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EXCLUSIVE USE (EU) HELICOPTER (HELO) Type III

FIRE MANAGEMENT, SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) AND

NATURAL RESOURCE MISSIONS FLIGHT SERVICES for

DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE, ALASKA AND

FAIRBANKS, ALASKA in Support of the National Park Service (NPS).

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SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICING

NPS Exclusive Use Helicopters 3 Solicitation# 140D0423R0031 Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska and Fairbanks, Alaska

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 ITEM REQUIREMENTS

ITEM 0001 DESCRIPTION

ITEM 0002 DESCRIPTION

A2 Schedule of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B2 Certifications

B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications)

B4 Contracts

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

B7 Avionics Requirements

B8 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Equipment Requirements

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 Pilot Requirements and Authority

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 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Requirement and Qualifications

B17 Fuel Servicing Vehicle 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 PPE for Ground Operations

B24 Transportation of Hazardous Materials

B25 Fuel and Servicing Requirements

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

B26 General - Maintenance

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B27 Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins (MMSBs)

B28 Manuals/Records

B29 Maintenance

B30 Maintenance Test Flight

B31 Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and Life-Limited Parts

B32 Weight and Balance

B33 Helicopter Turbine Engine Power Check

SECTION C - CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

Clauses Incorporated by Reference

ADDENDA TO CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance

52.212-4(k) Taxes

Clauses by full text

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEC 2022)

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. (MAR 2000)

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. (MAY 2014)

DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and delegations. (SEP 2011)

Addenda to DIAR 1452.201-70 COTR/Project Inspector (PI)/Aviation Safety Manager (ASM)

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 Aircraft Use Report

C2 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (APR 2013)

C3 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements

C4 Reserved

C5 Aircraft Insurance

1452.228-71 Aircraft and General Public Liability Insurance. (MAR 1989)

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 Reserved

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

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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 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)

C24 Government Miscellaneous Charges

C25 Reserved

SECTION C EXHIBITS

SECTION D - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INTRODUCTION

D1 General Information

D2 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard

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

DIAR 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information - Department of the Interior. (APR 1984)

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

D8 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (tailored)

D9 Offer Acceptability

D10 Evaluation Factors

D11 Aircraft Capability

D12 Organizational Safety

D13 Organizational Past Performance

D14 Total Evaluated Price

D15 Tradeoff Analysis and Contractor Selection

D16 Notice of Award

D17 Inquiries Regarding the Solicitation

SECTION E – OFFEROR’S REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

Provisions incorporated by reference

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

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52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020)

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)

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEC 2022)

52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984)

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990)

IAW FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006)

DIAR 1452.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (JUL 1996) (Deviation)

SECTION E EXHIBITS

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CONTRACT ACRONYMS

A Ampere AC Advisory Circular ACS Airmen Certification Standards AD Airworthiness Directive ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast AFF Automated Flight Following 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 AUX-FM Auxiliary Frequency Modulator CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer CONUS Contiguous United States COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical

Representative CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System DC Direct Current DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung DM Degrees/Minutes/Decimal Minutes DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation EFB Electronic Flight Bags ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter EPA Environmental Protection Agency ERG Emergency Response Guidebook FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Federal Aviation Regulations FIS-B Flight Information System-Broadcast FM Frequency Modulation FS Forest Service FTR Federal Travel Regulations GPM Gallons Per Minute GPS Global Positioning System GVW Gross Vehicle Weight HIGE Hover-In-Ground Effect HMPE High Modulus Polyethylene HMWPE High Molecular with Polyethylene HOGE Hover-Out-Of-Ground Effect IAT Interagency Aviation Training IBC Interior Business Center ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICS Intercommunications System IFR Instrument Flight Rules IHPTS Interagency Helicopter Practical Test

Standards IP Institute of Petroleum IPP Invoice Processing Platform kHZ Kilohertz KTAS Knots True Air Speed LED Light Emitting Diode MFD Multifunction Display MHz Megahertz MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service

