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208-433-5032Austin Carter (No collect calls)

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140D8021R0005

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00010 Exclusive Use Single Engine Amphibious Water Scooping Aircraft - Bemidji, MN

Period of Performance: 3/15/2021 - 3/14/2026

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS & ACRONYMS

SOLICITATION NO. 140D8021R0005 1

BIA BEMIDJI FIRE BOSS

Table of Contents Contract Acronyms………..3

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS & PRICES….4

A1 SOLICITATION REQUIRMENT

A2 SCHEDULES OF SERVICES AND PRICES

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B2 CERTIFICATIONS

B3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (SPECIFICATIONS)

B4 CONTRACTS AND TASK ORDERS

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT

B6 AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

B8 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE (FSV) / SEAT SUPPORT

VEHICLE (SSV) REQUIREMENTS

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 PILOT REQUIREMENTS

B10 PILOT QUALIFICATIONS

B11 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS’ DUTY AND FLIGHT

LIMITATIONS

B12 PERSONNEL DUTY LIMITATIONS

B13 MECHANIC REQUIREMENT

B14 MECHANIC QUALIFICATIONS

B15 MECHANIC DUTY LIMITATIONS

B16 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE (FSV) / SEAT SUPPORT

VEHICLE (SSV) DRIVER REQUIREMENT AND

QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED FOR LOWER 48 STATES

OPERATIONS ONLY)

B17 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE (FSV) / SEAT SUPPORT

VEHICLE (SSV) DRIVER DUTY LIMITATIONS

B18 RELIEF CREW REQUIREMENT

OPERATIONS

B19 PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

B20 FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B21 SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT

B22 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR

FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B23 MISSION CURENCY AND PROFICIENCY

B24 PPE FOR GROUND OPERATIONS

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

B33 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ... 29

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 (NOV 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) .. 36

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR

FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

52.222-99 COMBATING RACE AND SEX STERIOTYPING.

[(DEVIATION 20-09)] (NOV 2020)

1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEPT

2011)

ADDENDA TO 1452.201-70 COTR/PI/SAFETY

MANAGER & ADVISOR CONTRACTING OFFICER'S

TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COTR)

DIAR 1452.228-71 AIRCRAFT AND GENERAL PUBLIC

LIABILITY INSURANCE (MAR 1989)

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS

C1 INVOICES - AIRCRAFT USE REPORTS (AUR)

C2 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT

REQUIREMENTS – INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM

(IPP) (APR 2013)

C3 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY

REQUIREMENTS

C4 AIRCRAFT INSUANCE

C5 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

C6 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

REPORTING SYSTEM (DEC 2015)

C7 PREWORK MEETING

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C8 PERSONNEL CONDUCT

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C9 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

C10 MISHAPS

C11 RESERVED

C12 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT – FUEL (LOWER 48

ONLY)

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C13 CONTRACT PERIOD

C14 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

C15 OPTIONAL EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C16 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C17 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND REACTION TIME44

C18 MAINTENANCE DURING AVAILABILITY PERIOD . 44

C19 UNAVAILABILITY AND DAMAGES

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C20 DAILY AVAILABILITY

C21 FLIGHT TIME

C22 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

C23 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (FROM SCHEDULE OF

ITEMS)

C24 GOVERNMENT MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES

C25 EXHIBITS

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

AND EVALUATION OF OFFERS

D1 GENERAL INFORMATION

D2 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE AND SMALL BUSINESS SIZE

STANDARD

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212-1 OCT 2018)

TAILORED

D3 OFFERS

D4 OFFER CONTENTS

D5 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

D6 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, REVISIONS,

AND WITHDRAWALS OF OFFERS

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

D7 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS 52.212-2 (OCT

2014) (TAILORED)

D8 EVALUATION FACTORS

D9 TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

D10 ORGANIZATIONAL SAFETY

D11 PAST PERFORMANCE

D12 TOTAL EVALUATED PRICE

D13 TRADEOFF ANALYSIS AND CONTRACTOR

SELECTION

D14 INQUIRIES REGARDING THE SOLICITATION

SECTION E – OFFEROR’S

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

Provisions and Clauses Incorporated by Reference..79

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT. (OCT 2020)

52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH

INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS-

REPRESENTATION (NOV 2015)

