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Acquisition Services Directorate 300 E. Mallard Dr., Ste 200

Boise, ID 83706

Prospective Offerors

Solicitation No. 140D8021R0007, Exclusive Use Helicopter for use by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Boise, Idaho

The attached Request for Proposal (RFP) is for an exclusive use Type 1 helicopter which meets the solicitation minimum aircraft requirements and is full Contractor operated and maintained.

The aircraft will be used for resource program requirements to support the Bureau of Land Management, fire management. The helicopter designated base of operations is Boise, Idaho but may also be used nationally as determined by dispatch entities to support wild land fire emergencies. The services of the RFP are being acquired under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and (FAR) Part 15, Contracting by Negation.

Proposals are due by 3:00 PM, MST, December 23, 2021.

Any communications and/or questions pertaining to this solicitation must only be coordinated through the undersigned in accordance with the solicitation.

Peter Deibert Contracting Officer

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SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

Solicitation No. 140D8021R0007 BLM/Boise, ID 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1.1 ITEM REQUIREMENT

A2 SCHEDULES OF SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B2 CERTIFICATIONS

B3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (SPECIFICATIONS)

B4 CONTRACTS

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT

B6 AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

B8 MECHANIC’S SERVICE VEHICLE AND FUEL SERVICING

VEHICLE EQUIPMENT (FSV) REQUIREMENTS (FSV NOT

REQUIRED IN ALASKA-ONLY IN THE LOWER 48 STATES) 20

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 PILOT REQUIREMENTS

B10 PILOT –IN-COMMAND (PIC) QUALIFICATIONS

B11 PERSONNEL DUTY LIMITATIONS

B12 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS’ DUTY AND FLIGHT

LIMITATIONS

B13 MECHANIC REQUIREMENT

B14 MECHANIC QUALIFICATIONS

B15 MECHANIC DUTY LIMITATIONS

B16 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE DRIVER REQUIREMENT

AND QUALIFICATIONS

B17 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE DRIVER DUTY

LIMITATIONS

B18 RELIEF CREW REQUIREMENT

OPERATIONS

B19 PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

B20 FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B21 SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT

B22 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR

FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B23 PPE FOR GROUND OPERATIONS

B24 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

B25 FUEL AND SERVICING REQUIREMENTS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS ..29

B26 GENERAL - MAINTENANCE

B27 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (AD’S) AND

MANUFACTURER'S MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS

(MMSB’S)

B28 MANUALS/RECORDS

B29 MAINTENANCE

B30 MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT

B31 TIME BETWEEN OVERHAUL (TBO) AND LIFE-LIMITED

PARTS

B32 WEIGHT AND BALANCE

B33 TURBINE ENGINE POWER ASSURANCE CHECKS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

ADDENDA TO CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS

52.212-4(A) INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE

52.212-4(K) TAXES

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED

TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021)

52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

(48 CFR, (MAR 2000)

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR

FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

DIAR 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEP

2011)

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 AIRCRAFT USE REPORTS (AUR)

C2 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS

– INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (APR 2013)

C3 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

C4 AIRCRAFT INSURANCE

C5 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING

SYSTEM (DEC 2015)

C6 PREWORK MEETING

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C7 PERSONNEL CONDUCT

C8 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

C9 MISHAPS

C10 RESERVED

C11 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT – FUEL

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C12 CONTRACT PERIOD

C13 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

C14 OPTIONAL EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD..43

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C15 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C16 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND REACTION TIME

C17 MAINTENANCE DURING AVAILABILITY PERIOD

C18 UNAVAILABILITY AND DAMAGES

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C19 DAILY AVAILABILITY

C20 FLIGHT TIME

C21 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

C22 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (FROM SCHEDULE OF ITEMS)

