RFP 140D8020R0010 Final.pdf

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

Solicitation 140D8020R0010 1 BLM Boise, ID Smokejumper

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

A1 SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1.1 – ITEM REQUIREMENT

A2 SCHEDULES OF SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B2 CERTIFICATION

B3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE - SPECIFICATIONS

B4 CONTRACTS AND TASK ORDERS

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT

B6 AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

B8 RESERVED

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 PILOT REQUIREMENTS

B10 PILOT QUALIFICATIONS

B11 PERSONNEL DUTY LIMITATIONS

B12 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS DUTY AND FLIGHT LIMITATIONS

B13 MECHANIC REQUIREMENT

B14 MECHANIC QUALIFICATIONS

B15 MECHANIC DUTY LIMITATIONS

B16 GOVERNMENT VEHICLES

B17 RESERVED

B18 RELIEF CREW REQUIREMENT

OPERATIONS

B19 PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

B20 FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B21 SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT

B22 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

B23 RESERVED

B24 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

B25 FUEL AND SERVICING REQUIREMENTS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

B26 GENERAL - MAINTENANCE

B27 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (AD’S) AND

MANUFACTURER’S MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS

(MMSB’S)

B28 MANUALS/RECORDS

B29 MAINTENANCE

B30 MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT

B31 TIME BETWEEN OVERHAUL (TBO) AND LIFE-LIMITED

PARTS

B32 WEIGHT AND BALANCE

SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

ADDENDA TO CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS

52.212-4(A) INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE

52.212-4(K) TAXES

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2020)

52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

(48 CFR, (MAR 2000)

52.222-42 -- STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR

FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

DIAR 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEP

2011)

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 AIRCRAFT USE REPORTS (AUR)

C2 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS –

INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (APR 2013)

C3 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS .. 35

C4 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES - CONDUCT OF BUSINESS

ON A MILITARY INSTALLATION. (ALASKA ONLY)

C4A GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS - CONTRACTOR

EMPLOYEES (ALASKA ONLY)

C5 AIRCRAFT INSURANCE

C6 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING

SYSTEM (DEC 2015)

C7 PREWORK MEETING

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C8 PERSONNEL CONDUCT

C9 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

C10 MISHAPS

C11 RESERVED

C12 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT – FUEL

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C13 CONTRACT PERIOD

C14 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

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C15 OPTIONAL EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C16 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C17 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND REACTION TIME

C18 MAINTENANCE DURING AVAILABILITY PERIOD

C19 UNAVAILABILITY AND DAMAGES

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C20 DAILY AVAILABILITY

C21 FLIGHT TIME

C22 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

C23 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (FROM SCHEDULE OF ITEMS)43

C24 GOVERNMENT MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES

C25 RESERVED

CONTRACT EXHIBITS

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INTRODUCTION

D1 GENERAL INFORMATION

D2 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

(NAICS) CODE AND SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2020) [TAILORED

DEC 2016]

D3 OFFERS

D4 OFFER CONTENTS

D5 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

D6 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, REVISIONS, AND

WITHDRAWALS OF OFFERS

D7 SPECIAL NOTICE TO OFFERORS

D8 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212-2 OCT

2014) (TAILORED)

D9 EVALUATION FACTORS

D10 TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

D11 ORGANIZATIONAL SAFETY

D12 PAST PERFORMANCE

D13 EVALUATED PRICE

D14 TRADEOFF ANALYSIS AND CONTRACTOR SELECTION .. 64

D15 NOTICE OF AWARD

SECTION E – OFFEROR’S REPRESENTATIONS,

CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

E1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

E2 52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH

INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS--REPRESENTATION

(NOV 2015)

E3 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS (OCT 2015)

E4 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E5 52.209-11 – REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS

REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY

CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

E6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

E7 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E8 1452.233-2 -- SERVICE OF PROTEST DEPARTMENT OF THE

INTERIOR (JUL 1996) (DEVIATION)

SECTION E EXHIBITS

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SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular ACETA Aerial Capture Eradication and Tagging of Animals AD Airworthiness Directive AIRS Aviation Invoice Reporting Support application A&P airframe and power plant APCO Association of Public-Safety Communications

Officials ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASO Aviation Safety Office ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC air traffic control AUR aircraft use report CASTPE Chief, Aviation Safety, Training and Program

Evaluations CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CFR Code of Federal Regulations CTCSS continuous tone coded squelch system DM degrees/minutes/decimal minutes DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation ELT emergency locator transmitter EPA Environmental Protection Agency ERG Emergency Response Guidebook EU exclusive use FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations FS Forest Service FTR Federal Travel Regulations GVW gross vehicle weight GPM gallons per minute GPS global positioning system IAT interagency aviation training ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICS intercom system IFR instrument flight rules IIC Investigator in Charge IP Institute of Petroleum IPP Invoice Processing Platform ISA International Standard Atmosphere MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins NFPA National Fire Protection Association NTSB National Transportation Safety Board NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group OAS Office of Aviation Services PA public address system PFD personal flotation device PIC pilot-in-command PPE personal protective equipment

