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SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICING

Solicitation No. 140D0424R0120 EU Single Engine Scooper Aircraft Fort Wainwright, AK

Table of Contents

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 ITEM REQUIREMENT

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications) B4 Contracts and Task Orders B5 Condition of Equipment B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements B7 Avionics Requirements

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

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 Pilot Requirements B10 Pilot Qualifications B11 Flight Crewmembers Duty and Flight Limitations B12 Personnel Duty Limitations B13 Mission Currency and Proficiency B14 Mechanic Requirement B15 Mechanic Qualifications B16 Mechanic Duty Limitations B17 Fuel Servicing Vehicle (FSV) / SEAT Support Vehicle (SSV) Driver Requirement and Qualifications B18 Fuel Servicing Vehicle (FSV) / SEAT Support Vehicle (SSV) Driver Duty Limitations B19 Relief Crew Requirement

OPERATIONS

B20 Pilot Authority and Responsibility B21 Flight Operations B22 Security of Aircraft and Equipment B23 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Flight Operations B24 PPE for Ground Operations B26 Fuel and Servicing Requirements

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

B27 General - Maintenance B28 Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins (MMSBs) B29 Manuals/Records B30 Maintenance B31 Maintenance Test Flight B32 Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and Life-Limited Parts B33 Weight and Balance

CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance Equipment Personnel Substitute Personnel, Aircraft, or Equipment Reinspection Expenses 52.212-4(k) Taxes

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

EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024) ... 39

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020)

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52.216-19 Order Limitations (OCT 1995) 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995) DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEP 2011) Addenda to DIAR 1452.201-70 COTR/PI/Safety Manager & Advisor

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 Aircraft Use Report C2 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (FEB 2021) C3 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements C4 Reserved C5 Aircraft Insurance C6 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (DEC 2015) C7 Prework Meeting

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C8 Personnel Conduct C9 Safety and Accident Prevention C10 Mishaps C11 Contractor Responsibilities - Conduct of Business on a Military Installation C12 Government Identification Cards - Contractor Employees

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C13 Contract Period C14 Exclusive Use Period C15 Optional Extension of Exclusive Use Period

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C16 Availability Requirements C17 Schedule of Operations and Reaction Time C18 Maintenance During Availability Period C19 Unavailability and Damages

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C20 Daily Availability C21 Flight Time C22 Mobilization/Demobilization (Applies to the beginning and the end of each EU period) C23 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items)

Section C-EXHIBITS Exhibit 1 Contiguous United States Supplement - Airplane

B16 Fuel Servicing Vehicle (FSV) / SEAT Support Vehicle (SSV) Driver Exhibit 2 Recognized Airplane Mountain Training Flying Schools Exhibit 3 High Visibility Paint Schemes for SEAT Aircraft Exhibit 4 Training Program Requirements for Airtankers and Scoopers Exhibit 5 Unacceptable Aircraft Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit 6 First Aid and Survival Kits

EXHIBIT 7 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS), FLIGHT TIME, ACCIDENT HISTORY, AND

FAA VIOLATION QUESTIONNAIRE (PRE-AWARD VER. 6.0 – 2024)

Exhibit 8 Airplane Approximate “Recommended Cruise" Fuel Consumption Rates Exhibit 9 Scenario-Based Seat Training Exhibit 10 Transportation Worksheet Exhibit 11 Unavailability Conversion Chart Exhibit 12 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222-42)FOR

INFORMATION ONLY AND IS REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SOLICITATION BY THE

SERVICE CONTRACT ACT

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INTRODUCTION

D1 General Information D2 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (52.212-1 Sep 2023) tailored

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D3 Offers D4 Offer Contents D5 Period for Acceptance of Offers D6 Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers D7 Special Notice to Offerors D8 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (52.212-2 Nov 2021) (tailored) D9 Offer Acceptability D10 Evaluation Factors D10.4 Organizational Safety D11 Total Evaluated Price D12 Tradeoff Analysis and Contractor Selection D13 Notice of Award D14 Inquiries Regarding the Solicitation