Bulletins MSL Mean Sea Level NAC National Access Codes NFPA National Fire Protection Association NPS National Park Service NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration NSHO National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Standards for Helicopter Operations NTSB National Transportation Safety Board NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group OAS Office of Aviation Services OAT Outside Air Temperature P25 Project 25 PA Public Address PA Pressure Altitude PFD Personal Flotation Device PIC Pilot-in-Command PPE Personal Protective Equipment PPQ Past Performance Questionnaire PSD Plastic Sphere Dispenser PSI Pounds Per Square Inch PTS Practical Test Standards PTT Push To Talk RFP Request for Proposals RMS Root Mean Square RPM Revolutions Per Minute SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated SMS Safety Management System SPCC Spill Prevention, Control, and

Countermeasure STC Supplemental Type Certificate STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry

Procedures TBO Time Between Overhaul TGID Talk Group Identification TIS-B Traffic Information System-Broadcast TSO Technical Standard Order UAS Uncrewed Aircraft System UAT Universal Access Transceiver UL Underwriter’s Laboratory USDA United States Department of Agriculture VAC Volts Alternating Current VDC Volts Direct Current VFR Visual Flight Rules VNE Never Exceed Speed VOX Voice Activation

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VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio VTR Vertical Reference

WGS World Geodetic System

VHF-AM Very High Frequency – Amplitude Modulation VHF-FM Very High Frequency – Frequency Modulation

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

The intent of this contract is to obtain Contractor fully operated and maintained Exclusive Use Helicopter (EU) flight services for 90 calendar days to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government fire management, search and rescue and natural resource management missions for the National Park Service (NPS). The designated bases of operation are Denali National Park and Preserve (Denali NP&P), Alaska and Fairbanks, Alaska. This contract has a base period plus four option periods. Contractor services include provision of two helicopters, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle(s) and fuel (only required for use in the Lower 48), and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation.

A1 ITEM REQUIREMENTS

ITEM 0001 DESCRIPTION

Aircraft Required: One light helicopter equipped as specified in Section B.

Estimated Exclusive Use Period: May 22 - August 19

Designated Base: Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska.

Crew Compliment Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Relief PIC, Mechanic (One mechanic may provide services to both Item #0001 and Item #0002)

Minimum Helicopter Requirements:

Seating: Five insured passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single pilot operated.

Payload: Non-jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 900 pounds at 25 degrees C at 7,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 35-pound survival kit and fuel for 2.3 hours.

Powerplant: Turbine engine

Certification: Rotorcraft certified in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

27.143 paragraph (c).

Airspeed: 130 Knots VNE at 20 degrees C at 3,000 feet.

Payload amounts shall be computed by using the Government’s Standard Interagency Load Calculation Method and Form and the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart included under Section C Exhibits along with the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report and equipment list that the Offeror provides.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle: One vehicle equipped as specified in Section B and Section C Exhibit

12, Contiguous United States Supplement (required for use in the Lower

48 ONLY).

Note 1: For dispatch to the Lower 48, the offered aircraft must meet the requirements of this solicitation, including Section C Exhibit 12, Contiguous United States Supplement.

Note 2: All Exhibits applicable to this solicitation are included at the end of Section C.

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ITEM 0002 DESCRIPTION

Aircraft Required: One light helicopter equipped as specified in Section B.

Estimated Exclusive Use Period: May 1 – July 29

Designated Base: Fairbanks, Alaska (Yukon-Charley Rivers NP).

Crew Compliment Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Relief PIC, Mechanic (One mechanic may provide services to both Item #0001 and Item #0002)

Minimum Helicopter Requirements:

Seating: Five insured passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single pilot operated.

Payload: Non-jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 900 pounds at 25 degrees C at 7,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 35-pound survival kit and fuel for 2.3 hours.