PSD plastic sphere dispenser

PSI pounds per square inch PTT push to talk RFP Request for Proposals

RPM revolutions per minute SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry Procedures TBO time between overhaul TERO Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances TSO technical service order UL Underwriter’s Laboratory USDA United States Department of Agriculture VFR visual flight rules VNE velocity never exceed VOX voice activation VSWR voltage standing wave ratio

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A1 SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

The Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), requires a contractor operated and maintained airplane for exclusive use smokejumper support. The aircraft shall be a high wing, multi-engine, turboprop airplane for transporting and dropping smokejumpers and paracargo, as well as reconnaissance, testing of parachutes and other aerial equipment, transportation of personnel and cargo in support of fire suppression activities, search and rescue, natural resource missions, and other administrative and related resource activities as directed by the Government.

The designated base of operations for the aircraft is Boise, Idaho; however, the aircraft will be subject to dispatch anywhere in the Lower 48 United States and Alaska. The resulting Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract's performance period will be a base year with four (4) one-year option periods.

A1.1 – Item Requirement

Aircraft Required: Turbine-powered multiengine land airplane equipped as specified in Section B for smokejumper operations.

Bureau: Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

Crew Complement Required: Pilot-in-command (PIC) and relief PIC; second-in-command (SIC) and relief SIC (if required by make and model offered).

Designated Base: Boise, ID

Performance Period: May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2026 if all four (4) option are exercised).

Minimum Aircraft Requirements

Must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate.

Aircraft certified under Civil Air Regulation Part 3, 14 CFR 23 or 25.

An aircraft make and model for which engineering and logistical support, for continued airworthiness, is provided from the current type certificate holder or supplemental type certificate holder.

VFR/IFR, Day/Night.

Payload 3,300 pounds, equipped as required in Section B, to include required GFE Simula seats, with two hours 15 minutes fuel plus 30 minute reserve (2:45 hours total) at 85% power (600 lbs/hr for DO-228/550 lbs/hr for DHC-6), 200 pounds per required pilot, and 25-pound survival kit.

Capable of operating as configured above from 3,000-foot gravel runway at 2000 feet pressure altitude and 25º Celsius.

Removable seating for two (2) passengers to accommodate at least eight (8) smokejumpers on GFE Simula seats and two spotters.

Side-facing exit aft of main landing gear with FAA approval for in-flight opening of this exit door.

Interagency Smokejumper Aircraft Screening and Evaluation Subcommittee (SASES) approved.

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A2 Schedules of Services and Prices/Costs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This solicitation contains a schedule for one (1) required aircraft. The Government will select one (1) contractor to award with an annual exclusive use period of 90 days. After the 90-day exclusive use period expires, aircraft services may be extended at the discretion of the Government, the maximum days of Availability that can be ordered by the Government is 180 days, per item, per calendar year.

A2.1 Schedule Boise, Idaho Exclusive Use Period of 90 days.

Offerors shall complete the shaded areas below.

REPORTING BASE

Boise, ID

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

90 calendar days

START DATE: May 25, 2021 END DATE: August 22, 2021

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

ITEM

0010 DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – GUARANTEED SUBJECT TO BEING AVAILABLE

1A Daily Availability Guaranteed days per aircraft subject to availability

AV

Guaranteed

DAYS

1B Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours

FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

1C MUTUAL EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period same as 1A

1D MUTUAL EXTENSION (Optional) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

FLIGHT

same as 1B

1E Additional pay items (T&M line item) The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

$20,000.00 EST

1F Additional pay items (optional for extension)(T&M line item) The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$10,000.00 EST

BASE YEAR May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Days START DATE May 25, 2022 END DATE August 22, 2022

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED AMOUNT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – GUARANTEED SUBJECT TO BEING AVAILABLE

2A

Daily Availability

2B

Estimated Flight Hours

2C

MUTUAL EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period same as 2A

2D

(OPTIONAL) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period same as 2B

2E

Additional pay items (T&M line item) The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

2F

Additional pay items (optional for extension)(T&M line item) for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

OPTION YEAR ONE May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Continuous Period of 90 Days START DATE May 25, 2023 END DATE August 22, 2023

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

3A

3B

3C same as 3A

3D same as 3B

3E

The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

3F

The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

OPTION YEAR TWO May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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Continuous Period of 90 Days START DATE May 25, 2024 END DATE August 22, 2024

4A

4B

4C same as 4A

4D same as 4B

4E

4F for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

OPTION YEAR THREE May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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Continuous Period of 90 Days START DATE May 25, 2025 END DATE August 22, 2025

5A

5B

5C same as 5A

5D same as 5B

5E

5F for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

OPTION YEAR FOUR May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

ESTIMATED TOTAL OF LINE ITEM 0010 (base and all option years)

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(Reimbursed as Time & Materials in accordance with FAR 52.212-4 Alt 1)

Rate Schedule for Additional Pay Items

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEM DESCRIPTIONS PAY ITEM

CODE QUANTITY UNIT RATES

Extended Standby – Pilot EP Indefinite HOUR $54.00 Special Charge for Miscellaneous Allowable Expenses for transportation costs, landing fees, rental cars, etc.. SC Indefinite EACH At Cost

A3.1 Funding will not be obligated under the Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, but rather via issuance of task orders when services are required. No services are to be provided without a task order.