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

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) Provisions Incorporated by reference 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. (Feb 2024) 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984) ................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

IAW FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006) DIAR 1452.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (Sep 2006) (Deviation) Section E-EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT E-1 OFFEROR’S MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

EXHIBIT E-2 AIRCRAFT QUESTIONNAIRE

EXHIBIT E-3 AIRCRAFT INFORMATION FORM

EXHIBIT E-4 PILOT QUESTIONNAIRE

EXHIBIT E-5 PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

EXHIBIT E-6 INTERAGENCY AIRPLANE PILOT EVALUATION APPLICATION

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SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular T&M Time and Material AD Airworthiness Directive TBO Time Between Overhaul AFF Automated Flight Following TSO Technical Service Order AFM Airplane Flight Manual STC Supplemental Type Certificate AFS Alaska Fire Service USDA United States Department of Agriculture AIRS Aviation Information Reporting Support SEAT Single Engine Air Tanker A&P Airframe and Power Plant VFR Visual Flight Rules AQD Acquisition Services Directorate VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASO Aviation Safety Office ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC Air Traffic Control ATGS Air Tactical Group Supervisor BLM Bureau of Land Management CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CFR Code of Federal Regulations CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System DM Degrees/Minutes/Decimal Minutes DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter EPA Environmental Protection Agency EU Exclusive Use FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations FS Forest Service FSV Fuel Service Vehicle FTR Federal Travel Regulations GPS Global Positioning System IAB Interagency Airtanker Board IAT Interagency Aviation Training IAW In Accordance With IBC Interior Business Center ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICS Intercom System IFR Instrument Flight Rules IPP Invoice Processing Platform MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins NFPA National Fire Protection Association NTE Not to Exceed NTSB National Transportation Safety Board OAS Office of Aviation Services PA Pressure Altitude PI Project Inspector PIC Pilot-In-Command PPE Personal Protective Equipment RFP Request for Proposals

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 ITEM REQUIREMENT

The intent of this solicitation is to acquire exclusive use flight services for single-engine, amphibious, water scooping aircraft to apply water for fire suppression missions for the Bureau of Land Management, Alaska Fire Service via a single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Contractor services must include airplanes, personnel, and other associated equipment as specified in this solicitation. Water will be scooped from water sources such as lakes or rivers and loaded at ground locations.

The contractor should anticipate operating from paved and agreed upon gravel runways in remote locations.

The four (4) aircraft selected will begin the performance period at Fort Wainwright, AK on or about May 20th for a period of 75 days each for the duration of the contract period.

Designated Base: Fort Wainwright, AK

Bureau: Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

Exclusive Use Period: May 20th through August 2nd

Aircraft Required: Total of four Single Engine Water Scooping Aircraft for wildland fire support as equipped as specified in Section B.

Crew Compliment Required: (1) Level I SEAT Pilot per aircraft

(1) Level I or II SEAT Relief Pilot as specified in Section B

(1) On-site mechanic minimum per two aircraft

Fuel Service/Support Vehicle:

Not required in Alaska. One vehicle equipped as specified in Section B may be ordered on a daily basis when deployed to the Lower 48 states.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements:

Must have a Standard or Restricted Airworthiness Certificate.

Aircraft certified under 14 CFR 23 or 25.

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

Certified VFR day/night

Tank capacity of 800 US gallons.

Payload 600 US gallons of water with 2.5 hours of fuel, 200 pound pilot, at 3,000 PA and 25 degrees C.

Cruise airspeed of at least 140 KTA at 7,000 feet PA and 30 degrees C empty tank.

Capable of operating from a 5,000 foot gravel runway, 3,000 feet PA and 25 degrees Celsius with an empty tank.

Note 1: Air Tractor AT-802F aircraft are known to meet the above requirements.