Powerplant: Turbine engine

Certification: Rotorcraft certified in accordance with 14 CFR 27.143 paragraph (c).

Airspeed: 130 Knots VNE at 20 degrees C at 3,000 feet.

Payload amounts shall be computed by using the Government’s Standard Interagency Load Calculation Method and Form and the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart included under Section C Exhibits along with the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report and equipment list that the Offeror provides.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle: One vehicle equipped as specified in Section B and Section C Exhibit 12, Contiguous United States Supplement (required for use in the Lower

48 ONLY).

Note 1: For dispatch to the Lower 48, the offered aircraft must meet the requirements of this solicitation, including Section C Exhibit 12, Contiguous United States Supplement.

Note 2: All Exhibits applicable to this solicitation are included at the end of Section C.

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A2 Schedule of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This solicitation contains a schedule for each of the two (2) required aircraft. Offerors must propose on both. Offerors must complete and submit pricing schedules (A2.1 and A2.2), to be considered. The Government will award a single contract with an annual Exclusive Use period of 90 days. After the 90-day Exclusive Use period expires, services may be extended at the sole discretion of the Government.

A2.1 Schedule for Item 0001 Exclusive Use (EU) Type III Helicopter (Denali National Park and Preserve) with a guaranteed Exclusive Use Period of 90 days.

Base Period: 05/01/2023 – 04/30/2024 Estimated Exclusive Use Period: 05/22/2023 – 08/19/2023 Option Period 1: 05/01/2024 – 04/30/2025 Estimated Exclusive Use Period 1: 05/22/2024 – 08/19/2024 Option Period 2: 05/01/2025 – 04/30/2026 Estimated Exclusive Use Period 2: 05/22/2025 – 08/19/2025 Option Period 3: 05/01/2026 – 04/30/2027 Estimated Exclusive Use Period 3: 05/22/2026 – 08/19/2026 Option Period 4: 05/01/2027 – 04/30/2028 Estimated Exclusive Use Period 4: 05/22/2027 – 08/19/2027

DESIGNATED BASE

Denali National Park and Preserve, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

90 Continuous Calendar Days

ESTIMATED START DATE: May 22, 2023 ESTIMATED END DATE: August 19, 2023

OFFEROR

NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

ITEM

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 (See Note 1)

AV Guaranteed

DAYS $ $

1B Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours (See Note 1)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

1C EXTENSION (OPTIONAL)

Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period (See Note 2)

AV Estimated

DAYS same as 1A

1D EXTENSION (OPTIONAL)

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period (See Note 2)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

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

$40,000.00 NTE

1F

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

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

$10,000.00 NTE

BASE PERIOD May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024, ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel. All fuel will be provided by the Government or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with the contract. The totals for availability and estimated flight for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated evaluated price for each offeror.

Note 2: Items 1C and 1D will be awarded as unit prices only. The extended amount will be a dollar amount determined by the government, based on days agreed to in the extension. This applies to all years.

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ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Calendar Days

ESTIMATED START DATE

May 22, 2024

ESTIMATED END DATE

August 19, 2024

ITEM

DESCRIPTION PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

2A

(See Note 1)

AV Guaranteed

DAYS $ $

2B

Estimated Flight Hours

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

2C

EXTENSION(OPTIONAL)

Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period (See Note 2)

AV Estimated

DAYS same as 2A

2D

EXTENSION(OPTIONAL)

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period (See Note 2)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 2B

2E

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

2F and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items

OPTION PERIOD ONE May 1, 2024– April 30, 2025, ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Calendar Days

ESTIMATED START DATE

May 22, 2025

ESTIMATED END DATE

August 19, 2025

ITEM

DESCRIPTION PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

3A

AV Guaranteed

3B

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

3C

EXTENSION (OPTIONAL)

During Extension Period (See Note 2)

AV Estimated

DAYS same as 3A

3D

Extension Period (See Note 2)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 3B

3E and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

3F and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items

OPTION PERIOD TWO May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026, ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Calendar Days