52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS. (AUG 2020)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS (OCT 2018)

52.209-11 – REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS

REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY

CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016) . 82

FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2020)... 82

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

DIAR 1452.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST DEPARTMENT

OF THE INTERIOR (JUL 1996) (DEVIATION)

DIAR 1452.215-71 USE AND DISCLOSURE OF

PROPOSAL INFORMATION (APR 1984)

SECTION E EXHIBITS

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Contract Acronyms

AC Advisory Circular AD Airworthiness Directive AMS Aviation Management System A&P Airframe and Power plant APCO Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials AQD Acquisition Services Directorate ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASO Aviation Safety Office ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC Air Traffic Control AUR Aircraft Use Report 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 FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations FS Forest Service FSV Fuel Service Vehicle FTR Federal Travel Regulations GVW Gross Vehicle Weight GPM Gallons per Minute GPS Global Positioning System HIGE Hover-In-Ground Effect HOGE Hover-Out-Of-Ground Effect

IAT Interagency aviation training IBC Interior Business Center ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICS Intercom System IFR Instrument Flight rules IP Institute of Petroleum IPP Invoice Processing Platform MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins MTOW Maximum Takeoff Weight NFPA National Fire Protection Association NTSB National Transportation Safety Board NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group OAS Office of Aviation Services PA Public Address System PA Pressure Altitude 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 SEAT Single Engine Air Tanker SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry Procedures SSV Seat Support Vehicle TBO Time Between Overhaul 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

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

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A1 Solicitation Requirement

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

Aircraft Required: Exclusive use, single engine amphibious water scooping aircraft equipped as specified in Section B.

Interagency Air Tanker Board (IAB) approved or interim approved Type 3

Air Tanker/Gate system.

Pilot Primary Pilot for each aircraft will need to be either a Level 1 or Level 2

SEAT Pilot as specified in Section B. Relief Pilot will need to meet the requirements of the primary pilot as set forth in Section B.

Fuel Service Vehicle/SEAT Service Vehicle Required in Lower 48.

Bureau: Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

Crew Compliment Required Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and fuel service vehicle/SEAT support vehicle with driver/operator, Relief PIC and driver/operator required.

Proposed Designated Base: Bemidji, MN

Exclusive Use Period: 24 April 2021 through 02 June 2021 (40 calendar days), five-year ordering period, from 15 March 2021 thru 14 March 2026.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements: Must have a Standard and/or Restricted Airworthiness Certificate.

Aircraft certified under 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.

Minimum 1600 Shaft Horsepower (SHP)

VFR, Day Only

Tank capacity of 799 US gallons.

Aircraft capable of dispensing both water and fire retardant

Endurance of 2 hours and 30 minutes, 600 gallons of water, 200 lb pilot at 3,000’ PA 25 degrees Celsius.

Capable of operating from 5,000 ft. gravel runway at @ 3,000ft PA and 25C with an empty tank.

Cruise airspeed of at least 140 kts true airspeed at 7,000 ft. PA and 30º Celsius, empty tank

Aircraft must have the IAB approved or Interim approved gate installed on the aircraft at the time of inspection.

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NOTES:

Amphibious Air Tractor 802 type aircraft equipped with amphibious floats, or equal, are known to meet the above requirements.

The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the contract.

After retardant operations, aircraft must be appropriately cleaned prior to beginning scooper operations.

Aircraft may be required to have the tank and gating system cleansed after operations in water that have known invasive species.

The use of water enhancers with on-board injection systems are not permitted to be used on federally contracted aircraft, or on federal lands, unless requested and approved by the ordering Agency.

All exhibits applicable to this contract are included at the end of Section C.

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A2 Schedule of Services and Prices

The intent of this solicitation is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained exclusive use Amphibious Single Engine Air Tanker “Fire Boss” fire suppression services in support of Government for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in Bemidji, MN.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The contract price shall include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties as per 52.212-4(k) Taxes.

A2.1 Schedule for Bemidji, MN

Offerors shall complete the shaded areas below.

