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140D0427R0110

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Interior Business Center, AQD Acquisition Services Directorate 381 Elden Street Suite 2000A Herndon VA 20170

12/01/2026 1200 ES

Justin Kondeff

D27

D27

Justin Kondeff

481211

1,500

10/26/2026

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Interior Business Center, AQD

Acquisition Services Directorate

381 Elden Street

Suite 2000A

Herndon VA 20170 USA

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ACCEPTED,

Period of Performance: 05/01/2027 to

04/30/2032

00010 1 YRType I Helicopter Services

Product/Service Code: V221

Product/Service Description:

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION-

TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: PASSENGER AIR

CHARTER

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

USWFS Exclusive Use Type 1 Helicopter 1 Solicitation #140D0427R00xx

Contents

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT

A2 Schedules of Services and Prices/Costs

A3 Schedule Boise, Idaho Exclusive Use Period of 150 days

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract B2 Certifications B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications) B4 Contracts

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements B7 Avionics Requirements

B8 Mechanic’s Support Vehicle and Fuel Servicing Vehicle Equipment (FSV) Requirements (FSV Not Required in Alaska-Only in the Lower 48 States)

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 Pilot Requirements and Authority B10 Pilot Qualifications B11 Personnel Duty Limitations B12 Flight Crewmembers’ Duty and Flight Limitations B13 Mechanic Requirement B14 Mechanic Qualifications B15 Mechanic Duty Limitations B16 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Requirement and Qualifications (Required for Lower 48 States Operations Only) ...28 B17 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Duty Limitations B18 Relief Crew Requirement

OPERATIONS

B19 Pilot Authority and Responsibility B20 Flight Operations B21 Security of Aircraft and Equipment B22 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Flight Operations B23 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Ground Operations B24 Transportation of Hazardous Materials B25 Fuel and Servicing Requirements

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

B26 General - Maintenance B27 Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Manufacturer's Mandatory Service Bulletins (MMSB’s) B28 Manuals/Records B29 Maintenance B30 Maintenance Test Flight

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B31 Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and Life-Limited Parts B32 Weight and Balance

SECTION C - CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

RFO 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. (Deviation) (Jan 2026) RFO 52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020) RFO 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) RFO 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995) RFO 52.216-32 Task-Order and Delivery-Order Ombudsman (Sep 2019) RFO 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) RFO 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (Deviation) (May 2026)

RFO 52.252-6 Authorized Deviation in Clauses (Nov 2020) 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEP 2011) 1452.228- 71 Aircraft and General Public Liability Insurance (MAR 1989)

RFO 52.212-4(b) Inspection/Acceptance-The following is added:

(Only Applies to Alaska) Contractor Responsibilities - Conduct of Business on a Military Installation. (Alaska Only) Government Identification Cards - Contractor Employees (Alaska Only) Flight Time

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 Aircraft Use Reports (AUR) C2 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (FEB 2021) C3 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements C4 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) (Dec 2015) C5 Aircraft Insurance C6 Prework Meeting

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C7 Contract Period C8 Exclusive Use Period C9 Extension of Exclusive Use Period

Administrative Matters C10 Government Representatives and POCs C11 Safety C12 Mishaps C13 Suspension of Pilot

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C14 Availability Requirements C15 Schedule of Operations and Reaction Time C16 Maintenance During Availability Period C17 Unavailability and Damages

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C18 Daily Availability

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C19 Flight Time C20 Mobilization/Demobilization C21 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items) C22 Government Miscellaneous Charges C23 Economic Price Adjustment (Does not apply to Alaska)

SECTION C EXHIBITS

Exhibit 1 Standard Interagency Load Calculations Method and Form Exhibit 2 Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart Exhibit 3 Unacceptable Aircraft Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit 4 Acceptable paint schemes Exhibit 5 First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit 6 Drawing FS/OAS A-15 Exhibit 7 Drawing FS/OAS A-16 Exhibit 8 Drawing FS/OAS A-17 Exhibit 9 Helicopter Synthetic Longline Requirements Exhibit 10 Helicopter Like Makes and Model Group Plus Series For Exclusive Use Contracts Exhibit 11 Safety Management System (SMS), Flight Time, ACCIDENT HISTORY, AND FAA Violation Questionnaire (Pre-Award Ver. 6.3 – 2026) Exhibit 12 Unavailability Conversion Chart Exhibit 13 Transportation Worksheet Exhibit 14 Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit 15 Alaska Supplement Exhibit 16 Integrated Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS)