ESTIMATED START DATE

May 22, 2026

ESTIMATED END DATE

August 19, 2026

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED AMOUNT

4A

AV Guaranteed

DAYS $

4B

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

4C

During Extension Period (See Note 2)

AV Estimated

DAYS same as 4A

4D

Extension Period (See Note 2)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 4B

4E and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

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

See Additional Pay Items

OPTION PERIOD THREE May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027, ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Continuous Period of 90 Calendar Days

ESTIAMTED START DATE

May 22, 2027

ESTIMATED END DATE

August 19, 2027

5A

AV Guaranteed

DAYS $

5B

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

5C

During Extension Period (See Note 2)

AV Estimated

DAYS same as 5A

5D

Extension Period (See Note 2)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 5B

5E and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

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

See Additional Pay Items

OPTION PERIOD FOUR May 1, 2027 – April 30, 2028, ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

ESTIMATED TOTAL OF LINE ITEM 0001 (Base and all Option Periods)

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A2.2 Schedule for Item 0002 Exclusive Use (EU) Type III Helicopter (Fairbanks, AK) with a guaranteed Exclusive Use Period of 90 days.

Base Period: 05/01/2023 – 04/30/2024 Estimated Exclusive Use Period: 05/01/2023 – 07/29/2023 Option Period 1: 05/01/2024 – 04/30/2025 Estimated Exclusive Use Period 1: 05/01/2024 – 07/29/2024 Option Period 2: 05/01/2025 – 04/30/2026 Estimated Exclusive Use Period 2: 05/01/2025 – 07/29/2025 Option Period 3: 05/01/2026 – 04/30/2027 Estimated Exclusive Use Period 3: 05/01/2026 – 07/29/2026 Option Period 4: 05/01/2027 – 04/30/2028 Estimated Exclusive Use Period 4: 05/01/2027 – 07/29/2027

DESIGNATED BASE

Fairbanks, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

90 calendar days

ESTIMATED START DATE: May 1, 2023 ESTIMATED END DATE: July 29, 2023

OFFEROR

NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

1A

Guaranteed days per aircraft subject to availability. (See Note 1)

* Includes On-Site Mechanic (see Note 3)

AV Guaranteed

DAYS $ $

1B Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours (See Note 1)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

1C EXTENSION (OPTIONAL)

Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period (See Note 2)

AV Estimated

DAYS same as 1A

1D EXTENSION (OPTIONAL)

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period (See Note 2)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 1B

1E agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

1F agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items

BASE PERIOD May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024, ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska. All fuel will be provided by the Government or the Contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with contract. The totals for availability and estimated flight for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated evaluated price for each offeror.

Note 2: Items 1C and 1D will be awarded as unit prices only. The extended amount will be a dollar amount determined by the government, based on days agreed to in the extension. This applies to all years.

Note 3: Item 1A and 1C will include pricing for one On-Site Mechanic during the guaranteed Daily Availability period.

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ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE

PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Days

ESTIMATED START DATE

May 1, 2024

ESTIMATED END DATE

July 29, 2024

ITEM

DESCRIPTION PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

AMOUNT

2A

(See Notes 1 & 3)

AV Guaranteed

2B

FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

2C

During Extension Period (See Note 2)

AV

DAYS same as 2A

2D

Extension Period (See Note 2)

FD

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 2B

2E agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

2F agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items

OPTION PERIOD ONE May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025, ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Continuous Period of 90 Days

ESTIMATED START DATE

May 1, 2025

ESTIMATED END DATE

July 29, 2025

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

3A

(See Note 1 & 3)

AV Guaranteed

3B

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

3C

During Extension Period (See Note 2)

AV Estimated

DAYS same as 3A

3D

Extension Period (See Note 2)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 3B

3E and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

3F and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items

OPTION PERIOD TWO May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026, ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Days