A3.2 The Minimum Guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is the total amount for Daily Availability during the Exclusive Use Period (90 days as awarded) under the first year’s task order. However, the guaranteed quantity for daily availability is subject to reductions due to unavailability. The estimated quantity for daily availability during an extension of the exclusive use period is not guaranteed and also is subject to reductions due to unavailability.

A3.3 Exhibits that will be applicable under the contract are included at the end of Section C; exhibits that are only applicable during the solicitation phase of this procurement are included at the end of Section E.

A3.4 The start date for services may be changed by the issuance of a Notice to Proceed in accordance with contract terms & conditions.

A3.5 Subsistence costs will not be reimbursed for any crewmember at any location. This includes overnight stays at either the designated base or away from the designated base for both primary crew and relief crewmembers, including maintenance personnel.

A3.6 Only warranted Contracting Officers employed by the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Interior Business Center (IBC) Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) are authorized to issue task orders off this contract.

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FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – OFFERORS DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

The Contracting Officer will complete at time of award and anytime flight rate adjustments are made.

Lower 48 Only

Make/model of Aircraft Jet Fuel Av Gas Requested/Effective Date of Price Adjustment

Referenced Fuel Source Locations

(self-service) Fuel price obtained from http://www.airnav.com/fuel ph: xxx-xxx-xxxx

Base Fuel Price $ Fuel Price at adjustment (also becomes New Base)

Effective Date Solicitation Issue Date Insert (award) date Effective Date

Source Document Original Contract Source Document

Rate Adjustment $ X consumption rate of Increase or

Decrease Due

Current Flight Rates

1st Contract Year:

2nd Contract Year:

3rd Contract Year:

4th Contract Year:

5th Contract Year:

Adjusted Flight Rates

1st Contract Year:

2nd Contract Year:

3rd Contract Year:

4th Contract Year:

5th Contract Year:

** Fuel prices listed below will be used to establish the base fuel price at award.

Boise, Idaho ( KBOI) Jackson Jet Center $4.49

Aircraft Payload

Aircraft payload is an element of your offer. The payload that was confirmed for the aircraft identified on the following page is made a part of the contract. Payload is computed using the Section A payload requirement and will be verified at the time of aircraft inspection.

GOVERNMENT USE ONLY

CONFIRMED PAYLOAD AMOUNT

PERFORMANCE REFERENCE (FLIGHT

MANUAL PAGE/CHART)

http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3

SECTION B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The purpose of this contract is to obtain exclusive use aircraft flight services. Aircraft will be used for transporting and dropping smokejumpers, transporting and dropping paracargo, reconnaissance, testing of parachutes and other aerial equipment, transportation of personnel and/or cargo in support of fire suppression activities, search and rescue, natural resource missions, and other administrative and related resource activities as directed by the Government.

B1.2 The Government and Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to successfully complete this contract. The Contractor’s employees’ cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude toward aviation safety and accomplishment of the mission are an integral element of this relationship. The aircraft and crew are an integral component of an aerial firefighting team.

B1.3 The Government has interagency and cooperative agreements with other Federal agencies, State agencies, and private landholders and may dispatch aircraft under this contract for such cooperative use.

B1.4 During any ordered use period and any subsequent extension, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

B2 Certification

The Contractor must obtain and keep current all of the following required certificates. The Contractor must ensure that contract personnel and aircraft are maintained in compliance with these certificates at all times.

B2.1 A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier Certificate which authorizes the Contractor to operate in the category and class of aircraft and under flight conditions required by this contract (e.g., airplane, multiengine, visual flight rules (VFR) day and night, instrument flight rules (IFR), passengers, and cargo).

B2.2 Aircraft shall be identified as required by 14 CFR Part 121.135(7) or 135.63 or Operations Specifications Part D, “Aircraft Listing,” as appropriate. Aircraft shall be fully equipped to carry the number of passengers offered in accordance with the standards of 14 CFR Part 121 or 135 as appropriate.

B2.3 The contract aircraft must have engineering support for continued airworthiness from the current type certificate holder or supplemental type certificate holder.

B2.4 The aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate issued under 14 CFR 21.183.

