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0000000000Peter Deibert (No collect calls)

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140D0424R0029

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HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICING

BLM Exclusive Use Type 2 Helicopter 1 Solicitation # 140D0424R0029 Twin Falls, ID

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICING

A1. ITEM 001 REQUIREMENT

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 (FSV) EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS (REQUIRED FOR 48 CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES

OPERATIONS ONLY)

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 (REQUIRED FOR 48 CONTIGUOUS UNITED

STATES OPERATIONS ONLY)

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

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

C1 CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES. (DEC 2023)

52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

52.216-32 TASK-ORDER AND DELIVERY-ORDER OMBUDSMAN (SEP 2019)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEP 2011)

1452.203-70 RESTRICTIONS ON ENDORSEMENTS (JUL 1996)

1452.228-71 AIRCRAFT AND GENERAL PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE (MAR 1989)

52.212-4(K) TAXES

AQD LIMITATION ON SUBCONTRACTING REPORT – ALTERNATE I (JAN 2012)

C2 AIRCRAFT USE REPORTS (AUR)

C3 SUBSTITUTE PERSONNEL, AIRCRAFT, OR EQUIPMENT

C4 AIRCRAFT INSURANCE

C5 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (CPARS) (DEC 2015)

C6 PERSONNEL CONDUCT

C7 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS)

C8 MISHAPS

C9 SUSPENSION OF PILOT

C10 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS – INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (FEB 2021)

C11 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

C12 PREWORK MEETING

C13 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT (DOES NOT APPLY TO ALASKA)

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C14 CONTRACT PERIOD

C15 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

C16 OPTIONAL EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C17 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C18 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND REACTION TIME

C19 MAINTENANCE DURING AVAILABILITY PERIOD

C20 UNAVAILABILITY AND DAMAGES

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C21 DAILY AVAILABILITY

C22 FLIGHT TIME

C23 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

C24 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (FROM SCHEDULE OF ITEMS)

C25 GOVERNMENT MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES

EXHIBITS

SECTION D - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

D1 INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

D2 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE AND SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD

D3 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

D4 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

D5 OFFER CONTENTS

OFFER CONTENTS

D6 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

D7 TRADEOFF ANALYSIS AND CONTRACTOR SELECTION

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

BLM Exclusive Use Type 2 Helicopter 3 Solicitation # 140D0424R0029

52.252-1 CONTRACT PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

1452.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR (JUL 1996) (DEVIATION)

(END OF PROVISION) SECTION E - EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT E-2 HELICOPTER QUESTIONNAIRE

EXHIBIT E-3 HELICOPTER INFORMATION FORM

BLM Exclusive Use Type 2 Helicopter 4 Solicitation # 140D0424R0029

Contract Acronyms

AC Advisory Circular ACS Airmen Certification Standards AD Airworthiness Directive ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast AFF Automated Flight Following AFM Aircraft / Airplane Flight Manual AGL Above Ground Level ALSE Aviation Life Support Equipment A&P Airframe and Power plant AQD Acquisition Services Directorate ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASR Airport Surveillance Radar ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC Air Traffic Control ATGS Air Tactical Group Supervisor AUR Aircraft Use Report BLM Bureau of Land Management CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CPARS Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting CRM Crew Resource Management CS Contract Specialist CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System DIAR Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation DME Distance Measuring Equipment DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation EFB Electronic Flight Bag ELT-AF Emergency Locator Transmitter – Automatic Fixed ELT-AP Electronic Locator Transmitter – Automatic Portable EPA Environmental Protection Agency ET Eastern Time EU Exclusive Use FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FBO Fixed Base Operator FTA Fire Traffic Area FTR Federal Travel Regulations GFE Government Furnished Equipment GPS Global Positioning System GS Glideslope IAT Interagency Aviation Training ICA Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ICS Intercommunication System ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization IDIQ Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity IFR Instrument Flight rules IIC Agency Investigator in Charge IPP Invoice Processing Platform ISA International Standard Atmosphere IS-BAO International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations MEL Minimum Equipment List MFD Multifunction Display MIL-DTL Military Detail