Note 2: The following air IAB approved Type 4 single engine airtanker gates:

Airtractor Fire Gate Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3

Hydromax Gate.

A2 Schedules of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: After the 75-day exclusive use period expires, aircraft services may be extended at the discretion of the Government, the maximum days of Availability that can be ordered by the Government is 180 days, per aircraft, per calendar year.

A2.1 Fort Wainwright: Schedule for one Exclusive Use (EU) Aircraft with a guaranteed Exclusive Use Period of 75 days each per four aircraft. The subsequent ordering periods are estimated and are subject to availability of funding for the Fort Wainwright (Fairbanks), Alaska.

Offerors shall complete the shaded areas below.

Base Ordering Period: 04/01/2025 – 03/31/2026 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/20/2025 – 08/02/2025 Ordering Period 1: 04/01/2026 – 03/31/2027 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/20/2026 – 08/02/2026 Ordering Period 2: 04/01/2027 – 03/31/2028 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/20/2027 – 08/02/2027 Ordering Period 3: 04/01/2028 – 03/31/2029 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/20/2028 – 08/02/2028 Ordering Period 4: 04/01/2029 – 03/31/2030 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/20/2029 – 08/02/2029

DESIGNATED BASE

Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

75 calendar days

START DATE: May 20, 2025 END DATE: August 2, 2025

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

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

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

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EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for availability during Extension Period (See Note 2)

Not to exceed 1A

1D

Price per Flight Hour during Extension Period (See Note 2)

Not to exceed 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

$18,000.00 Estimate

1F

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

$9,000.00 Estimate

BASE ORDERING PERIOD: April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026

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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 the contract. The total estimated cost of A-F, for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated evaluated price for each offeror. This in no way obligates the Government to Extensions or the estimated days or flight hours listed in the price schedule.

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

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 75 Days

START DATE: May 20, 2026 END DATE: August 2, 2027

2A

2B

2C

1A

2D

Not to exceed 1B

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

2F purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

ORDERING PERIOD: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027

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ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 75 Days

START DATE: May 20, 2027 END DATE: August 2, 2028

3A

3B

3C

1A

3D

Not to exceed 1B

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

3F purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

ORDERING PERIOD: April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028

START DATE: May 20, 2028 END DATE: August 2, 2029

4A

4B

4C

1A

4D

Not to exceed 1B

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

4F purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

ORDERING PERIOD: April 1, 2028 – March 31, 2029

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START DATE: May 20, 2029 END DATE: August 2, 2030

5A

5B

5C

1A

5D

Not to exceed 1B

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

5F purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

ORDERING PERIOD: April 1, 2029 – March 31, 2030

ESTIMATED TOTAL (total for all ordering periods)

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A2.2 Additional Pay Items during the Exclusive Use Period

Offerors shall complete the shaded areas below.

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE (Reimbursed as Time & Materials (T&M) with the exception of Wet Flight Rates (FT)) IAW FAR Clause 52.212-4 Alt I

SCHEDULE

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i Extended Standby – Pilot EP INDEFINITE HOUR $57.00 ii Extended Standby – Mechanic EM INDEFINITE HOUR $60.00 iii Additional Pilot P03 INDEFINITE EACH

(per day) iv Additional Mechanic MC INDEFINITE DAILY $ v 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 Aircraft Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart Exhibit)

SD

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$500.00 vi

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage

SMS

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MILE

350-749 gallons $2.64 750-1,499 gallons $3.67 1,500 or more gallons $5.90 vii Fuel Charge FC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost (See C23) viii Per Diem PD INDEFINITE EACH For Lodging – Actual cost or above per diem with justification – receipt(s) required for lodging (See C23)

M&IE Authorized daily per diem rate (See C23) iv

Miscellaneous Contractor Costs (Special Charge)

SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost (See C23) x Flight Time with Pilot Wet FT INDEFINITE HOUR As calculated upon relocation to the Lower 48 (See C23.5)

A2.2.1 Per Diem will be paid at 75% for meals & incidentals (if not provided by the Government) on the first and last day of travel and no lodging will be paid on the last day of travel.

