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Interior Business Center, AQD Acquisition Services Directorate 381 Elden Street Suite 2000A Herndon VA 20170 USA The intent of this solicitation is to solicit Exclusive Use Smokejumper Flight Services for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the suppression of wildfires.

Period of Performance: 03/01/2026 to 02/28/2031

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ITEM NO.

00001 Exclusive Use Smokejumper Flight Services

March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2031

TOTAL CEILING VALUE: $26,000,000.00

Product/Service Code: F003

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SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICING

BLM Exclusive Use Smokejumper 1 Solicitation # 140D0425R0071 Flight Services

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular AD Airworthiness Directive AMS Aviation Management System A&P Airframe and Power Plant APCO Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials AQD Acquisition Services Directorate ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASO Aviation Safety Office ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC Air Traffic Control AUR Aircraft Use Report CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative CFR Code of Federal Regulations CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System DM Degrees/Minutes/Decimal Minutes DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter EPA Environmental Protection Agency ERG Emergency Response Guidebook FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations FS Forest Service FTR Federal Travel Regulations GVW Gross Vehicle Weight GPM Gallons Per Minute GPS Global Positioning System HIGE Hover-In-Ground Effect HOGE Hover-Out-of-Ground Effect IAT Interagency Aviation Training

IBC Interior Business Center ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICS Intercom System IFR Instrument Flight Rules IP Institute of Petroleum IPP Invoice Processing Platform MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins NFPA National Fire Protection Association NTSB National Transportation Safety Board NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group OAS Office of Aviation Services PA Public Address System PA Pressure Altitude PFD Personal Flotation Device PIC Pilot-In-Command PPE Personal Protective Equipment PSD Plastic Sphere Dispenser PSI Pounds per Square Inch PTT Push-To-Talk RFP Request for Proposals RPM Revolutions Per Minute SIC Second-In-Command SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated SMS Safety Management System Plan STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry Procedures TBO Time Between Overhaul TERO Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances TSO Technical Service Order UL Underwriter’s Laboratory USDA United States Department of Agriculture VFR Visual Flight Rules VNE Velocity Never Exceed VOX Voice Activation VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

BLM Exclusive Use Smokejumper 2 Solicitation # 140D0425R0071 Flight Services

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 – Item Requirement

The Department of Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), requires contractor-operated and maintained aircraft for exclusive use smokejumper support. The aircraft will be used for transporting and dropping smokejumpers, transporting, and dropping paracargo, reconnaissance, testing of parachutes, and other aerial equipment, transportation of personnel and cargo in support of fire suppression activities, search and rescue, natural resources missions, and other administrative and related resources activities as directed by the Government. Each aircraft will be fully-contractor-operated, and contractor-maintained. The Contractor will provide both scheduled and nonscheduled maintenance as required to keep the aircraft airworthy in with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and DOI policy.

The designated base of operations for the aircraft is Boise, Idaho; however, the aircraft will be subject to dispatch anywhere in the contiguous United States and Alaska. The resulting Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract’s performance period will include a five (5)-year ordering period, and a possible 6-month extension under FAR Clause 52.217-8. The Contractor shall be required to respond and commence operations at Boise, ID, or other locations as mutually agreed upon within a maximum of 24 hours from the time the Government contacts the Contractor.

Designated Base: Boise, ID

Bureau: Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

Performance Period: Five (5)-year ordering period, March 01, 2026 – February 28, 2031.

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

Crew Compliment Required: Pilot-in-command (PIC) and relief PIC.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements:

• Must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate.

• Aircraft certified under Civil Air Regulation Part 3, or 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 for Single Pilot operation. Copilot seat must be made available to the spotter during smokejumper missions.

• Visual Flight Rules (VFR)/Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Day/Night.

• Payload of 3,400 pounds with 2.5 hours of fuel plus a 30-minute fuel reserve, 200 pounds per pilot, and 25-pound survival kit when equipped for smokejumper operations as required per Section B.

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

25º Celsius.

• Minimum airspeed of 175 Knots True Air-Speed (KTAS) at 8,000’ pressure altitude.

• Minimum seating for eight smokejumpers on Simula seats or other approved seats for smokejumpers plus two payloader seats.

• Side-facing exit aft of main landing gear with FAA approval for aircraft operation with door removed or in-flight opening of this exit door.