B2.5 The installation of any special equipment called for by this contract must be FAA approved. Approval may be in accordance with an STC or FAA field approval. This includes Government-furnished equipment (GFE): Simula seats. The contractor may offer an alternative to the side facing Simula bench seat. (See B6.5)

B2.6 The aircraft may also have a restricted airworthiness certificate issued under 14 CFR 21.25 and 21.185 to include the special purpose of forest and wildlife conservation (fire suppression) work. Aircraft with a restricted airworthiness certificate must also have a standard airworthiness certificate.

Multiple Airworthiness Certificates are issued in accordance with 14 CFR 21.187.

B2.6.1 When the aircraft is configured for smokejumper operations it may be operated in the restricted airworthiness category.

B2.6.2 Installation of Government Simula seats and operations with an open door may necessitate the aircraft to be operated in the restricted category.

B2.6.3 If the aircraft is to be operated with a restricted airworthiness certificate, then the Contractor must have a certificate of waiver or authorization issued from the FAA to the Contractor authorizing operation of a Restricted Category aircraft over densely populated areas. The specific regulation required to be waived is: 14 CFR 91.313(e)(1)(2) and (3).

B2.7 For contracts less than 90 days, the Contractor must have a certificate of waiver or authorization issued from the FAA to the Contractor authorizing operations at less than minimum safe altitudes as prescribed in 14 CFR 91.119 (a)(b) and c).

Paracargo operations are conducted between 150 feet AGL and 400 feet AGL. Paracargo is dropped in congested areas, other than congested areas and in sparsely populated areas as required to support firefighting operations.

B2.8 A Contractor from the lower 48 dispatched to Alaska needs to have Operations Specifications that permit Alaska operations.

B3 Order of Precedence - Specifications

In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order shall be used in such resolution: (i) Typed provisions of these specifications; (ii) DOI OAS Office of Aviation Services supplements and/or

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B4 Contracts and Task Orders

B4.1 The Contractor must maintain a complete, current copy of the contract, modifications, and task orders (if applicable) in each contract aircraft throughout the performance period.

B4.2 The pilot must have task order information (i.e. task number, performance period) in his/her possession prior to any flights under this contract and make this information available to government representatives on request.

B4.3 Electronic copies of contracts and task orders may be used.

The contractor must ensure that the contract is current including all modifications and are uploaded on an appropriate viewing device (e.g., laptop or tablet), which must be charged and made available at the aircraft for reference by government representatives upon request. Further, the contractor must agree to hold the government harmless for any inadvertent or accidental damage to the device.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment

The Contractor-furnished aircraft and all other required equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft systems and components shall be free of leaks except where specified by the manufacturer.

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

B5.2 The aircraft interior must be clean and neat with no unrepaired tears, rips, or other damage. The exterior finish, including the paint, must be clean, neat, and in good condition.

Any corrosion must be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

B5.3 The internal cabin area near the exit door and the external fuselage aft of and below the exit door shall be free of protrusions and sharp edges. The Government will install a jump door "boot" (i.e., fiberglass/Teflon fairing) that covers the aft and bottom edges of the door opening. Protrusions and sharp edges that cannot be removed shall be adequately protected to prevent snagging or chaffing of equipment.

B5.4 See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit for examples of lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide one fully compliant aircraft that is equipped as shown below:

B6.1 Standard equipment.

B6.1.1 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit shall be installed in the cabin.

B6.1.2 A survival kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit shall be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and shall be included in weight and balance/load calculations.

B6.1.3 Fire extinguisher(s), as required by 14 CFR Part 135, for the purposes of this contract, must be a handheld bottle, minimum 2-B:C rating, mounted and accessible to the flight crew while seated. The fire extinguisher must be maintained in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Manual 10, Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers or the Contractor’s 135 operations manual.

B6.1.4 FAA-approved seats, seatbelts, and shoulder harnesses for the pilot and copilot.

B6.1.5 The aircraft must be approved for at least nine (9) passengers. Standard seating configuration is four government installed two person Simula bench seats and one contractor provided single person passenger seat at the right side most aft position. The contractor must provide one additional passenger seat for the left side of the passenger compartment. Contractor provided seats must be FAA-approved seats and must be removable to allow for a cargo configuration.

B6.1.6 Federal Aviation Administration-approved anti-collision lighting to include at least one high visibility strobe light.

B6.1.7 High visibility, pulsating, forward-facing, conspicuous light.

B6.1.8 FAA-approved cargo restraints, cargo nets, and cargo straps for cargo tiedown in cabin and baggage compartment areas. (DO-228 only).

B6.1.9 Cabin heater.

B6.1.10 The aircraft must be equipped in accordance with 14 CFR Parts 91 and 135 for carrying passengers day and night, VFR and IFR.

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B6.1.11 Reserved .

B6.1.12 DHC-6 only: Long Nose” configuration with a compartment volume of 38 cubic feet.