DESIGNATED BASE

Bemidji, MN

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

24 April 2021 thru 02 June 2021 (Estimated)

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model FAA Registration

OFFEROR NAME

ITEM

00010

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – GUARANTEED SUBJECT TO BEING AVAILABLE

Daily Availability

AV

Guaranteed

(* if ordered)

DAYS

Estimated Flight Hours

FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Flight Hours - Alaska

FD

EXTENSION (Optional)

Estimated Flight Hour

Additional pay items (T&M line item)

See Additional Pay Items Schedule

$10,000.00 NTE

ORDERING PERIOD 15 March 2021 thru 14 March 2022 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

* An order placed prior to, or during, the Exclusive Use Period, will include 40 days of AV, at a minimum. Not to be confused w/ Minimum Guarantee (see A2.2)

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24 April 2022 thru 02 June 2022 (Estimated)

ORDERING PERIOD 15 March 2022 thru 14 March 2023 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

* An order placed prior to, or during, the Exclusive Use Period, will include 40 days of AV, at a minimum. Not to be confused

24 April 2023 thru 02 June 2023 (Estimated)

ORDERING PERIOD 15 March 2023 thru 14 March 2024 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

* An order placed prior to, or during, the Exclusive Use Period, will include 40 days of AV, at a minimum. Not to be confused

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24 April 2024 thru 02 June 2024 (Estimated)

ORDERING PERIOD 15 March 2024 thru 14 March 2025 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

* An order placed prior to, or during, the Exclusive Use Period, will include 40 days of AV, at a minimum. Not to be confused

24 April 2025 thru 02 June 2025 (Estimated)

ORDERING PERIOD 15 March 2025 thru 14 March 2026 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

* An order placed prior to, or during, the Exclusive Use Period, will include 40 days of AV, at a minimum. Not to be confused

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A2.2 Minimum Guarantee. 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 (40 days) for the first year (base year) of the contract; however, the guaranteed quantity for daily availability is subject to reductions due to unavailability. The estimated quantity for daily availability during any extension of the exclusive use period is not guaranteed and also is subject to reductions due to unavailability. Immediately after contract award, the Contracting Officer will issue a task order obligating the guaranteed minimum amount.

A2.3 Maximum Quantity. The maximum quantity of services the Government may order under the contract is $6,000,000. This amount is not a historical or planned expenditure but set in accordance with FAR 16.504(a)(4).

A2.4 Obligation of Funding. Funding will not be obligated under the Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The Contracting Officer will issue a separate task order prior to the exclusive use period for each ordering period covered under the contract. Each task order will obligate funding for the payment of aircraft services.

A2.5 In the lower-48 states all fuel shall be provided by the contractor and should be included in the flight rate (wet rate).

A2.6 In Alaska, fuel will be furnished by the Government. All fuel not otherwise furnished by the Government must be purchased by or charged to the Contractor. The purchase must be approved by the Contracting Officer. Fuel related costs shall be recorded as a line entry (i.e., date, fuel charge, dollar amount, and use-item code fuel charge [FC]), shall be used and shall be supported by paid legible, itemized invoices from the supplier. Certified true copies may be submitted in lieu of the original invoice.

A2.7 Rates for flight hours must be in whole dollars. If the unit prices are adjusted during the life of the contract, they will be adjusted to a whole dollar as follows: amounts of 50 cents or less will be rounded down and amounts of 51 cents or more will be rounded up.

RATE SCHEDULE FOR ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (Time & Material IAW FAR 52.212-4, Alternate I) Note: The rates below are applicable for the entire five-year term of the contract.

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

Pay Item Code

Quantity Unit Rates

Extended Standby – Pilot EP Indefinite Hour $ 62.00 Extended Standby – Driver Large Truck

ET Indefinite Hour $ 42.00

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage SML Indefinite Mile 750-1,499 gal - $ 3.20 Subsistence Allowance (Per Diem) PD Indefinite Overnight Standard or High GSA Rate Retardant Labor for Others (when aircraft is unavailable) P01 Indefinite Day $350.00 Mix, Test, and Load Retardant P55 Indefinite Gallon $0.20 Special Charge for Miscellaneous Allowable Expenses SC Indefinite Each At Cost Fuel Charge (Alaska Only) FC Indefinite Gallons Actual Cost (See Exhibit 12)

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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 Requested/Effective Date of Price Adjustment

Referenced Fuel Source Locations

Bemidji Regional Airport (KBJI) (full service) Fuel price obtained from http://www.airnav.com/fuel