SECTION D - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

D1 Instruction to Offerors D2 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard D3 Period for Acceptance of Offers D4 Submission of Offers D5 Offer Contents D6 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (RFO 52.212-2 (DEVIATION) Mar 2026) Evaluation Factors D7 Tradeoff Analysis and Contractor Selection

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

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

SECTION E EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT E-1 OFFEROR’S MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

EXHIBIT E-2 HELICOPTER QUESTIONNAIRE

EXHIBIT E-3 HELICOPTER INFORMATION FORM

EXHIBIT E-4 PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

EXHIBIT E-5 WAGE DETERMINATIONS

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular

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ACETA Aerial Capture Eradication and Tagging of Animals AIRS Aviation Invoice Reporting Support Application AD Airworthiness Directive A&P Airframe and Powerplant AOM Aviation Operations and Management APCO Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials AQD Acquisition Services Directorate ASM Aviation Safety Manager 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 the 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

HOGEJ Hover-out-of-Ground Effect, Jettisonable 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 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 RFO Revolutionary FAR Overhaul RPM Revolutions per Minute SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated 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 USWFS – United States Wildland Fire Service VFR Visual Flight Rules VNE Velocity Never Exceed VOX Voice Activation VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

USWFS Exclusive Use Type 1 Helicopter 5 Solicitation #140D0427R00xx

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT

The intent of this contract is to obtain fully contractor operated and maintained exclusive use helicopter flight services for 150 days for one aircraft to transport qualified non-crewmembers and/or cargo in support of fire and natural resource missions for the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS). 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 exclusive use period is May 15 through October 11 (150 days). The resulting Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract performance period will be a five-year ordering period. Contractor services include provision of helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicles, fuel, and all other associated equipment as prescribed in this contract.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Designated Base: Boise, Idaho

Exclusive Use Period: 150 Days (May 15-October 11)

Aircraft Requirements: One heavy (Type 1) helicopter as specified in Section B.

Crew Compliment Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC) with relief PIC, Second-in-Command (SIC) with relief SIC. fuel service vehicle driver with relief driver, and mechanic, secondary mechanic, and relief mechanic.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle and Mechanics Support Vehicle Requirement:

Each vehicle equipped as specified in Section B8.

Minimum Helicopter Requirements:

Seating: Twelve (12) insured passenger seats not including pilot and copilot seats.

Operated by two-pilot crew..

Payload: Non-jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 3,500 pounds at 25° degrees C at 7,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot/copilot weight of 400 pounds, a 35-pound survival kit and fuel for 1.9 hours total.

Powerplant: Two turbine engines

Airspeed: Capable of 140 KTAS at 7,000 feet and 25° degrees C.

Landing Gear: Wheeled landing gear with shock absorbing struts.

Door Configuration: Dual aft sliding doors.

Certification: Standard or restricted category airworthiness certificate.

Fuel System: Self-sealing fuel tanks incorporating breakaway valves and lines.

Target Aircraft Capabilities:

Performance Enhancements: BLR FastFin©, strakes, or equivalent system.

Integrated Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) Per Exhibit 16 Aircraft manufactured 1990 or newer.

External Rescue/Utility Systems: FAA Approved External Rescue Hoist FAA Approved Fast Rope Insertion/Extraction System (FRIES) capability. Any offered system must be acceptable to the USWFS-AOM.

Landing Gear: Rated to absorb impact over 10 g.

Wheel-ski (Tundra Pad) equipped capability for operations in Alaska and austere environments.

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*Note: Payload amounts shall be computed using the Government’s Standard Interagency Load Calculation Method and Form. This calculation will also incorporate the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart (Section C Exhibits), as well as the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report, and equipment list.

A2 Schedules of Services and Prices/Costs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This solicitation contains a schedule for one aircraft. The Government will select one contractor, to award with an annual exclusive use period of 150 days. After the 150-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 are 210 days, per item, per calendar year.

A3 Schedule Boise, Idaho Exclusive Use Period of 150 days.

Offerors shall complete the shaded areas below.