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MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins MSL Mean Sea Level NAC National Access Code NAICS North American Industrial Classification System NFES National Fire Equipment System NFPA National Fire Protection Association NTE Not To Exceed NTP Notice to Proceed NTSB National Transportation Safety Board NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group OAS Office of Aviation Services OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer OPM Operational Procedures Memoranda PA Public Address PAR Precision Approach Radar PI Project Inspector PIC Pilot-In-Command POA Privately Owned Aircraft POC Point of Contact POH Pilot Operating Handbook PPE Personal Protective Equipment PTT Push to Talk RFP Request for Proposals RNAV Area Navigation SAM System for Award Management SAS Standards for Aerial Supervision SDR Service Difficulty Reports SMS Safety Management System STC Supplemental Type Certificate T&M Time and Materials TAS Traffic Avoidance System TBO Time Between Overhaul TCAD Traffic Collision Avoidance System TCAS Traffic Collision Avoidance System TGID Talk Group ID TIS Traffic Information Systems TO Task Order UAS Uncrewed Aircraft System UAT Universal Access Transceiver VFR Visual Flight rules VIN Vehicle Identification Number VOR Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range VOX Voice Activated VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

BLM Exclusive Use Type 2 Helicopter 6 Solicitation # 140D0424R0029

A1. ITEM 001 REQUIREMENT

Designated Base: Twin Falls, ID

Exclusive Use Period: Dates: Commencing on or about June 3 and up to 120 days (Min 110 days)

Aircraft: One medium helicopter equipped as specified in Section B.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle: One fuel service vehicle equipped as specified in Section B.

Crew Compliment: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Mechanic, Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver(s), Relief PIC, Relief Mechanic, Relief Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver(s) (Per Section B)

Minimum Aircraft Requirements:

Seating: Nine (9) insured passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single-pilot left seat PIC operated.

PIC position: Left Seat PIC

Payload: Non-jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 1,650 pounds at 25 degrees C at 7,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 25-pound survival kit and fuel for 1.9 hours.

Powerplant: Turbine engine

Airspeed: 95 Knots VNE at sea level

Landing Gear: Skid Type

Note 1: (Payload amounts must 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 B Exhibits along with the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report and equipment list that you provide).

Note 2: Exhibits that will be applicable under the contract are included at the end of Section C.

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A1.1 Item Pricing Twin Falls, ID

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

Complete shaded areas only.

DESIGNATED BASE: Twin Falls, ID EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Up to 120 calendar days (minimum 110 days)

ITEM 001 – Ordering Year 1: May 01, 2024 through April 30, 2025 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about June 3, 2024 and up to 120 days

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability Price per day for availability

AV

Per TO – Up to 120 days (Min.

110 days)

DAYS

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Estimated Flight Hours Dry Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for availability during extension period

Estimated

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per flight hour during extension period

FT

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 001 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Ordering Year 1

BLM Exclusive Use Type 2 Helicopter 8 Solicitation # 140D0424R0029

ITEM 001 – Ordering Year 2: May 01, 2025 through April 30, 2026 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about June 3, 2025 and up to 120 days

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional)

EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 001 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Ordering Year 2

ITEM 001 – Ordering Year 3: May 01, 2026 through April 30, 2027 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about June 3, 2026 and up to 120 days

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability Price per day for availability AV

Per TO – Up to

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional)

EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 001 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Ordering Year 3

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ITEM 001 – Ordering Year 4: May 01, 2027 through April 30, 2028 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about June 3, 2027 and up to 120 days

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM CODE QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional)

EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 001 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Ordering Year 4

ITEM 001 – Ordering Year 5: May 01, 2028 through April 30, 2029 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about April 25, 2028 and up to 120 days

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional)

EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 001 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Ordering Year 5

ESTIMATED TOTAL FOR ITEM 001

BLM Exclusive Use Type 2 Helicopter 10 Solicitation # 140D0424R0029

Additional Pay Item for Both Locations (Time & Material; IAW FAR 52.212-4 ALT 1.)

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

PAY ITEM

CODE

UNIT

APPLICABLE RATES

i. Extended Standby – Pilot EP HOUR $56.00 ii.

Extended Standby – Driver Light Truck Medium Truck

ET

ET

HOUR

HOUR

$56.00

iii. Extended Standby - Mechanic EM HOUR $56.00

iv. Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage SMM

SML MILE

350-749 gallons $ 2.64 750-1,499 gallons $ 3.67 1500 gal or more $ 5.90

v. Contractor Miscellaneous Costs SC EACH Actuals Reimbursed

vi. Subsistence PD EACH Per FTR

A3 Minimum Guarantee/Maximum Quantity - The Minimum Guarantee under the contract, as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.504(a)(1), is $500.00, which will be obligated on a Task Order (TO) at contract award. If no aircraft are ordered for an amount that exceeds the stated Minimum Guarantee by the end of the first ordering year, then the guarantee can be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and paid to each vendor. The minimum Order Quantity as specified in FAR Clause 52.216-22 is $500.00. The Maximum Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) quantity will be a shared ceiling that will be established at contract award.