ESTIMATED START DATE

May 1, 2026

ESTIMATED END DATE

July 29, 2026

4A

AV Guaranteed

4B

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

4C

During Extension Period (See Note 2)

AV Estimated

DAYS same as 4A

4D

Extension Period (See Note 2)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 4B

4E and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

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

See Additional Pay Items

OPTION PERIOD THREE May 1, 2026– April 30, 2027, ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Continuous Period of 90Days

ESTIMATED START DATE

May 1, 2027

ESTIMATED END DATE

July 29, 2027

ITEM

DESCRIPTION PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

5A

AV Guaranteed

5B

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

5C

During Extension Period (See Note 2)

AV Estimated

DAYS same as 5A

5D

Extension Period (See Note 2)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 5B

5E and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

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

See Additional Pay Items

OPTION PERIOD FOUR May 1, 2027 – April 30, 2028, ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

ESTIMATED TOTAL OF LINE ITEM 0002 (Base and all Option Periods) $

ESTIMATED GRAND TOTAL OF LINE ITEMS 0001 & 0002 (Base and all Option

Periods)

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ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE (Reimbursed as Time & Materials (T&M)) Additional Pay Items Schedule will be the same for both Items 0001 & 0002 above.

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

PAY ITEM

RATE

i Extended Standby – Pilot EP INDEFINITE HOUR $57.00 ii Extended Standby- Driver*

(Required in the Lower 48 only)

ET INDEFINITE HOUR $35.00

iii Extended Standby – Mechanic (Paid when away from base)

EM INDEFINITE HOUR $56.00

iv Fuel Service Truck & Driver (Required in the Lower 48 only, priced as daily rate) (minimum of 8 hours of useable fuel for the make and model helicopter operating on the contract based on the Exhibit 2, Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart)

SD INDEFINITE DAILY

RATE

$500.00 v Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage SMS

SMM

SML

INDEFINITE

Mile

350-749 gallons $1.83 750-1,499 gallons $2.45 1,500 or more gallons

$3.51 vi Fuel Charge FC INDEFINITE GALLON Actual Cost (See C1.2) vii Per Diem PD INDEFINITE DAILY For Lodging - Actual cost or above per diem with justification -receipt(s) required for lodging (See C23.2.1)

M&IE authorized daily per diem rate (See C23.2.1) viii

Miscellaneous Contractor Costs (Special Charge)

SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost (See C23.4)

A2.1 Minimum Guarantee/Maximum Quantity - the minimum guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is the total amount for Daily Availability for each aircraft during the 90 day Exclusive Use Period, as awarded on the first task order. However, the guaranteed quantity for daily availability is subject to reductions due to unavailability of Contractor aircraft. 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.

A2.2 The start date for the Exclusive Use Period may be changed by the issuance of an Authorization to Proceed in accordance with C14.

A2.3 Southbound flight time thru Canada shall be paid at the dry flight rate until the first enroute stop is required in the Contiguous Lower 48 States. The Contractor shall close out the invoice at this time and enter total remaining Government fuel on board. A deduction will be made for the remaining Government reimbursed fuel at this time. The Contractor shall begin a new invoice line upon resuming flight thru the Contiguous Lower 48 States. The Contractor shall be paid the wet flight rate from this point until such time as they are released from service.

A2.4 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.

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FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

Contracting Officer will complete at time of award and again when fuel adjustments are made.

Requested and Effective Date This Adjustment

Type Aircraft

☐ Jet Fuel ☐ Av Gas

Fuel Source Location Phone No. xxx-xxx-xxxx

Base Price

Reference Price

Effective Date

(solicitation) Insert (award) date

Source Document

ORIGINAL

CONTRACT

Source Document

Difference

$ X consumption rate of

Increase Due

Old Flight Rate

New Flight Rate

Re-established Base Price

Aircraft payload is an element of your offer. The hover-out-of ground effect (HOGE) payload that was confirmed for the aircraft identified on the previous 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 HOGE PAYLOAD AMOUNT