REPORTING BASE

Boise, ID

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

150 calendar days START DATE: May 15, 2027 END DATE: October 11, 2027

OFFEROR

NAME

Make/Model

Make/Model

AIRCRAFT FOR

THIS

PRICING

SCHEDULE

ITEM

0010 DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – GUARANTEED SUBJECT TO BEING AVAILABLE

1A Daily Availability Guaranteed days per aircraft subject to availability

AV

Guaranteed

150 DAYS $ $

1B Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours

FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

1C

MUTUAL EXTENSION

(Optional) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period

AV

Estimated

30 DAYS

1D

MUTUAL EXTENSION

(Optional) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

1E Additional pay items (Time & Material 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 $70,000.00 EST

ORDERING YEAR ONE May 1, 2027 – April 30, 2028, ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

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ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 150 Days START DATE May 15, 2028 END DATE October 11, 2028

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – GUARANTEED SUBJECT TO BEING AVAILABLE

2A Daily Availability

AV 150 DAYS $ $

2B Estimated Flight Hours

FT

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

2C

MUTUAL EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period

AV

2D

MUTUAL EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

2E 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.

ORDERING YEAR TWO May 1, 2028 – April 30, 2029, ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 150 Days START DATE May 15, 2029 END DATE October 11, 2029

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

AMOUNT

3A Daily Availability

3B Estimated Flight Hours FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

3C

MUTUAL EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period

AV

3D

MUTUAL EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

3E 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

ORDERING YEAR THREE May 1, 2029 – April 30, 2030, ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

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ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 150 Days START DATE May 15, 2030 END DATE October 11, 2030

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

4A Daily Availability

4B Estimated Flight Hours

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

4C

MUTUAL EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period

AV

Estimated

30 DAYS

4D

MUTUAL EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

4E 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.

ORDERING YEAR FOUR May 1, 2030 – April 30, 2031, ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 150 Days START DATE May 15, 2031 END DATE October 11, 2031

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

5A Daily Availability

5B Estimated Flight Hours

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

5C

MUTUAL EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period

AV

Estimated

30 DAYS

5D

MUTUAL EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

5E 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.

ORDERING YEAR FIVE May 1, 2031– April 30, 2032, ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

ESTIMATED TOTAL OF LINE ITEM 0010 (all years) $

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(Reimbursed as Time & Materials in accordance with RFO 52.212-4 Alt 1)

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT

APPLICABLE FOR

OPERATIONS IN

CONTERMINOUS 48

STATES

i Extended Standby – Pilot EP INDEFINITE HOUR $70.00 ii Extended Standby – Driver ET INDEFINITE HOUR $70.00 iii Extended Standby - Mechanic EM INDEFINITE HOUR $70.00 iv Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage SML

SMX

INDEFINITE MILE

350-749 gallons $2.39

750-1,499 gallons $ 3.30 1,500 or more gallons $ 4.60 v Miscellaneous Contractor Costs (Special Charge) SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost vi Per Diem and Subsistence Allowance PD INDEFINITE EACH Per FTR Schedule

Funding will not be obligated under the Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, but rather via issuance of task orders when services are required. No services are to be provided without a task order.

The Minimum Guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause FAR 52.216-22, is the total amount for Daily Availability during the Exclusive Use Period (150 days as awarded) under the first year’s task order. However, the guaranteed quantity for daily availability is subject to reductions due to unavailability. The estimated quantity for daily availability during an extension of the exclusive use period is not guaranteed and also is subject to reductions due to unavailability.

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.

The start date for services may be changed by the issuance of a Notice to Proceed in accordance with contract terms & conditions.

Only warranted Contracting Officers employed by the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Interior Business Center (IBC) Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) are authorized to issue task orders off this contract.

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FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

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

Requested and Effective Date This Adjustment

Type Aircraft Type I Helicopter Jet Fuel Av Gas

Fuel Source Location Boise Airport Terminal KBOI Phone No. 208-383-3300

Base Price $ Reference Price

Effective Date Award date Effective Date

Source Document ORIGINAL CONTRACT Source Document

Difference $ X consumption rate of Increase Due

Old Flight Rate New Flight Rate

Re-established Base Price Effective Date

BELOW INFORMATION SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE CONTRACTING AGENCY AT AWARD

Aircraft payload is an element of your offer. The hover-out-of ground effect (HOGE) payload that was confirmed for the aircraft identified on the following page is made a part of the contract. Payload is computed using the Section A payload requirement and will be verified at the time of aircraft inspection. Water/retardant bucket sizes accepted for this contract are identified below. Contractor’s Fuel Service Vehicle size relative to number of gallons of fuel the vehicle can carry is identified below.