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

(Smokejumper Aircraft Screening and Evaluation Subcommittee | NWCG).

https://www.nwcg.gov/committee/smokejumper-aircraft-screening-and-evaluation-subcommittee

BLM Exclusive Use Smokejumper 3 Solicitation # 140D0425R0071 Flight Services

A2 – Schedules of Services and Prices/Cost

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Offerors must complete and submit a pricing schedule for the item(s) they wish to be considered for. The Government plans to award up to two (2) contract(s) with an annual exclusive use period of 90 days. After the 90-day exclusive use period expires, aircraft services may be extended at the discretion of the Government.

Offerors shall complete the shaded areas below.

AIRCRAFT #1

DESIGNATED BASE

Boise, Idaho

ESTIMATED START DATE: April 13, 2026 ESTIMATED END DATE: July 12, 2026

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR

THIS PRICING

SCHEDULE

Make/Model:

FAA Registration #:

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

AMOUNT

1A Daily Availability Availability days subject to aircraft availability (See C14) AV Guaranteed

90 DAYS $ $

1B Estimated Flight Hours FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

1C

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

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

1D

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period (See C15) AV Estimated

90 DAYS

Not to exceed 1A

1E

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 1B

1F

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for Alaska (See Note 1)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 1C

1G 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

Estimated 10% of total Daily Availability and Flight Time

ORDERING DATES: March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

Note 1: Flight rate (FD) 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.

BLM Exclusive Use Smokejumper 4 Solicitation # 140D0425R0071 Flight Services

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Days

ESTIMATED

START DATE: April 12, 2027

ESTIMATED

END DATE: July 11, 2027

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

AMOUNT

2A Daily Availability Availability days subject to aircraft availability

AV Estimated

90 DAYS

2B Estimated Flight Hours

FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

2C Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for Alaska

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

2D

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period

AV Estimated

DAYS

Not to exceed 2A

2E

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 2B

2F

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for Alaska

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 2C

2G 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

Estimated 10% of total Daily

ORDERING DATES: March 1, 2027 – February 29, 2028 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

BLM Exclusive Use Smokejumper 5 Solicitation # 140D0425R0071 Flight Services

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Days

ESTIMATED

START DATE: April 17, 2028

ESTIMATED

END DATE: July 16, 2028

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

AMOUNT

3A Daily Availability Availability days subject to aircraft availability

AV Estimated

90 DAYS

3B Estimated Flight Hours

FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

3C Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for Alaska

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

3D

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period

AV Estimated

DAYS

Not to exceed 3A

3E

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 3B

3F

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for Alaska

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 3C

3G Additional pay items (T&M line item and optional extension) 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

Estimated 10% of total Daily

ORDERING DATES: March 1, 2028 – February 28, 2029 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

BLM Exclusive Use Smokejumper 6 Solicitation # 140D0425R0071 Flight Services

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Days

ESTIMATED

START DATE: April 16, 2029

ESTIMATED

END DATE: July 15, 2029

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

AMOUNT

4A Daily Availability Availability days subject to aircraft availability

AV Estimated

90 DAYS

4B Estimated Flight Hours

FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

4C Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for Alaska

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

4D

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period

AV Estimated

DAYS

Not to exceed 4A

4E

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 4B

4F

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for Alaska

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 4C

4G Additional pay items (T&M line item and optional extension) 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

Estimated 10% of total Daily

ORDERING DATES: March 1, 2029 – February 28, 2030 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

BLM Exclusive Use Smokejumper 7 Solicitation # 140D0425R0071 Flight Services

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Days

ESTIMATED

START DATE: April 15, 2030

ESTIMATED

END DATE: July 14, 2030

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

AMOUNT

5A Daily Availability Availability days subject to aircraft availability

AV Estimated

900 DAYS

5B Estimated Flight Hours

FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

5C Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for Alaska

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

5D

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period AV Estimated

90 DAYS

Not to exceed 5A

5E

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 5B

5F

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for Alaska

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 5C

5G Additional pay items (T&M line item and optional extension) 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

Estimated 10% of total Daily

ORDERING DATES: March 1, 2030 – February 28, 2031 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

BLM Exclusive Use Smokejumper 8 Solicitation # 140D0425R0071 Flight Services

Offerors shall complete the shaded areas below:

AIRCRAFT #2

DESIGNATED BASE

Boise, Idaho

ESTIMATED START DATE: May 11, 2026 ESTIMATED END DATE: August 9, 2026

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR

THIS PRICING

SCHEDULE

Make/Model:

FAA Registration #:

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

AMOUNT

1A Daily Availability Availability days subject to aircraft availability (See C14)

AV Guaranteed

90 DAYS

1B Estimated Flight Hours

FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

1C

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

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

1D

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period (See C15)

AV Estimated

90 DAYS

Not to exceed 1A

1E

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 1B

1F

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for Alaska (See Note 1)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 1C

1G Additional pay items (T&M line item and optional extension) 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

Estimated 10% of total Daily

ORDERING DATES: March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

Note 1: Flight rate (FD) 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.