Item 0001 –

Item 0002 –

PERFORMANCE REFERENCE (FLIGHT MANUAL PAGE/CHART)

Item 0001 –

Item 0002 –

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor- operated and maintained exclusive use helicopter flight services to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government fire management and other natural resource management missions, including in remote field locations. Contractor services include provisions for a helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle and fuel (only required for use in the Lower 48), and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation. Missions will include but are not limited to fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, search and rescue, evacuation of sick or injured personnel, law enforcement limited to nonthreatening surveillance and reconnaissance, and other administrative and related resource activities. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

B1.1.1 Operations will be conducted in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG), Standards for Helicopter Operations (NSHO) (formerly Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide (IHOG)), NWCG Standards for Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials, and Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material and other documents referenced in specific sections of the contract. The NSHO and the NWCG Standards for Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials. Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material documents may be found at the following link: https://www.doi.gov/aviation/library/guides. The pilot and air crew will jointly conduct risk assessments for all missions to determine the risk and hazards. No mission shall be flown that presents an unacceptable level of risk

B1.2 During the exclusive 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.

B1.3 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.

B1.4 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.

B1.5 Aircraft furnished under this contract may be required to perform in Alaska, Canada, or any of the contiguous United States in field locations. (See Section C Exhibit 12, Contiguous United States Supplement for all contract requirements that are applicable if operating in the Contiguous United States).

B1.5.1 Field locations may include tent camping facilities and preparation of meals in a field camp setting.

B2 Certifications

The Contractor must hold 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 A FAA Air Carrier or Operating Certificate which authorizes the Contractor to operate in the category and class of aircraft and under flight conditions required by this contract (e.g., rotorcraft, visual flight rules (VFR) day/night, passengers, and cargo) in the contiguous United States and Alaska.

B2.2 A Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 135 (14 CFR 135) Air Carrier Certificate. These aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR 135.63 (Operations Specifications Part D, "D085 Aircraft Listing,").

B2.3 A 14 CFR 133, Rotorcraft External Load Operations Certificate which authorizes Class B loads, as a minimum. These aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR 133.27 (Operations Specifications Part D, "D085 Aircraft Listing,").

B2.4 A 14 CFR 137, Agricultural Aircraft Operations Certificate.

B2.5 The contract aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate.

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B2.6 Installation of any equipment required by this contract must be FAA-approved.

B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications)

In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order will be used in such resolution: (1) typed provisions of these specifications; (2) Department of the Interior (DOI) Office of Aviation Services (OAS) supplements and/or exhibits incorporated by reference; (3) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (4) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; (5) other documents incorporated by reference.

B4 Contracts

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

B4.2 The pilot must have task order information (i.e., task order number, period of performance, etc.) 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. 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

The Contractor-furnished helicopter, fuel servicing vehicle, and all other required equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft systems and components must 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 (stop drilling is considered temporary). 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 hinders 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 Lap belt and shoulder harness assemblies shall be in acceptable condition as determined by the Government. See Section C Exhibit 3, Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions for examples of lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B5.4 Military or other similar low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. The Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) may approve high visibility enhancements.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide one fully compliant helicopter that is equipped as shown below for each item (Item 0001 and Item 0002) in Section A:

B6.1 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.

B6.2 One digital hour meter installed in a location visible by the pilot and front seat observer while seated. The meter must be wired in series with a switch on the collective control, and a switch activated by engine or transmission oil pressure or by equivalent means, to record flight time only.

B6.3 Free air temperature gauge.

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B6.4 One set of individual lap belts for each installed seat.

B6.5 Double strap shoulder harness with automatic or manual locking inertia reel for each front seat occupant. Shoulder straps and lap belts must fasten with one single-point metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism. Heavy-duty (military-style) harnesses with fabric loop connecting the shoulder harness to the male portion of the lap belt buckle are acceptable.