GOVERNMENT USE ONLY

CONFIRMED HOGE PAYLOAD AMOUNT

PERFORMANCE REFERENCE (FLIGHT MANUAL PAGE/CHART)

WATER/RETARDANT BUCKET CAPACITY REQUIRED

1ST 2ND

FUEL SERVICE VEHICLE SIZE (IN GALLONS)

1ST VEHICLE 2ND VEHICLE (IF OFFERED)

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this solicitation and resultant single award IDIQ contract is to obtain a fully contractor operated and maintained exclusive use helicopter flight services to transport qualified non-crewmembers and/or cargo in support of Government natural resource missions. Contractor services include provision of a helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle, fuel, and all other associated equipment as prescribed in this contract. Missions may include, but are not limited to, fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, law enforcement limited to non-threatening surveillance and reconnaissance, STEP, hoist and Fast Rope Insertion Extraction System (FRIES), and other administrative and related resource activities. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

B1.2 During the exclusive use period and any subsequent extension, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

B1.3 The Government and Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to successfully complete this contract.

The Contractor’s employees’ cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude toward aviation safety and accomplishment of the mission are an integral element of this relationship.

B1.4 The Government has interagency and cooperative agreements with other Federal and State agencies and private landholders and may dispatch aircraft under this contract for such cooperative use.

B1.5 This aircraft may be dispatched to Alaska. Because deployment to Alaska usually requires transit through Canada, all required contractor personnel must possess current passports. For the Alaska-specific equipment and/or operational requirements, refer to the Alaska Supplement Exhibit (see Section C).

B2 Certifications

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

B2.1 A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier or Operating Certificate which authorizes the Contractor to operate in the category and class of aircraft and under flight conditions required by this contract (e.g., rotorcraft, visual flight rules (VFR) day/night, firefighters and cargo) in the conterminous United States and Alaska.

B2.2 A Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 (14 CFR 135) Air Carrier Certificate. These aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR 135.63 or Operations Specifications Part D, "Aircraft Listing," as appropriate. (Part D listing is not applicable to restricted category aircraft offered)

B2.3 A 14 CFR Part 133, “Rotorcraft External Load Operations” Certificate, which authorizes Class B loads, as a minimum.

The contract aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR Part 133.27(a) (Operations Specifications Part D, "D085 Aircraft Listing").

B2.4 A 14 CFR Part 137, “Agricultural Aircraft Operations” Certificate. These aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR Part 133.27(a) (Operations Specifications Part D, “Aircraft Listing”).

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

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

B2.5.1 Restricted category aircraft offered must be certified under 14 CFR 21.25 (b) (2) “Forest and Wildlife conservation.”

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

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B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications)

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

B4 Contracts

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

B4.2 The pilot must have task order information (i.e. task number, performance period) in his/her possession prior to any flights under this contract and make this information available to government representatives on request. Following receipt of a printed task order, the pilot will carry a hard copy of the task order in the aircraft.

B4.3 Electronic copies of contracts and task orders may be used. However, the contractor is responsible for ensuring that the documents are uploaded on an appropriate viewing device (e.g., laptop or tablet), which must be charged and made available at the aircraft for reference by government representatives upon request. Further, the contractor must agree to hold the government harmless for any inadvertent or accidental damage to the device.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment

The Contractor-furnished helicopter, fuel servicing vehicle, and all other required equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft systems and components must be free of leaks, except where specified by the manufacturer.

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

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

B5.3 Lap belt and shoulder harness assemblies shall be in acceptable condition as determined by the Government. See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit (see Section C) for examples of lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B5.4 Military or other similar low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. The AOM Technical Inspector may approve high visibility enhancements.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide one fully compliant helicopter that is equipped as shown below for each item:

B6.1 A complete set of current aeronautical charts covering the expected area of operations.

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

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

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B6.3 Free air temperature gauge.