A2.2.2 Minimum Guarantee/Maximum Quantity - the minimum guarantee under the contract, as required by FAR clause 52.216- 19, is the total funded amount for Daily Availability during the base ordering year only for the 75-day Exclusive Use Period, as awarded on the first fully funded 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.

A2.2.3 The start date for exclusive use period may be changed by the issuance of an Authorization to Proceed in accordance with C14.

A2.2.4 If the contractor is relocated to the lower 48 states, Southbound flight time thru Canada shall be paid at the dry flight rate until the first enroute stop is required. 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.

A2.2.5 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.

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained exclusive use airplane flight services to support fire suppression operations in Alaska and possibly the lower 48 States. Contractor services include provision of an aircraft, personnel, and all other associated equipment as prescribed in this solicitation/contract. Water will be scooped from water sources such as lakes or rivers or loaded at ground locations.

Wetting agents (foam) and chemical fire retardant may be utilized at the Government’s discretion in the Contractor’s aircraft.

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

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

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

B1.5 This aircraft may be dispatched to the lower 48 States from Alaska. Because deployment to the lower 48 usually requires transit through Canada, all contractor personnel are required to possess current passports. For the lower 48 specific equipment and/or operational requirements, refer to the Contiguous United States Supplement, Exhibit 1.

B2 Certifications

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

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

B2.2 Type 4 Air Tanker contract aircraft must be certificated under 14 CFR 23, 25 or CAR 3. Aircraft must have parts manufacturing and engineering support for continued airworthiness from the current type certificate holder or supplemental type certificate holder. Aircraft must also be certificated in the restricted category under 14 CFR Part

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

B2.2.1 The Government will evaluate single engine amphibious water scooping aircraft with a capacity of 800 U.S.

gallons for use as scoopers. Aircraft will be evaluated at a weight and maximum load consistent with the aircraft type certificate or approved increased load (supplemental type certificate (STC)).

B2.2.2 Aircraft must have a gate system that meets Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) requirements for a Type 4 single engine airtanker. The gates and flow control system must have IAB approval. However, single engine amphibious water scooping aircraft are not specifically evaluated or approved by the IAB.

B2.3 For the purposes of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), this contract is considered to be a specialty air services contract.

Canadian operators must be in compliance with USMCA and Specialty Air Service (SAS) Operations Advisory

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

B2.4 Operations Manual Requirements

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

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

B2.4.2 The approved aircraft inspection program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

B2.4.9 Continuity of operations. Procedures for when personnel, aircraft or equipment become unavailable.

B2.4.10 One copy of the manual must be maintained at the operator's principal operations base. Additional copies must be readily available to pilots and support personnel while on contract away from the base.

B2.4.11 One complete copy of the Contractor’s operations manual is required to be submitted within ten days of contract award and will be incorporated and made a part of the contract. The Contractor is required to provide any written updates that are made to their operations manual to the Contracting Officer (CO) during the life of the contract.

B2.5 Training Program

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

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

B2.5.2 One complete copy of the Contractor’s training program is required to be submitted at the time of contract bid and will be considered incorporated and made a part of the contract. The Contractor is required to provide any written updates that are made to their training program to the CO during the life of the contract.

B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications)

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

B4 Contracts and Task Orders

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

B4.2 Electronic copies of contracts and task orders may be used. The contractor must ensure that the contract is current including all modifications and are uploaded on an appropriate viewing device (e.g., laptop or tablet), which must be charged and made available at the aircraft for reference by government representatives upon request.

Further, the contractor must agree to hold the government harmless for any inadvertent or accidental damage to the device.

B4.3 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.

B5 Condition of Equipment

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

B5.2 Prior to inspection and acceptance, the Contractor must permanently repair or replace all windows and windshields that have been temporarily repaired. All windows and windshields must be maintained at all times and must be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs which hinder visibility.