B6.5.1 Shoulder harnesses equipped with inertia reel (either single-strap or double-strap) for each aft cabin occupant. Shoulder harness straps and lap belts must fasten with a single- point, metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism.

B6.6 Utility folding aft cabin seating for easy access to a flat cabin floor equipped with tie downs for carriage of bulky cargo.

B6.7 Fire extinguisher(s), as required by 14 CFR 135, must be a handheld bottle, minimum 2-B:C rating, mounted and accessible to the flight crew while seated. (See the fire extinguisher maintenance instructions in Section B29.)

B6.8 Dual controls for initial pilot performance evaluation. (May also be required for interim or recurrent pilot performance evaluations at the option of the Government.)

B6.9 Aircraft lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR 91.205(c), including instrument lights.

B6.10 Flight instruments for low visibility flight conditions, including gyroscopic bank and pitch indicator (ADI), directional gyro, vertical speed indicator and rate of turn indicator or skid/slip indicator or inclinometer. Note: In lieu of these listed instruments, a single, new generation electronic instrument providing combined data meeting at minimum the following TSO's:

C3e, C4c and C113A.

B6.11 A strobe light (with either a white, or half-white/half- red lens) or a flashing Light-emitting Diode (LED) (red or white), mounted on top of the aircraft or otherwise visible from above, with an independent activating switch. A red strobe or rotating beacon does not satisfy this requirement.

B6.12 High visibility, pulsating, forward-facing, conspicuity lighting.

B6.13 High visibility markings on main rotor blades as specified by Section C Exhibit 4, Acceptable Paint Schemes.

B6.14 High-skid-type landing gear, if manufactured for make and model.

B6.15 Personnel access steps for aircraft with a floor height greater than 18 inches to ensure safe entrance and exit from each door.

B6.16 Locking cap(s) on all fuel inlet ports.

B6.17 Cabin heater and window defogger.

B6.18 A wire strike protection system (mechanical), if manufactured for the make and model of helicopter.

B6.19 Main rotor brake.

B6.20 Cabin doors which may be removed or opened in flight.

B6.21 Cargo compartment, internal and external capable of accommodating 58-inch-long shovels, rakes, and other tools as specified below:

For internal:

B6.21.1 15-cubic-foot baggage compartment within the aircraft fuselage specifically designed to carry cargo separate from the cabin.

Note: Requires rear bulkhead modification on some models of aircraft.

B6.21.1.1 Aircraft must be configured with the Eurocopter Canada “Squirrel Cheeks” that open forward: (350-201814 – LH or 350-201824 – RH or equivalent).

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For external:

B6.21.2 Cargo basket. An externally side-mounted basket constructed with tubular frame and expanded metal incorporating a locking lid to secure cargo. Basket must have a minimal length of 83 inches and a minimum load capacity of 300 lbs. Basket/rack must be quick attach/detach.

All construction methods must be as prescribed by FAA Advisory Circulars (AC) 43.13-1B and 43.13-2B or other FAA approval.

B6.22 Cargo restraint system for aircraft manufactured with a parcel/storage area behind the rear passenger seats.

B6.23 Accessory power sources

B6.23.1 One MS 3112E-12-3S three-pin connector, accessible in the aft cabin. Pin B must be airframe ground; pin A must be +28 Volts Direct Current (VDC) (for 28-volt aircraft); and pin C must be +14VDC (for 14-volt aircraft). The circuit must be protected by a 5-amp circuit protection.

B6.23.2 The aircraft must be equipped with one circuit breaker-protected Dual Universal Serial Bus (USB) charging ports for powering Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) , GPS devices, tablets, etc. The charging ports must be approved under TSO-C71 must provide a maximum of 2.1 Ampere power at 5 VDC and mounted in a location convenient to the pilot and copilot/observer position.

(cigarette lighter adapter is not acceptable).

B6.24 A first aid kit containing items specified in Section C Exhibit 5, First Aid and Survival Kit must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights.