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

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

B6.5.1 Shoulder harnesses equipped with inertia reel (either single or double strap) for each aft cabin occupant. All shoulder harness straps and lap belts must fasten with a single-point, metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism and shall be the same configuration in all aft cabin seats. Quick release buckles shall accommodate functionality with a leather gloved hand e.g., lift latch (airline seatbelt buckle style), or button (automotive style) that can be depressed to release. If energy attenuating seats are installed, then inertia reels are not required.

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

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

B6.8 Reserved

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

B6.10 A strobe light (with either a white, or half-white/half-red lens) or a flashing LED (red or white), mounted on top of the aircraft or otherwise visible from above, with an independent activating switch. A red strobe or rotating beacon does not satisfy this requirement.

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

B6.12 High visibility markings on main rotor blades as specified by the Acceptable Paint Schemes Exhibit.

B6.13 Reserved

B6.14 Reserved

B6.15 Equipped for closed circuit refueling with locking cap(s) or dust covers on fuel inlet ports (if manufactured for the model of aircraft offered.

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

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

B6.17 Cabin heater and window defogger.

B6.18 Wire strike protection system (mechanical). (If manufactured for the make and model of helicopter.)

B6.19 Reserved

B6.20 Cabin floor protection. Helicopters shall have floor protection (thickness not to exceed ½”) that allow for installation of all passenger seats and access to all factory floor anchor points.

B6.21 Reserved

B6.22 FAA approved internal cargo restraint system.

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B6.23 An accessory power source consisting of an MS 3112E-12-3S three-pin connector, accessible in the cabin. Pin B must be airframe ground; pin A must be +28VDC (for 28-volt aircraft); and pin C must be +14VDC (for 14-volt aircraft). The circuit must be protected by a 5-amp circuit protection.

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

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

B6.26 One cargo basket with a minimum length of 70 inches and a minimum capacity of 300 lbs. An externally side-mounted basket constructed with tubular frame and expanded metal incorporating a locking lid to secure cargo, capable of accommodating 58-inch-long shovels, rakes, and other tools. Note: Basket must be a quick attachment/detachment.

All construction methods must be as prescribed by Advisory Circulars 43.13-1B or other FAA approval. Reference STC#

SR02760LA.

B6.27 One keeperless cargo hook (On-Board Systems keeperless cargo hook or equal) that may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft. (See the cargo hook maintenance requirements in Section B29.)

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

B6.29 One collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit (see Section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE- J) of the contract aircraft at 5,000 feet pressure altitude (PA), 30˚ Celsius with two 200-pound pilots, 25-pound survival kit, and 1.5 total hours of fuel. The bucket must be capable of being operated with all increments of the longline; i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

B6.29.1 The bucket must be equipped with power fill capability allowing the bucket to be filled from shallow water sources.

Example: SEI Powerfill Snorkel System (or equivalent)

B6.30 A second collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit (see section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 7,000 feet PA, 25˚ Celsius with two 200-pound pilots, 25-pound survival kit, and 1.5 total hours of fuel. The bucket must also be capable of being operated with all increments of the longline; i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

B6.30.1 The bucket must be equipped with power fill capability allowing the bucket to be filled from shallow water sources.

Example: SEI Powerfill Snorkel System (or equivalent)

Note: The bucket combinations provided in B6.29 and B6.30 must provide adjustments that allow the widest range of altitude/temperature combinations (subject to the limitations of the bucket manufacturer’s available sizes) for the maximum lifting capability of the helicopter beginning at 5,000 feet PA at 30˚ Celsius extending upward to 7,000 feet PA at 25˚ Celsius and above. Two (2) variable capacity Powerfill capable gated buckets, each having multiple drop capability, may be used to meet the requirements in B6.29 and B6.30.

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

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

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

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

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

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B6.32.2 This connector must have multiple circuit capacity sufficient to provide power and control for Contractor-furnished equipment. The longline remote hook, fixed tank, or water bucket must be wired through this connector. A list of water buckets with required pin wiring can be found in the USDA Forest Service/DOI Office of Aviation Services Drawing A 16 Exhibit (see Section C). Wiring diagrams for various equipment configurations are available from the USWFS Aviation Operations and Management, 300 E. Mallard Drive, Suite 200, Boise, ID 83706, or USDA Forest Service, 3833 S.

Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705-5354.

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

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

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

B6.33.3 Synthetic rope meeting the requirements of the Helicopter Synthetic Longline Requirements Exhibit (see Section C).

B6.33.4 The length of the rope must be readily adjustable from 50 to 150 feet in 50-foot increments.

B6.33.5 Electrical cables must be protected from pinching by hooks or shackles and from damage caused by stretching of the line. The electrical wire must be long enough at the aircraft cargo hook end to prevent a swinging load from unplugging the electrical connector.

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

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

B6.34 Dual sliding doors for aft cabin passenger access.

B6.35 Left pilot door modified with bubble for performing vertical reference operations.

B6.36 For Alaska specific equipment requirements. Refer to Alaska Supplement Exhibit. (See Exhibit 15)

B6.36.1 The tundra pads, and camera/load monitoring system, as required in Exhibit 15, will be inspected and must be together with the aircraft for the initial inspection and all subsequent contract renewal inspections.

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.pdf). Copies available upon request from AOM 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.

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B7.2.3 Although the contract aircraft may not be certified for flight under instrument flight rules (IFR), the aircraft's static pressure systems, altimeter instrument systems, and automatic pressure altitude reporting systems 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 monitor 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).

B7.2.6 The aircraft must be equipped to meet the Cockpit Voice Recorder and/or Flight Data Recorder requirements of 14 CFR 91.609 or 14 CFR 135.151/135.152. This applies to both Standard and Restricted Category aircraft.

B7.3 Communications Systems

B7.3.1 One automatic-fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), certified under TSO-C126b (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-C126b 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 pilots. 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 operation on each of a minimum of 100 channels. Each transceivers’ operational controls must be located and arranged so that the pilot and /copilot when seated, have full and unrestricted movement of each control without interference from clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls.

B7.3.3.1 Each transceiver’s operational frequency range must include the band of 136.0000 MHz to 173.9975 MHz. The operator(s) must be able to program any usable channels within that band, along with any required CTCSS tones, National Access Codes (NAC’s), or Talk Group ID’s (TGID’s), while in flight. At least one of the two transceivers 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 transceiver must be 10 watts nominal value (original design specification). Each transceiver must be capable of displaying receiver and transmitter operating frequency, alpha-numeric channel labels, and must provide both receiver and transmitter activation indicators for MAIN and GUARD. Simultaneous monitoring of both MAIN and GUARD receivers is required. Scanning of the GUARD frequency is not acceptable.

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

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

See https://www.nifc.gov/resources/NIICD/niicd-documents for a complete, current listing of approved radios.

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

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Note: The “DIN” type connector receptacle on the front panel of some TDFM-136-series radios is part of an encryption feature, and may not function as a programming port connector. This connector can be utilized for channel programming on model TDFM-136A, serial numbers FDA1200 and higher, and model TDFM-136B ONLY.B7.3.4 Reserved

B7.3.5 Automated Flight Following (AFF) Program

B7.3.5.1 One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware compatible with the government’s Automated Flight Following (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.

For questions about current compatibility requirements contact the AFF Program Manager listed under contacts at https://www.aff.gov.

B7.3.5.2 The AFF aircraft hardware must be powered by the aircraft’s electrical system, installed per the manufacturer’s installation manual, and operational in all phases of flight. AFF aircraft hardware must utilize as a minimum: Satellite communications, an externally or internally mounted antenna, provide data to the Government’s AFF viewing software, use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker for power protection, and be mounted so as to not endanger any occupant from AFF aircraft hardware during periods of turbulence. Antennas should be placed where they have the best view of the overhead 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 fully operational in all 50 states. Contractors working in or accepting dispatches to the State of Alaska, Southern Canada, or Western Canada must have an AFF system capable of being always tracked in these locations. Not all manufacturers’ AFF equipment communication links will operate effectively in all geographic areas.

B7.3.5.4 The contractor must maintain a subscription service through the AFF aircraft hardware provider allowing AFF position reporting for 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 (indicating it is currently transmitting data to AFF) and that all information displayed in AFF is current. A username and password are required to access AFF. Log on to the AFF website at https://www.aff.gov to request a username and password.

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.

B7.3.6 Reserved.

B7.4 Navigational Systems

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