Phone: 218-444-2438

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

Effective Date Date of Award 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

Designated Base Locations Fuel Source Jet Fuel (Base Price)

Bemidji Regional Airport (KBJI) Bemidji, MN Full Service Fuel $4.24

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained exclusive use flight services to support fire suppression operations in Minnesota and possibly other Lower 48 States and Alaska. Contractor services include provision of an aircraft, personnel, and all other associated equipment as prescribed in this solicitation/contract. Water will be scooped from water sources such as lakes or rivers and/or loaded at ground locations. Chemical fire retardant/suppressants may be loaded in the Contractor’s aircraft. The use of water enhancers mixed with on-board injection systems are not allowed on federal lands or on federally-contracted aircraft, unless requested and approved by the ordering Agency. The use of water enhancers mixed through a proportioner and loaded from ground-based equipment is acceptable according to their qualified applications/approvals as specified on the Qualified Products List (QPL).

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

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

B1.4 This aircraft may be dispatched to Alaska. Because deployment to Alaska from the Lower 48 usually requires transit through Canada, all contractor personnel are required to possess current passports. Alaska specific equipment and/or operational requirements, are referenced in the Alaska Supplement Exhibit.

B2 Certifications

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

B2.1 The Contractor must be certificated under 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137, “Agricultural Aircraft Operations,” or Canadian equivalent.

B2.2 Any contract aircraft must be certificated under 14 CFR Part 23 or 25 and have parts manufacturing and engineering support for continued airworthiness from the current type certificate holder or supplemental type certificate holder.

Aircraft must also be certificated in the restricted category under 14 CFR Part 21.25 and 21.185 to include the special purpose of forest and wildlife conservation (fire suppression) work or certificated in a standard airworthiness category under 14 CFR Part 21.187 (Multiple Airworthiness Certification), or Canadian equivalent. Surplus or previously type-certificated armed forces aircraft will not be used. The installation of any special equipment called for by this contract must be Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved, or Canadian equivalent.

B2.2.1 The Government will evaluate single engine amphibious water scooping aircraft with a capacity of 800 gallons for use as scoopers. Aircraft will be evaluated at a weight and maximum load consistent with the aircraft type certificate or approved increased load (supplemental type certificate (STC)).

B2.2.2 In order to drop retardant from a single engine scooper under this contract, the aircraft must have a gate system and flow control system that meets Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) requirements for a Type 3 single engine airtanker.

Aircraft with gate systems primarily designed to dispense water may be offered for the first contract year only provided an interim approval for retardant drops is granted by the IAB.

However, to qualify for operation in subsequent option years, the gate system must have successfully demonstrated the capability to drop retardant within IAB standards.

B2.3 For the purposes of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), this contract is considered to be a specialty air services contract.

Canadian operators must be in compliance with NAFTA and Specialty Air Service (SAS) Operations Advisory Circular AC No. 00-60B (dated 02/14). A copy of the Contractor’s current FAA Form 7711-2 authorizing the SAS Operations, Forest Fire Management and/or Firefighting, contained on the Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA), with NAFTA authorization is required with submittal of offer.

B2.4 Operations Manual Requirements

The Contractor is required to have and use a written operations/maintenance manual readily available for each contracted aircraft. As a minimum, the manual must include the following procedures:

B2.4.1 Standard method for calculating current aircraft weight and balance and performance based on actual loads and environmental conditions. Procedures for identifying limitations and remaining within limitations. Procedures for retaining load calculation data. Ground loaded load calculations must be retained for 30 days.

B2.4.2 The approved aircraft inspection program.

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B2.4.3 Program for ensuring implementation of the FAA approved inspection program, to include completion of 14 CFR 91 required airworthiness inspections, and approval for return-to-service in accordance with 14 CFR 43.5.

B2.4.4 Reporting and recording of mechanical irregularities that occur before, during, and after completion of a flight to ensure a record of all discrepancies, corrective actions and deferred discrepancies will be readily available throughout the contract period.

B2.4.5 Obtaining repair, preventive maintenance, and servicing of the aircraft during operations away from the contractors normal operating base. This includes procedures for ensuring mechanics performing maintenance or service on contract aircraft are appropriately certificated and trained for the tasks performed and have available the technical manuals, tools, and equipment necessary to perform the tasks in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and FAA standards.