B6.2 Contractor-furnished specialized equipment.

B6.2.1 A horizontally mounted parachute static line attach cable or track constructed and installed in accordance with National Technology & Development Program (NTDP) drawings and FAA STC, or manufacturer’s specifications (as applicable).

B6.2.2 A vertically mounted parachute static line attach cable with support strut constructed and installed in accordance with NTDP drawings and FAA STC.

B6.2.3 An external step and step attachment constructed and installed in accordance with NTDP drawings, applicable to the aircraft with a door height less than 52 inches.

B6.2.4 A handrail of smooth contour that shall encircle the entire top and the upper half of the forward side of the left side jumper exit/paracargo door opening. The handrail shall be designed and installed so as not to restrict the size of the door opening and not to hinder the opening or removal of the door.

The handrail must be constructed and installed in accordance with NTDP drawings or manufacturer’s specifications.

Note: Upon request, the Government will provide drawings for appropriate aircraft showing specifications, locations, and general installation details. Two static line attach anchors may not be required in all aircraft. Some aircraft will not need the jump-step or anchor points.

B6.2.5 A sheath knife (minimum blade length 4.5 inches) easily accessible, securely mounted on the bulkhead or cabin sidewall aft of the exit door.

B6.2.6 Reserved

B6.2.7 Heavy-duty floor stressed to 200 pounds per square foot or installed wooden or metal deck plating as necessary to achieve this load capacity.

B6.2.8 Placards. The aircraft must have placards which denote prescribed smokejumper drop speed and flap setting. The placard must be permanent with letters 3/8-inch minimum height. The placard shall be clearly visible at the pilot-in-command position and the spotter station.

B6.2.9 For a DHC-6:

B6.2.9.1 Standard Douglas (Brownline) - type seat track and a minimum of 12 cargo tiedown rings and two ratcheting type cargo straps (6,000-pound minimum capacity at least 15 feet long) to adequately secure multiple bundle cargo loads.

B6.2.9.1.1 The standard Douglas-type seat track will be installed over the left and right under floor seat rails from passenger compartment forward bulkhead rearward to most aft bulkhead (or station 266 on DHC-6).

B6.2.9.1.2 The left track will be installed in sections with openings between sections to permit the legs of the fold-up utility seats to engage the cutouts in the aircraft floor.

B6.2.9.1.3 In addition to the floor-mounted seat track, tracks of the same specifications will be installed along each cabin side-wall directly below the fold-up seat attach fittings and extend from the forward most factory-installed nut plate location to the location of the most rearward fold-up seat attach fittings on each side. This seat track may be "notched" as necessary immediately below each seat fitting to allow structural clearance for parts of the seat assembly. (See MTDC drawing 805.) The nut plates are part of the De Havilland customer option package MOD 6/1225.

B6.2.9.1.4 Aft track segment for use with smoke-jumper restraint system must be installed. (See paragraph 6.5.4, MTDC Smokejumper Aircraft Accessories Equipment Drawings List, drawing MTDC 805.)

B6.2.10 Any aircraft other than the DHC6 offered:

B6.2.10.1 Aircraft must have the same capability, FAA approved, as referenced in paragraph B6.2.9. The seat track arrangement is similar to that used for mounting standard commuter seats and is intended for cargo tiedown rings.

B6.3 Side Door Requirements.

B6.3.1 Minimum dimensions: height 36 inches, width 25 inches.

B6.3.2 Must be aft of the main landing gear.

B6.3.3 Must be constructed and insulated to reduce heat loss and reduce wind noise in flight.

B6.3.4 Must be a utility/cargo-type door (not airstair door) approved for standard operations, passenger and cargo.

B6.3.5 Must be FAA approved for in-flight opening or removable. A jump door "boot" (i.e., fiberglass/Teflon fairing) must be installed to cover the aft and bottom edges of the door opening.

Note: B6.3.4 and B6.3.5 may be to the same door or two separate doors that are interchangeable.

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B6.3.6 An external fabric door may be used for security and weather when the aircraft is parked but may not be used for flight.

B6.3.7 No protrusions are permitted between the jump door and the tail of the aircraft that might interfere with the parachute deployment or retrieval of static lines and deployment bags.

B6.4 A complete set of current aeronautical charts covering the expected area of operations.

Note: Electronic flight bags are acceptable if authorized by the FAA in the company’s operation specifications

B6.4.1 Complete set of current aeronautical charts and navigation publications covering areas of operation within Alaska and Canada when in transit.

B6.5 Government Equipment and Drawings. To be furnished to Contractor prior to use or at a mutually agreed upon time.

B6.5.1 Smokejumper side-facing seats, Simula seats. A Government accepted vendor provided alternative may be used in lieu of the Simula seats.

B6.5.1.1 The contractor may provide FAA approved side facing bench style seats with storage space under them for at least eight (8) smokejumpers, in lieu of GFE-Simula seats.