B5.3 The aircraft interior must be clean and neat with no unrepaired tears, rips, or other damage. The exterior finish, including the paint, must be clean, neat, and in good condition. Any corrosion must be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

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

B5.4 The aircraft must be free of chemical odor and residue. Hopper tanks and the entire aircraft must be rinsed with a neutralizer. Many products are available, but the Government has experienced success with the following:

“Neutralizer” (“Neutra-Sol”) by Becker Underwood, Inc., (800-232-5907) or “Wipe-Out” by Helena Chemical Co.

(901 752-4414).

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

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

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B6.1 Instruments and equipment required by certification and in accordance with 14 CFR 91.205 (VFR day and night).

The following additional instruments must be installed, operable, and airworthy:

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

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

B6.1.3 Free air temperature indicator. B6.1.4 Rate-of-climb indicator.

B6.2 Landing lights.

B6.3 White wing-tip strobe lights.

B6.4 High visibility, pulsating, forward-facing conspicuity lighting. Many products will meet this requirement, but the Government has experienced success with the following source: Field Support Services, 770-454-1130.

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

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

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

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

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

Normal

After landing

Preflight

Shutdown

Before starting engine(s)

Before takeoff

Cruise

Before drop

After drop

Before landing

Emergencies:

Fuel

Electrical

Hydraulic

Mechanical

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B6.6.3 Each aircraft must carry a chart that will assist the pilot in determining the appropriate retardant/suppressant load capability for the environmental conditions present within authorized maximum weight limits for that specific aircraft. The chart will not supersede any FAA approved or recognized manuals or charts. The chart must be in the aircraft and accessible to the pilot during loading operations. (Also see B19.6.)

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

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

B6.7.1 Reserved

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

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

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

B6.7.2.3 Emergency systems dependent on pre-charged bottles must have a positive means of checking the air/gas pre-charge system pressure in addition to the gate system hydraulic pressure prior to the first flight of the day. If the positive means of checking is an operational check, rather than a real-time pressure gauge, the procedures for that operational check must be incorporated into the pilot's preflight checklist and the company's training program.

B6.7.2.4 The primary emergency dump control must be positioned within easy reach of a pilot strapped in his or her seat. Electrically operated controls must be wired directly from a source of power isolated from the normal aircraft electrical bus and protected by a fuse or circuit breaker.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General

B7.1.1 The Contractor must provide, install, and maintain the following systems in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the installation and maintenance standards of Section B7. Detailed avionics systems performance requirements are listed in Avionics Operational Test Standards (copies available upon request from OAS Avionics, or the most recent list may be found online at: https://www.nifc.gov/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 ELTs 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. Although not required by Federal Aviation

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Regulations, the aircraft’s radio call sign (normally the aircraft registration number) must be displayed on the instrument panel, in view of the flight crew.

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

B7.3.3.1 The transceiver’s operational frequency range must include the band of 136.0000 MHz to 173.9975 MHz.

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

B7.3.3.2 Carrier output power for the transceiver must be 10 watts nominal value (original design specification).

The transceiver must be capable of displaying receiver and transmitter operating frequency, alpha-numeric channel labels, and must provide both receiver and transmitter activation indicators for MAIN and GUARD. Simultaneous monitoring of both MAIN and GUARD receivers is required. Scanning of the GUARD frequency is not acceptable.

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

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

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

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

B7.3.4 Reserved

B7.3.5 Automated Flight Following (AFF) Program

B7.3.5.1 One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware 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 to not endanger any occupant from AFF aircraft hardware during periods of turbulence. Antennas should be placed where they have the best view of the overhead sky as possible. Externally mounted antennas are recommended to improve system performance. Any visual indicators for remotely installed units must be mounted so that they can be easily viewed by the pilot.