BLM Exclusive Use Smokejumper 9 Solicitation # 140D0425R0071 Flight Services

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Days

ESTIMATED

START DATE: May 10, 2027

ESTIMATED

END DATE: August 8, 2027

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

AMOUNT

2A Daily Availability Availability days subject to aircraft availability

AV Estimated

90 DAYS

2B Estimated Flight Hours

FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

2C Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for Alaska

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

2D

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period AV Estimated

90 DAYS

Not to exceed 2A

2E

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 2B

2F

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for Alaska

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 2C

2G 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

Estimated 10% of total Daily

ORDERING DATES: March 1, 2027 – February 29, 2028 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

BLM Exclusive Use Smokejumper 10 Solicitation # 140D0425R0071 Flight Services

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Days

ESTIMATED

START DATE: May 15, 2028

ESTIMATED

END DATE: August 13, 2028

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

AMOUNT

3A Daily Availability Availability days subject to aircraft availability

AV Estimated

90 DAYS

3B Estimated Flight Hours

FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

3C Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for Alaska

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

3D

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period AV Estimated

90 DAYS

Not to exceed 3A

3E

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 3B

3F

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for Alaska

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 3C

3G Additional pay items (T&M line item and optional extension) 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

Estimated 10% of total Daily

ORDERING DATES: March 1, 2028 – February 28, 2029 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

BLM Exclusive Use Smokejumper 11 Solicitation # 140D0425R0071 Flight Services

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Days

ESTIMATED

START DATE: May 14, 2029

ESTIMATED

END DATE: August 12, 2029

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

AMOUNT

4A Daily Availability Availability days subject to aircraft availability

AV Estimated

90 DAYS

4B Estimated Flight Hours

FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

4C Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for Alaska

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

4D

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period AV Estimated

90 DAYS

Not to exceed 4A

4E

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 4B

4F

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for Alaska

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 4C

4G Additional pay items (T&M line item and optional extension) 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

Estimated 10% of total Daily

ORDERING DATES: March 1, 2029 – February 28, 2030 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

BLM Exclusive Use Smokejumper 12 Solicitation # 140D0425R0071 Flight Services

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Days

ESTIMATED

START DATE: May 13, 2030

ESTIMATED

END DATE: August 11, 2030

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

AMOUNT

5A Daily Availability Availability days subject to aircraft availability

AV Estimated

900 DAYS

5B Estimated Flight Hours

FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

5C Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for Alaska

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

5D

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period AV Estimated

90 DAYS

Not to exceed 5A

5E

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours

FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 5B

5F

EXTENSION (Optional) Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for Alaska

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Not to exceed 5C

5G Additional pay items (T&M line item and optional extension) 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

Estimated 10% of total Daily

ORDERING DATES: March 1, 2030 – February 28, 2031 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

BLM Exclusive Use Smokejumper 13 Solicitation # 140D0425R0071 Flight Services

A3 – Additional Pay Items

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT RATE

i Extended Standby – Pilot EP INDEFINITE HOUR $65.00 ii Fuel Charge FC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost iii Special Charges – Miscellaneous

Allowable Expenses for transportation costs, landing fees, rental cars, etc..

SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost

A3.1 Minimum Guarantee - The minimum guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is the total amount for Daily Availability during the first 90-day exclusive use period ONLY, as awarded on the first task order.

A3.2 The start date for exclusive use period may be changed by the issuance of a Task Order in accordance with C14.

A3.3 Northbound flight time thru Canada shall be paid at the wet flight rate until the first enroute stop is required for fuel. The Contractor shall close out the OAS-23 Flight Use report at this time and enter fuel on board.

(Contractor will be provided a credit for fuel on board, using the price per gallon contained in the contract) The Contractor shall begin a new OAS-23 Flight Use Report upon resuming flight through Canada. This flight time shall be at the dry flight rate specified in the schedule of items. The Contractor shall be reimbursed for fuel acquired upon submission of an itemized fuel receipt that identifies the purchase location, type of fuel purchased, gallons purchased, price per gallon, and total cost. Conversion of Canadian currency to US currency shall be made at time of payment.