B6.5.2 The Professional Smokejumper Pilot and Spotter video program, Part One:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Lg7GdrBQ8&feature= youtu.be

Part Two:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWzt8ip9dls&feature=yo utu.be

Part Three:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-- MEfjgAQc&feature=youtu.be

Part Four:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aENhhaPsxc&feature=y outu.be

B6.5.3 Spotters’ helmets.

B6.5.4 Drawings necessary for smokejumper aircraft accessories (when requested). The following drawings are available:

B6.5.4.1 Primary vertical anchor, secondary horizontal anchor jump-step, step attachment, and other accessories. Drawings for these items are available from the USDA Forest Service, National Technology and Development Program (NTDP), 5785 Hwy 10 W, Missoula, Montana 59808, Attention: NTDP Smokejumper Equipment Specialist, telephone 406-329-3900.

B6.5.5 Door boot. (See B5.3)

B6.5.6 If an inflight door is not installed, a 1½- to 2-inch safety strap across the door opening that may be easily and swiftly connected/disconnected in flight.

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General.

B7.1.1 The Contractor must provide, install, and maintain the following systems in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the installation and maintenance standards of Section B7. Detailed avionics systems performance requirements are listed in Avionics Operational Test Standards (copies available upon request from OAS Avionics, or the most recent list may be found online at:

https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.pdf

B7.1.2 The aircraft must meet any FAA requirements for the aircraft type, the route(s) to be flown, and the requirements specified in 14 CFR Part 135.165, Radio and Navigation equipment: Extended over water or IFR operations.

B7.2 Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards.

B7.2.1 Strict adherence to the recommendations in the following FAA Advisory Circulars is required: AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11, "Aircraft Electrical Systems," and Chapter 12, "Aircraft Avionics Systems”; AC 43.13-2B Chapter 1, "Structural Data," Chapter 2, "Communication, Navigation, and Emergency Locator Transmitter System Installations," and Chapter 3, "Antenna Installation."

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

B7.2.3 The aircraft's static pressure system, altimeter instrument system, and automatic pressure altitude reporting system must be maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.411 and inspected and tested every 24 calendar months, as specified by 14 CFR Part 43, appendices E and F.

B7.2.4 Transmitters shall not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers in the aircraft which are

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B7.3 Communications Systems. All installed transceivers must be placarded with designations matching the transmitter/receiver controls on the installed audio control system(s). The most current software must be installed in all transceivers at the start of each operational season.

B7.3.1 One automatic-portable or automatic-fixed 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT/AP or ELT/AF), meeting FAA TSO-C126 and COSPAS/SARSAT specifications, must be installed in the aircraft per the manufacturer's installation manual, in a conspicuous or marked location. The ELT must include a 121.5 MHz homing beacon, and be equipped with an external fixed-type antenna, mounted in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. If not powered by its own dedicated battery, the ELT remote switch must be directly (i.e. unswitched) hard-wired to the aircraft battery. Documentation of bi-annual registration from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is required for all TSO C126 and newer ELTs.

B7.3.2 VHF-AM aeronautical transceivers. Two VHF/AM (VHF-1, VHF-2) aeronautical transceivers, each operating in the 118.000 MHz to 136.975 MHz band, with a minimum of 760 channels in 25 kHz increments, and a minimum five watts carrier power output.

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

B7.3.3.1 Each transceiver’s operational frequency range must include the band of 136.0000 MHz to 173.9975 MHz The operator(s) must be able to program any usable channels within that band, along with any required CTCSS tones, National Access Codes (NAC’s), or Talk Group ID’s (TGID’s), while in flight. Each transceiver must also incorporate a separate, programmable GUARD receiver, with accompanying GUARD transmit capability. Unless instructed by the Government for use on a specific project, all frequencies programmed for use under this Contract must be in the narrowband analog mode.

B7.3.3.2 Carrier output power for each transceiver must be 10 watts nominal value (original design specification). Each transceiver must be capable of displaying receiver and transmitter operating frequency, alpha-numeric channel labels, and must provide both receiver and transmitter activation indicators for MAIN and GUARD. Simultaneous monitoring of both MAIN and GUARD receivers is required. Scanning of the GUARD frequency is not acceptable.

B7.3.3.3 Prior to acceptance under this contract, at least one transceiver must be programmed with the narrowband analog GUARD, receive and transmit frequencies of 168.625 MHz, with a 110.9 Hz CTCSS tone on transmit only.

