Mechanic(s) required at Host Base/Alternate Base.

-Relief Mechanic(s) required.

-Apprentice Helicopter Mechanic authorized and may serve as Relief Mechanic and FSVD

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)

Note: Item 2a and 2b Short-haul will be required to meet a 12/12 schedule

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

(a) The extended standby rate will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure compliance with the Service Contract Act and an adjustment will be made if needed. The extended standby rate will be computed by taking the minimum wage rate from the Department of Labor Wage Determination (current at that time), for Nationwide Pilot, times 1.5 plus 20% for benefits, overhead and profit and rounded to the nearest dollar. If needed, adjusted rates will become effective annually on February 16 of each year.

(b) Extended standby is not intended to compensate the Contractor on a one-to-one basis for all hours necessary to service and maintain the aircraft.

(c) The current rate is $52.00 per hour.

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 (Government to check all that apply).

Contractor has authorization as indicated in FAA 135 Operation Specifications (if contractor has an FAA 135 Certificate) for operations in the following locations. If Contractor has no FAA 135 Certificate, please select areas of operations willing to accept. If accepting work in Alaska, contractor shall meet the requirements of Exhibit 3 prior to mobilizing to Alaska.

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: 2 (See B-7 (b) (1) (i))

Additional VHF-FM Radios: Total A/C Qty: 2 (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)

ITEM 2a and 2b see Short-haul Exhibit 34

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))

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: 2 Users: 2(See B-7 (b) (5) (vii))

ITEM 2a and 2b see Short-haul Exhibit 34

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”)

Other: (Must go through the Change Process to C clause or Exhibit)

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)

Helitack/Passenger Transport

External Load (belly hook)

Item No. Host Base Required Marking

Item No. Host Base Required Marking

Water/Retardant Delivery

Longline VTR (150’)

Snorkel

Mountainous Terrain Flight

Aerial Ignition PSD Torch: ITEM 2b

Note: In support of the Aerial Ignition Helitorch requirement for Item 2b, the Government may provide initial training. This training would include classroom instruction and a burn/water

Helitorch operational check-ride in the company’s aircraft when scheduling during contract period can be achieved.

Rappel

Short Haul Item # 2a and 2b see Exhibit 34

Snow Operations (deep snow) Optional All Items

Night Vision Goggle Operations Required For Night Flying 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

A-17 RESERVED

A-18 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE CHARTS

Submit the aircraft performance charts that will be used in computing the Interagency Load Calculations. These aircraft performance charts will be part of the agreement award. The Contractor shall provide updated charts when the aircraft performance charts submitted are no longer valid.

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

SECTION B

TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS

B-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

(a) The intent of this solicitation and any resultant contract 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 contract. (See Section E Synopsis of Safety Program) When, in the sole judgment of the Contracting Officer, the safety programs do not adequately promote the safety of operations, the Government may terminate the contract for cause as provided in the “Contract Terms and Conditions”. Examples of such programs include but are not limited to: 1) Personnel Activities, 2) Maintenance, 3) Safety and 4) Compliance with Regulations.

(c) During the Availability Period the helicopter shall be made available for the exclusive use of the Government.

(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) and 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operations). Any helicopter offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators Certificates.

(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 INFORMATION

(a) Reserved

(b) The following information must be down-loaded by the contractor and kept on aircraft:

(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) Water Enhancer Concentrate 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.

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

AUX-FM adapter cable with portable radio 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

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 contract 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 contract.

(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.

(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 Contract.

(d) General Equipment

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 Contract and modification(s) shall remain in the helicopter during the Contract 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)

(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 C-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.

The meter shall be wired in series with a switch on the collective control, and a switch 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.