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

The cost of fuel purchased and provided by the Contractor in lieu of Government-furnished fuel while operating in Alaska will be reimbursed to the Contractor as provided below:

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

Government-furnished fuel utilized by the Contractor in support of maintenance flights, repositioning aircraft, crew transportation, or any other flight for the convenience of the Contractor, will result in a deduction from the Contractor using the Contractor’s proposed wet flight rate specified in Section A times the flight time for the Contractor’s benefit.

The Government will furnish, transport and store all aircraft fuel required at no expense to the Contractor.

A3.4 Exhibits that will be applicable under the contract are included at the end of Section C; exhibits that are only applicable during the solicitation phase of this procurement are included at the end of Section E

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The 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 Effective 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 Effective Date

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

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

Boise, Idaho (KBOI) Jackson Jet Center Average $6.58 http://www.airnav.com/fuel

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 (EU) fixed wing Smokejumper platform within the contiguous 48 States and Alaska. Contractor services include provision of an airplane, pilot(s), fuel, aircraft maintenance support, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation. Aircraft will be used for transporting and dropping smokejumpers, transporting and dropping paracargo, reconnaissance, testing of parachutes, and other aerial equipment, transportation of personnel and cargo in support of fire suppression activities, search and rescue, natural resources missions, and other administrative and related resources activities as directed by the Government.

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

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

B1.4 Aircraft may be dispatched to or from Alaska. Because deployment to or from Alaska usually requires transit through Canada, contractor personnel are required to possess current passports if transiting through Canada. For additional Alaska-specific equipment and/or operational requirements, refer to the Alaska Supplement Exhibit (see Section C – Exhibit 4).

B1.5 During any task order period, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use of the Government

B2 Certification

The Contractor must obtain and keep current all 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 Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Air Carrier Certificate 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., airplane, multiengine, visual flight rules (VFR), instrument flight rules (IFR), day/night, passengers, and cargo).

B2.2 The aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR Part 135.63 or Operations Specifications Part D, "Aircraft Listing," as appropriate.

B2.3 The contract aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate and have engineering support for continued air worthiness from the current type certificate holder or supplemental type certificate holder.

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

B2.4 The Contractor must have Operations Specifications that permit all Contiguous United States and Alaska operations.

B2.5 The aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate issued under 14 CFR 21.183.

B2.6 The installation of any special equipment called for by this contract must be FAA approved. Approval may be in accordance with an STC or FAA field approval. This includes Government-furnished equipment (GFE):

Simula seats. The Contractor may offer an alternative to the side facing Simula bench seat. (See B6.5)

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B2.7 The aircraft may also have a restricted airworthiness certificate issued under 14 CFR 21.25 and 21.185 to include the special purpose of forest and wildlife conservation (fire suppression) work. Aircraft with a restricted airworthiness certificate must also have a standard airworthiness certificate. Multiple Airworthiness Certificates are issued in accordance with 14 CFR 21.187.

B2.7.1 When the aircraft is configured for smokejumper operations it may be operated in the restricted airworthiness category.

B2.7.2 Installation of Government Simula seats and operations with an open door may necessitate the aircraft to be operated in the restricted category.

B2.7.3 If the aircraft is to be operated with a restricted airworthiness certificate the Contractor must have a certificate of waiver or authorization issued from the FAA to the Contractor authorizing operation of a Restricted Category aircraft over densely populated areas. The specific regulation required to be waived is: 14 CFR 91.313(e)(1)(2) and (3).

B2.8 For contracts less than 90 days, the Contractor must have a certificate of waiver or authorization issued from the FAA to the Contractor authorizing operations at less than minimum safe altitudes as prescribed in 14 CFR

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

B2.9 A Contractor from the lower 48 dispatched to Alaska needs to have Operations Specifications that permit Alaska operations.

B2.10 See Section C - Exhibit 4, Alaska Supplement – First Aid and Survival Kits.

B3 Order of Precedence - Specifications

In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order shall be used in such resolution: (i) Typed provisions of these specifications; (ii) DOI OAS Office of Aviation Services supplements and/or 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, modifications, and task orders (if applicable) in each contract aircraft throughout the performance period.

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

B4.3 Electronic copies of contracts and task orders may be used. The Contractor must ensure that the contract is current including all modifications and are uploaded on an appropriate viewing device (e.g., laptop or tablet), which must be charged and made available at the aircraft for reference by government representatives upon request.