A3.1 Exhibits that will be applicable under the IDIQ contract are included at the end of Section C.

A3.2 Schedule for services and price/costs – The location attachments and estimated maximum ceilings are as follows:

Location Estimated Maximum Ceiling Twin Falls, ID $11,000,000

FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

This solicitation contains a schedule for each aircraft by base of operations (Designated Base). The Government will elect to award up to two (one per item) contracts with an annual EU period of 120 days (110-day minimum). After the specified EU period expires, aircraft services may be extended at the sole discretion of the Government (See C16).

The contract price shall include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties (see Section C)

Daily Availability

Days per aircraft subject to availability

Daily Availability will be paid at the prices in the rate schedules. Payment for Daily Availability during the EU Period is guaranteed as specified in any awarded EU 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 is subject to reductions due to unavailability.

Estimated Flight Hours

(Wet - Contractor provides fuel) Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours

Estimated Flight Hours (Alaska only)

(Dry - Government provides fuel) Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours.

Optional EU Extension (Up to 30 Days)

The extended amount will be a dollar amount as stipulate in the line-item detail, based on days and flight hours agreed to in the extension. This applies to all years.

Additional pay items (Time and Materials (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.

Start Date – The start date for EU period may be changed by the issuance of a Notice to Proceed (NTP) in accordance with C15.

Exhibits – Exhibits that will be applicable under the contract are included at the end of Section C.

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

Requested and Effective Date This Adjustment

Type Aircraft

Jet Fuel

Base Price

Reference Price

Effective Date

Insert (award) date

Source Document

ORIGINAL

CONTRACT

Source Document

Difference

$ X consumption rate of

Old Flight Rate varies

New

Flight Rate

Increase Due

Re-established Base Price

Full Service Fuel prices obtained from http://www.airnav.com/fuel

JET FUEL

$/GAL

Twin Falls (KTWF) 208-733-5215 Twin Falls, ID $6.25 http://www.airnav.com/fuel

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 natural resource missions. Contractor services include provisions for a helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle, fuel, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this contract.

Missions will include but are not limited to fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, 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.

B1.2 Operations will be conducted in accordance with applicable FAA regulations, the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Standards for Helicopter Operations (NSHO) (formerly IHOG) and the Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material and other documents referenced in specific sections of the contract. The NSHO and the 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 will be flown that presents an unacceptable level of risk.

B1.3 During the exclusive use period, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

B1.4 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.

B1.5 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.

B1.6 This aircraft may be dispatched to Alaska. Because deployment to Alaska usually requires transit through Canada, all required contractor personnel must possess current passports. For the Alaska-specific equipment and/or operational requirements, refer to B6.39 and the Alaska Supplement Exhibit (see Section C).

B1.7 The contractor’s personnel may be required to camp out during performance under this contract. Should field camping be required, the contractor is responsible for providing employees with necessary camping equipment (e.g. tents, sleeping bags, etc.).

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 Federal Aviation Administration (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 48 contiguous United States and Alaska.

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

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

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

B2.5 The contract aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate. Installation of any equipment required by this contract must be FAA approved.

https://www.doi.gov/aviation/library/guides

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B2.6 Left seat pilot-in-command (PIC) required. The Contractor is required to have the appropriate FAA approvals for left seat operations. The Contractor must have 14 CFR Part 135 Operation Specifications and CFR 14 Part 133 approval for left seat operation, passenger transportation, and external load operations.

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) 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, any modifications, and task orders (if applicable) in the contract aircraft throughout the performance period.

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

B4.3 Electronic copies of contracts and task orders may be used. 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 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. 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 the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit (see Section C) 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:

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.

B6.6 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.

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

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.)

B6.8.1 (Bell medium only.) Controls and instruments installed for left crew seat vertical reference external load operations.

The left seat door must be modified for vertical reference operations. (i.e., bubble window, door gauges, etc.)

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

B6.10 A strobe light (with either a white, or half-white/half-red lens) or a flashing 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.

B6.11 High visibility, pulsating, forward-facing, conspicuity lighting.

B6.12 High visibility markings on main rotor blades as specified by the Acceptable Paint Schemes Exhibit (see Section C).