B7.3.3.4 The following VHF-FM aeronautical transceivers are known to meet the above requirements:

Technisonics: TDFM-136, TDFM-136A, TDFM-136/NV, TDFM-136A/NV, TDFM-136B, TDFM-136B/NV

Cobham (formerly NAT): NPX-136D-070

B7.3.3.5 Each required VHF-FM transceiver must be equipped with a conveniently-located programming port, to facilitate programming via a Government-owned laptop computer. The port(s) must be protected from accidental damage via contact, be hard-wired to the transceiver(s), not require switching of any cables for utilization, and must be conveniently located for ease of use. The Contractor must also furnish appropriate cables of adequate length, and/or any necessary adapters, to interconnect the aircraft programming ports to the serial and/or USB port(s) of the Government laptop computers as required. NOTE: The “DIN” type connector receptacle on the front panel of some TDFM-136-series radios is part of an encryption feature, and may not function as a programming port connector. This connector can be utilized for channel programming on model TDFM-136A, serial numbers FDA1200 and higher, and model

TDFM-136B ONLY.

B7.3.3.6 No later than 14 workdays prior to the start of MAP, the COR will provide the Contractor with a list of FM radio frequencies in MS-Excel format via email. The Contractor must program all listed frequencies into the specified FM radios before the start of MAP.

B7.3.4 Provisions for auxiliary VHF-FM (AUX-FM) portable radio:

B7.3.4.1 An interface for installing and properly operating an auxiliary VHF-FM portable radio through the aircraft's audio control system(s). The interface must consist of the appropriate wiring from the audio control system, terminated in an ITT/Cannon type MS3112E12-10S 10-pin connector conveniently located for use by the observer/copilot, and utilizing the contact assignments as specified by the FS/AMD Drawing A-17 Exhibit.

B7.3.4.2 One weatherproof, external, broadband antenna covering the 150-174 MHz band, with associated RG-58A/U (or equivalent) coaxial cable and connector, terminated in a bulkhead-mounted, female BNC connector (type UG-290A), conveniently located for use by the observer/copilot adjacent to the above 10-pin connector (Comant model CI-177 or equal).

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B7.3.4.3 Mounting facilities for securely installing the auxiliary VHF-FM portable radio in the cockpit in accordance with the FAA AC 43.13-2A specifications. Locate and arrange the mounting facilities so that a seated observer/copilot has full and unrestricted movement of the radio's controls, without interference from the 18-inch adapter cable, clothing, cockpit structure, or flight controls.

B7.3.4.4 Positive-polarity microphone excitation voltage provided to the AUX-FM system from the aircraft DC power system through a suitable resistor network. A blocking capacitor must be provided to prevent the portable radio microphone excitation voltage from entering the system.

Sidetone for the AUX-FM must also be provided (NAT model AA34-300, Premier model PA-34, or equivalent).

B7.3.4.5 The Contractor may substitute one VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver (FM-3) which meets the requirements for the VHF-FM aeronautical transceivers (FM-1 and FM-2), as detailed above, in lieu of the above AUX-FM requirements.

B7.3.5 One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware compatible with the government’s Automated Flight Following (AFF) Program (https://aff.gov). Not all available satellite based tracking systems are compatible with the Government’s AFF Program, nor meets AFF’s requirements. The contractor must ensure that the aircraft hardware offered is compatible with AFF. For questions about current compatibility requirements contact the AFF Program Manager listed under contacts at https://www.aff.gov.

B7.3.5.1 The AFF aircraft hardware must be powered by the aircraft’s electrical system, installed per the manufacturer’s installation manual, and operational in all phases of flight. AFF aircraft hardware must utilize as a minimum: Satellite communications, an externally or internally mounted antenna, provide data to the Government’s AFF viewing software, use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker for power protection, and be mounted so as to not endanger any occupant from AFF aircraft hardware during periods of turbulence.

Antennas should be placed where they have the best view of the overhead sky as possible. Externally mounted antennas are recommended to improve system performance. Any visual indicators for remotely installed units must be mounted so that they can be easily viewed by the pilot.

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

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

AFF viewing software. The position-reporting interval must be every two minutes while the aircraft is in flight. The contractor must register their AFF aircraft hardware with the Government through https://www.aff.gov providing: complete tail number;

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

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

https://www.aff.gov. The Fire Applications Support Desk (FASD) can be reached at (866) 224-7677 or (360) 326-6002.

B7.3.5.5 Prior to the aircraft’s annual contract inspection, the contractor must ensure compliance with all AFF systems requirements. The contractor must additionally perform an operational check of the system. As a minimum, the operational check must consist of confirming the aircraft being tested is displayed in AFF (indicating it is currently transmitting data to AFF) and that all information displayed in AFF is current. A username and password are required to access AFF. Log on to the AFF website at https://www.aff.gov to request a username and password, or contact the FASD.

B7.3.5.6 If AFF becomes inoperable/unreliable the aircraft may, at the discretion of the Government, remain available for service utilizing radio/voice system for flight following. The contractor will return the AFF system to full operational capability within 72 hours after the inoperative/unreliable unit is first discovered as defective.

B7.3.5.7 This clause incorporates Specification Section Supplement available at: https://www.aff.gov/contractspecs with the same force and affect as if they were presented as full text herein.

B7.4 Navigational Systems.