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

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EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment

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

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

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

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

B5.4 See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit for examples of lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable (See Section C – Exhibit 3)

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

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

B6.1 Standard equipment.

B6.1.1 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit shall be installed in the cabin (see Section C – Exhibit 4).

B6.1.2 A survival kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit shall be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and shall be included in weight and balance/load calculations (see Section C – Exhibit 4).

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

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

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

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

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

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

B6.1.9 Cabin heater.

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

B6.1.11 In lieu of GFE-Simula seats (see B6.5.1) the Contractor may provide side facing bench style seats with storage space under them for at least eight (8) smokejumpers.

B6.1.12 Reserved.

B6.2 Contractor-furnished specialized equipment.

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

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

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

B6.2.4 A handrail of smooth contour that shall encircle the entire top and the upper half of the forward side of the left side jumper exit/paracargo door opening. The handrail shall be designed and installed so as not to restrict the size of the door opening and not to hinder the opening or removal of the door. The handrail must be constructed and installed in accordance with NTDP drawings or manufacturer’s specifications.

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

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

B6.2.6 Reserved

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

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

B6.2.9 Standard Douglas (Brownline) or similar - type seat track and a minimum of 12 cargo tiedown rings and two ratcheting type cargo straps (6,000-pound minimum capacity at least 15 feet long) to adequately secure multiple bundle cargo loads.

B6.2.9.1 The standard Douglas-type seat track or similar will be installed over the left and right under floor seat rails from passenger compartment forward bulkhead rearward to most aft bulkhead.

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B6.2.9.1.1 The left track will be installed in sections with openings between sections to permit the legs of the fold-up utility seats to engage the cutouts in the aircraft floor.

B6.2.9.1.2 In addition to the floor-mounted seat track, tracks of the same specifications will be installed along each cabin side-wall directly below the fold-up seat attach fittings and extend from the forward most factory-installed nut plate location to the location of the most rearward fold-up seat attach fittings on each side. This seat track may be "notched" as necessary immediately below each seat fitting to allow structural clearance for parts of the seat assembly.

B6.2.9.1.3 Aft track segment for use with smoke-jumper restraint system must be installed. (See paragraph 6.5.4, MTDP Smokejumper Aircraft Accessories Equipment Drawings List, drawing MTDP 805.

B6.2.10 Aircraft must have the same capability, FAA approved, as referenced in paragraph B6.2.9. The seat track arrangement is similar to that used for mounting standard commuter seats and is intended for cargo tiedown rings.

B6.3 Side Door Requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

Note: B6.3.4 and B6.3.5 may be to the same door or two separate doors that are interchangeable. Upon request the government will provide drawings showing these specifications.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. Part Two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWzt8ip9dls&feature=youtu.be

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

4. Part Four: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aENhhaPsxc&feature=youtu.be

B6.5.3 Spotters’ helmets.

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

B6.5.4.1 Primary vertical anchor, secondary horizontal anchor jump-step, step attachment, and other accessories.

Drawings for these items are available from the USDA Forest Service, National Technology and Development Program (NTDP), 5785 Hwy 10 W, Missoula, Montana 59808, Attention: NTDP Smokejumper Equipment Specialist, telephone 406-329-3900.

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

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

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General.

B7.1.1 The Contractor must provide, install, and maintain the following systems in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the installation and maintenance standards of Section B7. Detailed avionics systems performance requirements are listed in Avionics Operational Test Standards(FS/OAS_A24F) (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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Lg7GdrBQ8&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWzt8ip9dls&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K--MEfjgAQc&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aENhhaPsxc&feature=youtu.be https://www.nifc.gov/sites/default/files/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.pdf https://www.nifc.gov/resources/NIICD/niicd-documents

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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 aircraft 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 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 Two P25-compliant VHF-FM transceivers. Each transceiver (FM-1, FM-2) must provide selection of narrowband analog (12.5 kHz) or narrowband digital (12.5kHz) operation on each of a minimum of 100 channels.

Each transceiver’s operational controls must be located and arranged so that the pilot and observer/copilot, when seated, have full and unrestricted movement of each control without interference from their clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls.

B7.3.3.1 Each VHF-FM 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 VHF- FM transceiver must also incorporate a separate, programmable GUARD receiver, with accompanying GUARD transmit capability. Unless instructed by the Government for use on a specific project, all frequencies programmed for use under this Contract must be in the narrowband analog mode.

B7.3.3.2 Carrier output power for each VHF-FM 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 VHF-FM 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

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