B6.13 High-skid-type landing gear is required. For Bell helicopter models, 31-inch extended height landing gear with applicable STC and/or as approved by the FAA.

B6.14 Personnel access steps for aircraft with a floor height greater than 18 inches to ensure safe entrance and exit from each door.

B6.15 Locking cap(s) on all fuel inlet ports.

Note: Closed-system, single-point refueling port dust caps need not have an FAA-approved locking device.

B6.16 Cabin heater and window defogger.

B6.17 Wire strike protection system (mechanical).

Note: If manufactured for the make and model of helicopter.

B6.18 Reserved

B6.19 (Bell mediums only.) A containment kit to retain excess fuel during engine shutdown (EPA kit).

B6.20 Cargo compartment(s) (Applicable to Bell medium helicopters.) Cabin area with flat floor, utility fold up seats and cargo tie-down rings. A cargo box, with a minimum capacity of 22 cubic feet, capable of storing 58-inch long handle tools.

This box shall be mounted vertically aft of fuselage station 130 within the cabin compartment. This box shall be primarily constructed of aluminum or other rigid lightweight flame retardant material. It must be a solid sided structure mounted vertically thus providing a fully enclosed compartment within the cabin area aft of station 130. It shall be equipped with a door, complete with latching system, to secure the cargo within the box. The door shall be equipped with a retention strap to prevent the door from accidentally impacting any portion of the aircraft fuselage. The box design shall allow it to be secured within either side of the helicopter and shall allow it to be secured in or removed from the helicopter within 15 minutes.

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Note: Cargo boxes, previously approved by OAS, which were constructed of aluminum and designed to fit only on one specific side of the helicopter will continue to meet this requirement.)

B6.21 FAA approved internal cargo restraint system.

B6.21.1 Bell medium helicopters must have FAA-approved internal cargo area adjustable restraints or barriers (normally constructed of nylon webbing) which extend from the floor to the ceiling, completely protecting the passenger compartment and sliding door area (i.e. Dart Cabin Area Cargo Net part no. 2550-01-01/03 or equivalent.). A solid barrier must be secured to the cargo side of the forward webbing to prevent small cargo items from protruding through the webbing into the passenger cabin seating area. This restraint system must allow easy access for loading/unloading of internal cargo, and allow removal or installation of the system in the aircraft within 15 minutes.

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

B6.22 An accessory power source consisting of an MS 3112E-12-3S three-pin connector, accessible in the cabin. Pin B must be airframe ground; pin A must be +28VDC (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 The aircraft must be equipped with one permanently installed circuit breaker-protected dual USB charging port for powering Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) as described in B7.6.8. (Cigarette lighter adapter is not acceptable.)

B6.24 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit (see Section C) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights.

B6.25 A survival kit containing items specified in First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit (see Section C) 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 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.

B6.29 One collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit (see section C). 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 pressure altitude, 30˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 25-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.

Note: Bucket must be capable of filling from shallow water sources. (e.g. PowerFill™ or equivalent.)

B6.30 A second collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit (see section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 7,000 feet pressure altitude, 25˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 25-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, 150 feet.

Note: The bucket combinations provided in B6.29 and 6.30 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 5,000 feet PA and 30 ˚C extending upward to 7,000 feet PA 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 RPM Control [Beep Range] switch.

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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 must be airframe ground. Pin E must be switched 28VDC, protected by a manually operable, 50-amp circuit breaker.

The water bucket/tank open switch must also activate this circuit.

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 FS/OAS Drawing A-16 Exhibit (see Section C). Wiring diagrams for various equipment configurations are available from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Aviation Services, 300 E.

Mallard Drive, Suite 200, Boise, ID 83706, or U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705-5354.

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 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 the Helicopter Synthetic Longline Requirements Exhibit (see Section C).

B6.33.3.1 Two ropes are required; one each in 50-foot and 100-foot lengths.

B6.33.4 Reserved

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 Part 133 and AC 43.13–1B and/or 43.13-2B.

B6.33.7 Operating switch for the remote hook. (See B6.31 for specification. Only 1 switch required)

B6.34 Reserved

B6.35 Dual sliding doors for aft cabin passenger access capable of being held open or removed for flight.

B6.36 Cabin floor protection. Helicopters shall have floor protection (thickness not to exceed ½ inch) that allow for installation of all passenger seats and access to all factory floor anchor points.

B6.37 BLR Aerospace FastFin® System or equivalent. (Applicable to any Bell 205, 212 or Bell 412)

B6.38 (Bell 212 only) Increased Takeoff Horsepower Kit # 212-704-153.