B2.4.6 Determining that mechanical irregularities or defects reported during previous flights have been adequately corrected/repaired (or deferred if appropriate) before the next flight.

B2.4.7 Fueling the aircraft, including the detection of fuel contamination and protecting from fire (including electrostatic protection) including detailed procedures for any rapid refueling program.

B2.4.8 Complying with flight manual “emergency procedures” and reporting abnormal conditions or potentially unsafe conditions.

B2.4.9 One copy of the manual must be maintained at the operator's principle operations base. Additional copies must be readily available to pilots and support personnel while on contract away from the base.

B2.4.10 One complete copy of the Contractor’s operations manual is required to be submitted within ten days of contract award and will be incorporated and made a part of the contract. The Contractor is required to provide any written updates that are made to their operations manual to the Contracting Officer (CO) during the life of the contract.

B2.4.11 Continuity of operations. Procedures for when personnel, aircraft or equipment become unavailable.

B2.5 Training Program

The Contractor is required to establish and implement a training program for pilots and support personnel that satisfies the requirements of this contract and ensures that each pilot and support person is adequately trained to perform their assigned duties.

B2.5.1 This training program must have written initial and recurrent training curriculums. See the Operator’s Training Program Exhibit for the minimum requirements a training program must have.

B2.5.2 One complete copy of the Contractor’s training program is required to be submitted within ten days of contract award and will be considered incorporated and made a part of the contract. The Contractor is required to provide any written updates that are made to their training program to the CO during the life of the contract. A compact disk (CD) copy of the plan is acceptable.

B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications)

In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order must be used in such resolution: (i) Typed provisions of these specifications; (ii) DOI OAS Office of Aviation Services supplements and/or exhibits incorporated by reference; (iii) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (iv) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; (v) other documents incorporated by reference.

B4 Contracts and Task Orders

B4.1 The Contractor must maintain a complete, current copy of the contract and all modifications 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. Following receipt of a printed task order, the pilot will carry a hard copy of the task order in the aircraft.

B4.3 Electronic copies of contracts and task orders may be used. However, the contractor is responsible for ensuring that the documents 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

B5.1 The Contractor-furnished aircraft and all other equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft must be airworthy, and systems and components must be free of leaks, except where specified by the manufacturer. No fuel leaks are allowed.

B5.2 Prior to inspection and acceptance, the Contractor must permanently repair or replace all windows and windshields that have been temporarily repaired. All windows and

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windshields must be maintained at all times and must be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs which hinder visibility.

B5.3 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.

B5.3.1 See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit for examples of the lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B5.4 The aircraft must be free of chemical odor and residue.

Hopper tanks and the entire aircraft must be rinsed with a neutralizer. Some examples are “Neutralizer” (“Neutra-Sol”) by Becker Underwood, Inc., (800-232-5907) or “Wipe-Out” by Helena Chemical Co. (901 752-4414).

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide one or more as awarded, fully compliant aircraft that is equipped as shown below:

B6.1 Instruments and equipment required by certification and in accordance with 14 CFR 91.205 (VFR day and night). The following additional instruments must be installed, operable, and airworthy:

B6.1.1 Gyroscopic rate-of-turn, slip/skid indicator (turn and bank or turn coordinator), or gyroscopic artificial horizon.

B6.1.2 Directional gyro (DG) or a vertical card compass designed and manufactured in accordance with a technical standard order (TSO) authorization.

B6.1.3 Free air temperature indicator.

B6.1.4 Rate-of-climb indicator.

B6.2 Landing lights.

B6.3 White wing-tip strobe lights.

B6.4 High visibility, pulsating, forward-facing conspicuity lighting. One source for this equipment may be Field Support Services, 770-454-1130.

B6.5 For loading, 3-inch male Kamlock couplers (Mil C 27487 or equal) accessible from both sides of the aircraft (i.e., load from either side).

B6.5.1 One 1½-inch female National Hose Thread and one 2½-inch female National Hose Thread adapters to 2-inch and 3-inch male and female Kamlock couplers must be carried on board the aircraft or on the fuel service vehicle.