B7.3.5.3 AFF communications must be always fully operational in all areas of operation. Contractors working in or accepting dispatches to the State of Alaska, Southern Canada, or Western Canada must have an AFF system capable of being always tracked in these locations. Not all manufacturers’ AFF equipment communication links will operate effectively in all geographic areas.

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B7.3.5.4 The contractor must maintain a subscription service through the AFF aircraft hardware provider allowing AFF position reporting for satellite tracking via the Government AFF viewing software. The position-reporting interval must be every two minutes while the aircraft is in flight. The contractor must register their AFF aircraft hardware with the Government through https://www.aff.gov providing complete tail number; manufacturer and serial number of the AFF transceiver; aircraft make and model; and contractor contact information. If the contractor relocates previously registered AFF aircraft hardware into another aircraft, then the contractor must contact the government’s AFF Program making the appropriate changes prior to aircraft use. In all cases, the contractor must ensure that the correct aircraft information is indicated within AFF. The contractor must contact the Government of system changes, scheduled maintenance, and planned service outages.

B7.3.5.5 Registration contact information, a web accessible feedback form, and additional information is available at: https://www.aff.gov.

B7.3.5.6 Prior to the aircraft’s annual contract inspection, the contractor must ensure compliance with all AFF systems requirements. The contractor must additionally perform an operational check of the system. As a minimum, the operational check must consist of confirming the aircraft being tested is displayed in AFF.gov (indicating it is currently transmitting data to AFF.gov) and that all information displayed in AFF.gov is current. A username and password are required to access AFF.gov. Log on to the AFF website at https://www.aff.gov to request a username and password.

B7.3.5.7 If AFF becomes inoperable/unreliable the aircraft may, at the discretion of the Government, remain available for service utilizing radio/voice system for flight following. The contractor will return the AFF system to full operational capability within 72 hours after the inoperative/unreliable unit is first discovered as defective.

B7.3.5.8 AFF Systems must comply with supplemental requirements contained in Specification Section Supplement document available at: https://www.aff.gov/support/Specification_Section_Supplement.pdf.

B7.4 Navigational Systems

B7.4.1 At least one of the following VFR navigations systems must be installed:

B7.4.1.1 One permanently installed, panel-mounted Global Positioning System (GPS) system utilizing an approved, fixed external aircraft antenna. The navigational databases must be updated at least annually.

B7.4.1.2 One portable Aviation GPS unit (Garmin GPS 660 or 760 etc..) utilizing aviation-based software providing overhead orientation. Unit must be connected to remote antenna separate from GPS unit. Navigational databases must be updated at least annually.

B7.4.1.3 One tablet or mobile device, minimum size of 3.0 inches wide x 1.5 inches high, provided the portable unit is securely mounted, utilizing aviation application software (Foreflight, Garmin Pilot, etc..) that incorporates overhead orientation and georeferencing of aircraft position on the map The display must show aircraft position in relation to airspace boundaries, including military, controlled, and restricted areas. Application software must allow for disabling of internal GPS sourcing and allow for sourcing of external remote GPS antenna signal. Application software subscription must be current.

B7.4.2 All GPS systems must allow for continuous application of aircraft electrical power through circuit protected source.

B7.4.3 All GPS Systems must use WGS-84 datum and reference latitude and longitude coordinates in degrees, minutes, decimal minutes (DM) mode.

B7.4.4 Reserved

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B7.4.5 All GPS Systems must ensure secure mounting and shall be located in a position to provide the PIC a clear view of aircraft panel and the unit display and unrestricted access to aircraft and unit controls.

B7.4.6 Portable Aviation GPS units, GPS tablets, or mobile GPS device systems will not be used for aircraft primary navigation in aircraft conducting IFR operations.

B7.5 Audio Systems

B7.5.1 One audio control system must be provided which provides controls for selection and operation of all installed transceivers via a single set of jacks through which the helmet-mounted, noise-cancelling microphone and earphones are connected.

B7.6 Other Avionics

B7.6.1 One air traffic control (ATC) transponder and altitude reporting system meeting the requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.215 (a)…