C23 GOVERNMENT MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES

C24 RESERVED

CONTRACT EXHIBITS

SECTION D- INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

D1 GENERAL INFORMATION

D2 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

(NAICS) CODE AND SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD .71

D3 OFFERS

D4 OFFER CONTENTS

D5 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

BLM/Boise, ID 4

D6 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, REVISIONS, AND

WITHDRAWALS OF OFFERS

D7 SPECIAL NOTICE TO OFFERORS

D8 EVALUATION FACTORS

D9 TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

D10 ORGANIZATIONAL SAFETY

D11 PAST PERFORMANCE

D12 TOTAL EVALUATED PRICE

D13 TRADEOFF ANALYSIS AND CONTRACTOR SELECTION

D14 INQUIRIES REGARDING THE SOLICITATION

SECTION E – OFFEROR’S REPRESENTATIONS,

CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS.76

E1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED

BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

E2 52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH

INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS--REPRESENTATION

(NOV 2015)

E3 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS (AUG 2020)

E4 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E5 52.209-11 – REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS

REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY

CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

E6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2021)

E7 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E8 1452.233-2 -- SERVICE OF PROTEST DEPARTMENT OF

THE INTERIOR (JUL 1996) (DEVIATION)

SECTION E EXHIBITS

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SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

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 COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CFR Code of Federal Regulations CTCSS continuous tone coded squelch system DM degrees/minutes/decimal minutes DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation ELT emergency locator transmitter EPA Environmental Protection Agency 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 IDIQ Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity 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 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 VFR visual flight rules VNE velocity never exceed VOX voice activation VSWR voltage standing wave ratio

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 – Schedule of Pricing

The intent of this solicitation is to obtain fully contractor operated and maintained exclusive use helicopter flight services for 120 days to transport qualified non-crewmembers and/or cargo in support of fire and natural resource missions for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The designated base of operations for the aircraft is Boise, Idaho; however, the aircraft will be subject to dispatch anywhere in the Lower 48 United States and Alaska. The exclusive use period is May 15 through September 11 (120 days). The resulting Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract's performance period will be a base year with four (4) one-year option periods. Contractor services include provision of a helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle, fuel, and all other associated equipment as prescribed in this solicitation.

A1.1 Item Requirement

Designated Base: Boise, Idaho

Aircraft Required: One Type I Heavy (more than 12,500 lb) helicopter.

Mechanic’s Service Vehicle & Fuel Servicing Vehicle Equipment The Contractor must provide one fuel servicing vehicle (fuel truck and trailer combination is acceptable) and one mechanic’s service vehicle for each line item (aircraft) awarded as specified in Section B8.

Bureau: Bureau of Land Management

Period of Performance: May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2027 (if all options are exercised)

Crew Compliment Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Second-in-Command (SIC), Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver(s), Relief PIC, Relief SIC, Relief Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver(s), Primary Mechanic, Secondary Mechanic and Relief Mechanic. Maximum of five contractor personnel at any one time.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements in addition to B6 through B8:

**Note In order to be considered, your aircraft must meet all of these Minimum Aircraft Requirements

Seating: Twelve (12) insured personnel seats not including pilot and copilot seats. Operated by a 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.

Powerplant: Two turbine engines

Airspeed: Capable of 140 knot indicated airspeed 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.

Target Aircraft Capabilities

**Note: The Government has identified target aircraft capabilities that are deemed beneficial to the Government’s mission and may contribute to a higher assessment of Aircraft Capability in proposed aircraft.

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Fuel system: Self-sealing fuel tanks incorporating break away valves and lines.

Landing Gear: Rated to absorb over 10 g’s.

Certification: Standard category

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

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

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A2 Schedules of Services and Prices/Costs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This solicitation contains a schedule for one (1) required aircraft. The Government will select one (1) contractor to award with an annual exclusive use period of 120 days. After the 120-day exclusive use period expires, aircraft services may be extended at the discretion of the Government, the maximum days of Availability that can be ordered by the Government is 180 days, per item, per calendar year.

A2.1 Schedule Boise, Idaho Exclusive Use Period of 120 days.

Offerors shall complete the shaded areas below.