B6.6 The pilot-in command (PIC) must ensure that the following equipment is current, operable, and accessible at the pilot station in the cockpit:

B6.6.1 Current approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), including performance charts, as appropriate.

B6.6.2 Quick reference cockpit checklist (in addition to the checklist found in the AFM) containing the following procedures:

Normal After landing Preflight Shutdown Before starting engine(s) Before takeoff Emergencies:

Climb Cruise - Fuel Before drop - Electrical After drop - Hydraulic Before landing - Mechanical

B6.6.3 Each aircraft must carry a chart that will assist the pilot in determining the appropriate retardant/suppressant load capability for the environmental conditions present within authorized maximum weight limits for that specific aircraft. The chart will not supersede any FAA approved or recognized manuals or charts. The chart must be in the aircraft and accessible to the pilot during loading operations.

(Also see B19.6.)

B6.6.4 Current paper or electronic aeronautical charts covering areas of expected operation.

B6.7 Aircraft tank and apparatus for fire suppressant materials as required below:

B6.7.1 Reserved

B6.7.2 All systems must have an emergency dump feature that enables the pilot to drop the load in less than 6 seconds by using the normal “dump handle” (the lever normally used for operating the gate during the application of dry material such as seed or fertilizer) in a single, one-step operation. An operational check of this feature must be accomplished and documented every 12 months and documented within 30 days of the annual OAS inspection AND every 30 days while performing on this contract including any extensions.

Documentation of operational checks performed while on contract must be retained and made available to the Government upon request.

B6.7.2.1 The emergency dump feature must isolate the pneumatic or hydraulic pressure emergency systems so that function or failure of the normal system’s pressure does not affect the emergency system’s pressure.

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B6.7.2.2 Emergency systems dependent on normal operating systems for initial charge must have a pressure gauge or indicator that is readily visible to the crew.

B6.7.2.3 Emergency systems dependent on pre-charged bottles must have a positive means of checking the air/gas pre-charge system pressure in addition to the gate system hydraulic pressure prior to the first flight of the day. If the positive means of checking is an operational check, rather than a real-time pressure gauge, the procedures for that operational check must be incorporated into the pilot's preflight checklist and the company's training program B6.7.2.4 The primary emergency dump control must be positioned within easy reach of a pilot strapped in his or her seat. Electrically operated controls must be wired directly from a source of power isolated from the normal aircraft electrical bus and protected by a fuse or circuit breaker.

B6.7.3 A Kamlock coupler which allows the aircraft tank contents to be offloaded through it.

B6.7.4 The tanks and all operating mechanisms must be original aircraft equipment manufacturer’s (OEM), as listed on the type certificate or other approved data, or installed in accordance with an FAA STC or FAA field approval. All dispensing equipment must be maintained in accordance with 14 CFR Part 43.

B6.7.5 Prior to the Government’s initial inspection and at least annually thereafter, the Contractor must inspect all tanks and dumping systems, including all associated tubing and electrical systems. As a part of these inspections, the Contractor must fill the tanks to their capacity with water to test for leaks.

B6.7.5.1 The tanks must be maintained in a leak-free condition throughout the period of performance.

B6.8 Aircraft marking. The aircraft must have a high visibility paint scheme. See the High Visibility White and Red Paint Scheme for SEAT Aircraft Exhibit for suitable colors and contrasting markings.

B6.8.1 An assigned tanker number must be displayed on both sides of the vertical stabilizer and/or rudder. The numbers must be as large as possible but at least 12 inches high with the format and spacing the same as aircraft “N” numbers (refer to 14 CFR Part 45.29).

B6.9 A survival kit containing at least the items specified in the Survival Kits Exhibit must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and must be included in weight and balance calculations.

Note: Survival kits for L48 and Alaska are different. It is the contractors’ responsibility to ensure correct survival kit is in the aircraft.

B6.10 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights.

B6.11 Fire extinguisher(s), One handheld bottle, minimum 2- B-C rating must be mounted and accessible to the flight crew while seated. The fire extinguisher(s) must be maintained in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10, Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers or the Contractor’s operations manual.