B7.4.1 One permanently installed, panel-mounted Global Positioning System (GPS). The GPS must utilize the WGS-84 datum, reference latitude and longitude coordinates in the degrees/minutes/decimal minutes (DM) mode for aircraft positioning; utilize an approved, fixed, external aircraft antenna; and be powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS installation must be FAA-approved (or approval pending).

Handheld and/or marine type equipment is not acceptable.

B7.4.1.1 The GPS must be certified for supplemental IFR navigation under FAA TSO-C129.

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B7.4.2 The aircraft must be equipped with all navigational equipment required for IFR operations as specified in 14CFR135.165, including, but not limited to, the following:

B7.4.2.1 Two VHF, VOR/LOC aeronautical navigation receivers with indicators (NAV-1, NAV-2), each with a minimum of 100 navigation receive channels.

B7.4.2.2 One glideslope (GS) system, with a minimum of 20 receive channels.

B7.4.2.3 One marker beacon receiver system with three-light indicator.

B7.5 Audio Systems

B7.5.1 Three audio control systems must be provided for use by the pilot, observer/copilot and the two aft spotters. Each system must provide separate controls for selection of receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone/PTT audio inputs for all installed transceivers, the ICS, and PA systems. Each system must also provide separate audio level controls for adjustment of both the ICS and the receiver audio output levels.

B7.5.1.1 Transmitter selection and operation. Separate transmitter selection controls must be provided for the microphone/PTT inputs at each of the three stations. The systems must be configured so that each of the three users may simultaneously select and utilize a different transmitter or the PA system via their respective microphone/PTT. Whenever a transmitter is selected, the companion receiver audio must automatically be selected for the corresponding earphone.

Transmitter sidetone audio must be provided for the user as well as for cross-monitoring via the corresponding receiver selection switch on the other audio control system.

B7.5.1.2 Receiver selection and operation. Separate controls must be provided for each user to select audio from one or any combination of available receivers. The receiver audio output must be free of excessive distortion, hum, noise, and crosstalk, and must be amplified sufficiently to facilitate ease of use in a noisy cockpit/cabin environment.

B7.5.1.3 The controls of the audio system(s) must be located and arranged so that each user when seated, has full and unrestricted movement of each control without interference from their clothing, the aircraft structure, or the flight controls.

Labeling and marking of controls must be clear, understandable, legible, and permanent. Electronic label maker marking is acceptable.

B7.5.2 An ICS must be provided for the pilot, copilot/observer, and two aft spotter positions. ICS audio must mix with, but not mute, selected receiver audio. An ICS audio level control must be provided for each position above. Adjustment of the ICS audio level at any position must not affect the level at any other position. A "hot mic" capability, controlled via voice activation [VOX], must be provided for each position above. ICS sidetone audio must be provided for the earphones corresponding with the microphone in use. The ICS audio output must be free of excessive distortion, hum, noise, and crosstalk, and must be amplified sufficiently to facilitate ease of use in a noisy cockpit/cabin environment.

B7.5.3 Earphones, microphones, PTT's, and jacks designed for operation with 600-ohm earphones and carbon-equivalent, noise-canceling boom type microphones (Gentex electret type Model 5060-2, military dynamic typeM-87/AIC with CE-100 TR preamplifier, or equivalent) must be furnished at all required positions.

B7.5.3.1 All earphone/microphone jacks in the aircraft (except the pilot's) must be U-92A/U (single/female, helicopter type), which will accept U-174/U type plugs.

B7.5.3.2 Push-to-talk (PTT) operation: separate PTT switches must be provided for radio transmitter and ICS microphone operation at the pilot, copilot/observer, and each of the two aft spotter positions. The pilot's PTT switches must be mounted on the control yoke. NOTE: PTT switches other than those mounted on the flight controls must be furnished at the copilot/observer position. The PTT switches for each of the two spotter positions must be mounted on the cord to the earphone/microphone connector. A cord of coiled construction, capable of stretching to a length of 20 feet, must be furnished for use at one spotter position. The Contractor must furnish an additional spare PTT switch/cord assembly for the spotter positions.

B7.6 Other Avionics.

B7.6.1 One air traffic control (ATC) transponder and altitude reporting system meeting the requirements of 14 CFR Part

91.215 (a) and (b). which must be maintained in accordance with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.413 and inspected and tested every 24 calendar months.

B7.6.2 Public Address (PA) system. The pilot, copilot/observer, and spotters must be able to convey messages to the occupants of the cabin by means of a PA system which utilizes the same microphone as utilized for radio and ICS communications. The PA system must include the following:

B7.6.2.1 An amplifier with output adequate to convey intelligible messages to all cabin occupants, including fully-outfitted smokejumpers, while in flight at cruise speed with open jump door.

B7.6.2.2 One or more speakers, as necessary to meet the requirements specified in B5.5.1.1 above.

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