B6.39 Alaska specific equipment requirements. Refer to Alaska Supplement Exhibit. (See Section C)

B6.39.1 The tundra pads and auxiliary fuel system will be inspected and must be together with the aircraft for the initial inspection and all subsequent contract renewal inspections.

B6.39.1.1 The FAA certification must be available at the time of agency inspection.

B6.40 Engine intake filtering device or particle separator capable of filtering sand and dust particles (if manufactured for make and model).

Note: Contractor is cautioned that the helicopter will be expected to operate in a dirty environment. Rotor wash can be expected to include sand, ash, dust, and other abrasive particulates.

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B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General

B7.1.1 The Contractor must provide, install, and maintain the following systems in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the installation and maintenance standards of Section B7. Detailed avionics systems performance requirements are listed in Avionics Operational Test Standards(FSAMD_A24F.pdf) (copies available upon request from OAS Avionics, or the most recent list may be found online at: https://www.nifc.gov/resources/NIICD/niicd-documents .)

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 Although the contract aircraft may not be certified for flight under instrument flight rules (IFR), the aircraft's static pressure system, altimeter instrument system, and automatic pressure altitude reporting system must be maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.411 and inspected and tested every 24 calendar months, as specified by 14 CFR Part 43, appendices E and F.

B7.2.4 Transmitters shall not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers in the aircraft which are monitoring different frequencies. So-called “Transmit Interlock” functions shall not be used with communication transceivers.

B7.2.5 All installed transceivers must be placarded with designations matching the transmitter/receiver controls on the installed audio control system(s).

B7.3 Communications Systems

B7.3.1 One automatic-fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), certified under TSO-C126 (or newer) which must be installed in a conspicuous or marked location, and meet the same requirements as those detailed for airplanes in 14 CFR 91.207 (excluding section f). If not powered by its own, integral battery, the ELT remote switch/light must be powered by unswitched aircraft power. 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 transceivers, each with a minimum of 760 channels covering 118.000 to 136.975 MHz. The transceivers must have channels selectable in no greater than 25 kHz increments and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power. The transceivers’ operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the pilot.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

B7.3.3.5 Each required VHF-FM transceiver must be equipped with a conveniently-located programming port, to facilitate programming via a Government-owned laptop computer. The port(s) must be protected from accidental damage via contact, be hard-wired to the transceiver(s), not require switching of any cables for utilization, and must be conveniently located for ease of use. The Contractor must also furnish appropriate cables of adequate length, and/or any necessary adapters, to interconnect the aircraft programming ports to the serial and/or USB port(s) of the Government laptop computers as required.

Note: The “DIN” type connector receptacle on the front panel of some TDFM-136-series radios is part of an encryption feature and may not function as a programming port connector. This connector can be utilized for channel programming on model TDFM-136A, serial numbers FDA1200 and higher, and model TDFM-136B ONLY.

B7.3.4 Provisions for Auxiliary VHF-FM (AUX-FM) Portable Radio

B7.3.4.1 Interface for installing and properly operating an auxiliary VHF-FM portable radio through the aircraft's audio control system(s). The interface must consist of the appropriate wiring from the audio control system, terminated in an ITT/Cannon type MS3112E12-10S 10-pin connector conveniently located for use by the observer/copilot, and utilizing the contact assignments as specified by drawing FS/OAS A-17 in Exhibit 8.

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

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

B7.3.4.4 Positive-polarity microphone excitation voltage provided to the AUX-FM system from the aircraft DC power system through a suitable resistor network. A blocking capacitor must be provided to prevent the portable radio microphone excitation voltage from entering the system. Sidetone for the AUX-FM must also be provided (NAT model AA34-300, Premier model PA-34, or equivalent).

B7.3.4.5 In lieu of the above AUX-FM requirements, the Contractor may substitute an additional VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver (FM-3) which meets the requirements for the VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver(s) as detailed above.

B7.3.5 Automated Flight Following (AFF) Program

B7.3.5.1 One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware for each aircraft offered, compatible with the government’s AFF Program (https://www.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.gov. For questions about current compatibility requirements, select the “HELP” button at https://www.aff.gov.

B7.3.5.2 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 https://www.aff.gov/

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B7.3.5.3 AFF communications must be fully operational in all areas of operation at all times. 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.

B7.3.5.4 The contractor must maintain a subscription service through the AFF aircraft hardware provider allowing AFF position reporting for…