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General

All installed transceivers must be placarded with designations matching the transmitter/receiver controls on the installed audio control system(s)

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.p df

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 must not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers in the aircraft which are monitoring different frequencies. So-called “Transmit Interlock” functions must not be used with communication transceivers. Specific test details are listed in Radio Interference Test Procedures (copies available upon request

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from OAS Avionics, or the most recent list may be found online at:

https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A30.pdf

B7.3 Communications Systems

B7.3.1 One automatic-portable/automatic-fixed or automatic-fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) certified to TSO-C126 (or newer), installed per the ELT manufacturer’s instructions in a conspicuous or marked location. ,ELT antennas must be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. TSO-C126 and newer (406 MHz) ELTs must include a 121.5 MHz homing beacon, and require documentation of current registration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), or the national civil aviation authority with which the aircraft is registered.

B7.3.2 Two panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1, VHF-2) aeronautical transceiver, with a minimum of 760 channels covering 118.000 to 136.975 MHz. The transceiver must have channels selectable in no greater than 25 kHz increments and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power. The transceiver’s operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the pilot.

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

B7.3.3.1 The 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. The 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 the transceiver must be 10 watts nominal value (original design specification). The 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, the 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.

B7.3.4 Reserved

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

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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.

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/documents/Specification_Section_Supp lement.pdf 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-1) utilizing an approved, fixed external aircraft antenna and powered by the aircraft electrical system or an aviation portable GPS unit (Garmin GPSMap 296/396/496 or equivalent) provided the portable unit is securely mounted, presents information from an overhead orientation (not a drive-along-the-road type), and is powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS (permanently installed or portable) must utilize the WGS-84 datum and reference latitude and longitude coordinates in the degrees/minutes/decimal minutes (DM) mode for aircraft positioning. The GPS navigation database must be updated annually covering the geographic areas where the aircraft will operate.

B7.5 Audio Systems

One audio control system must be provided which provides controls for selection and operation of all installed transceivers via a single set of jacks through which the helmet-mounted, noise-cancelling microphone and earphones are connected.

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) and tested and inspected in accordance with

14 CFR 91.413.

B7.6.2 Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast. All aircraft must be equipped to meet the ADS-B OUT requirements of 14 CFR 91.225. ADS-B OUT systems must be approved to either TSO-C154c (978MHz Universal Access Transceiver [UAT]) or TSO-C166b (1090MHz Extended Squitter [1090ES]). Aircraft operating outside of the United States must be equipped with systems approved to TSO- C166b.

B7.6.3 (Lower 48 States only) The Contractor must furnish a cellular telephone for use by the PIC. The cellular telephone must be provided with service to the area of operation. Each cellular telephone must be equipped with both 110VAC and 12VDC adapter cord assemblies for charging use. The Contractor must provide the number of the cellular telephone to Government personnel when requested.

B7.6.4 (Lower 48 states only) One APCO Project 25 compliant (P25) VHF-FM "multi-mode" two-way mobile radio, with a matched broad-band antenna, must be mounted in the Fuel Service Vehicle (FSV). The radio's operational bandwidth must include the 150 MHz to 174 MHz frequency band, with user-programmable (in the field) channels.

Selection of narrowband (12.5 kHz) analog or digital (12.5 kHz) spacing is required on each channel. The radio must be frequency-synthesized, equipped with the lowest 32 CTCSS sub-audible tones, and must develop a minimum of 30 watts carrier output power. Use of appropriate portable VHF-FM radios with suitable output power booster units is permissible.

The following radio models are known to meet the above requirements:

Datron G25RMV100, G25RMV110, G25ASU001 Kenwood TK-5710, TK-5720 Midland STM-1050B, STM-1055B, STM-1115B Relm(BK) Radio: DMH5992 with Smartmic, DMH5992X HP with Smartmic Relm: KNG-M150

Note: As of February 28, 2020, no other mobile radios were known to meet the above requirements. See http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/approved_radios.pdf for a complete, current listing of approved radios.

B8 Fuel Servicing Vehicle (FSV) / SEAT Support Vehicle (SSV) Requirements

B8.1 The Contractor must provide one Fuel Servicing Vehicle (FSV) / SEAT Support Vehicle (SSV). The FSV/SSV will be

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stationed at the designated operating base, unless dispatched by the Government to other locations.

B8.1.1 The FSV and SSV may be two separate vehicles or the FSV and SSV may be combined into a single unit.

B8.1.2 The FSV/SSV must be capable of…