B6.25 A survival kit containing items specified in Section C Exhibit 5, First Aid and Survival Kit must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and must be included in weight and balance/load calculations.

B6.26 A convex mirror for the pilot to observe the sling load.

B6.27 One keeperless cargo hook (On-Board Systems keeperless cargo hook or equal) that may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft. This hook must incorporate both an electrically activated release and a secondary mechanically activated release. The electric release must be activated by a switch on the cyclic.

The switch must be guarded/protected to minimize the possibility of inadvertent activation. The secondary mechanical release must incorporate a hydraulically activated release if available for the make and model of helicopter. (See the cargo hook maintenance requirements in Section B29.)

B6.28 Cockpit-mounted external load indicator with readout of weight carried on the cargo hook, visible to PIC.

B6.29 One collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See Section C Exhibit 10, Water Bucket Use Procedures. The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 3,000 feet pressure altitude (PA), 20˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 35-pound survival kit, and 1.5 total hours of fuel.

The bucket must be capable of being operated with all increments of the longline; i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

B6.30 A second collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See Section C Exhibit 10, Water Bucket Use Procedures. The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 5,000 feet PA, 30˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 35-pound survival kit, and 1.5 total hours of fuel. The bucket must also be capable of being operated with all increments of the longline; i.e., 50, 100, and 150 feet.

Note: The bucket combinations provided in B6.29 and B6.30 must provide adjustments that allow the widest range of altitude/temperature combinations (subject to the limitations of the bucket manufacturer’s available sizes) for the maximum lifting capability of the helicopter beginning at 3,000 feet PA at 20˚ Celsius extending upward to 5,000 feet PA at 30˚ Celsius and above.

B6.31 A remote operating switch for the water/retardant bucket and/or remote hook clearly marked for "open" and "closed" and mounted on the collective control to avoid confusion with the airframe cargo hook release. The switch must be of a different design and must be mounted so as to not easily be confused with the Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Control [Beep Range] switch.

B6.32 Part number MS 3101E-24-11S, nine-pin connector, for use as the power source for a helitorch or remote cargo hook. Pin D

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B6.32.1 A lanyard to support the connector and mounted within 12 inches of the cargo hook.

B6.32.2 This connector must have multiple circuit capacity sufficient to provide power and control for Contractor furnished equipment. The longline remote hook, fixed tank, or water bucket must be wired through this connector. A list of water buckets with required pin wiring can be found in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Section C Exhibit 7, Forest Service/DOI OAS Drawing A-16. Wiring diagrams for various equipment configurations are available at https://www.nifc.gov/resources/NIICD/niicd-documents .

B6.33 One remote cargo hook with related cabling and release system complying with the following specifications:

B6.33.1 Electrically activated remote cargo hook that may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one (1) hand and that is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft.

B6.33.2 The remote hook must be protected by a metal ring or cage that does not interfere with the use or function of the hook.

B6.33.3 Synthetic rope meeting the requirements of Section C Exhibit 11, Helicopter Synthetic Longline Requirements.

B6.33.4 The length of the rope must be readily adjustable from 50 to 150 feet. (100ft & 50ft sections).

B6.33.5 Electrical cables must be protected from pinching by hooks or shackles and from damage caused by stretching of the line.

The electrical wire must be long enough at the aircraft cargo hook end to prevent a swinging load from unplugging the electrical connector.

B6.33.6 All fabrication and installation methods must comply with 14 CFR 133 and FAA Advisory Circular 43.13–1B.

B6.33.7 Operating switch for the remote hook. (See B6.32 for specification. Only one switch is required.)

B6.34 Internal Litter Kit: Fixed provisions must be installed. Litter to be installed when requested by the Government.

B6.35 Utility cabin floor capable of accommodating adjustable placement of cargo anchors.

B6.35.1 Helicopter flooring protection must be lightweight, not fabric, and easily cleaned.

Note: A bare metal floor with non-slip protective covering is acceptable.

B6.36 Snow kit or necessary equipment to…