REPORTING BASE

Boise, ID

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

120 calendar days START DATE: May 15, 2022 END DATE: September 11, 2022

OFFEROR

NAME

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

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

120 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

same as 1A

1D

MUTUAL EXTENSION

(Optional) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 1B

1E Additional pay items (T&M line item) The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $60,000.00 EST

1F Additional pay items (optional for extension)(T&M line item) The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $10,000.00 EST

BASE YEAR May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

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ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 120 Days START DATE May 15, 2023 END DATE September 11, 2023

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 120 DAYS $ $

2B Estimated Flight Hours

FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

2C

MUTUAL EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period

AV

Estimated

30 DAYS

same as 2A

2D

MUTUAL EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 2B

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.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $60,000.00 EST

2F Additional pay items (optional for extension)(T&M line item) The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

OPTION YEAR ONE May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of120 Days START DATE May 15, 2024 END DATE September 11, 2024

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

Estimated

30 DAYS

same as 3A

3D

MUTUAL EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 3B

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 for Rates $60,000.00 EST

3F Additional pay items (optional for extension)(T&M line item) The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule

OPTION YEAR TWO May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

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ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 120 Days START DATE May 15, 2025 END DATE September 11, 2025

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

same as 4A

4D

MUTUAL EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 4B

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.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $60,000.00 EST

4F Additional pay items (optional for extension)(T&M line item) The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

OPTION YEAR THREE May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90120 Days START DATE May 15, 2026 END DATE September 11, 2026

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

same as 5A

5D

MUTUAL EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 5B

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.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $60,000.00 EST

5F Additional pay items (optional for extension)(T&M line item) The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

OPTION YEAR FOUR May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

ESTIMATED TOTAL OF LINE ITEM 0010 (base and all option years) $

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

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT

APPLICABLE FOR

OPERATIONS IN

CONTERMIMOUS 48

STATES

i Extended Standby – Pilot EP INDEFINITE HOUR $ 52.00 ii Extended Standby – Driver ET INDEFINITE HOUR $37.00 iii Extended Standby - Mechanic EM INDEFINITE HOUR $57.00 iv Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage SML

SMX

INDEFINITE MILE

350-749 gallons $1.83

750-1,499 gallons $ 2.45 1,500 or more gallons $ 3.51 v Miscellaneous Contractor Costs (Special Charge) SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost vi Per Diem and Subsistence Allowance PD INDEFINITE EACH Per FTR Schedule

A3.1 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.

A3.2 The Minimum Guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is the total amount for Daily Availability during the Exclusive Use Period (120 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.

A3.3 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.

A3.4 The start date for services may be changed by the issuance of a Notice to Proceed in accordance with contract terms & conditions.

A3.5 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 $4.57 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

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

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

Solicitation No. 140D8020R0011 BLM/Boise, ID 13

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this single award IDIQ contract is to obtain 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 solicitation.

Missions may include, but are not limited to, fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, law enforcement limited to nonthreatening surveillance and reconnaissance, STEP, hoist and fast rope insertion operations 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. (Not applicable to restricted category aircraft offered)

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

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

B2.5 The offered 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”. For aircraft offered which are certificated under any other portion of 14 CFR 21.25, offerors must provide a letter from the FAA authorizing the carriage of firefighters under 14 CFR 91.313 (d) (3) and/or 14 CFR

91.313 (d) (4) on the offered aircraft as certified. (See D4 for required documents to be submitted with offer)

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 CFR 14 Part 133 approval for left seat operation, and external load operations.

B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications)

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

B4 Contracts

B4.1 The Contractor must maintain a complete, current copy of the contract 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.

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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 Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) may approve high visibility enhancements.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

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

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

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

B6.2 One digital hour meter installed in a location visible by the pilot and 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.

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.

B6.6 Single or double strap shoulder harnesses for each aft cabin occupant (w/inertia reel if available). All shoulder harness straps and lap belts must fasten with a single-point, metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism.

B6.7 Fire extinguisher(s), as required by 14 CFR 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 Cabin heater and window defogger.

B6.17 Wire strike protection system (mechanical). (Note: If manufactured for the make and model of helicopter.)

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B6.18 Reserved

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.

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 Reserved

B6.27 One cargo hook that may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft. (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 1.9 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.

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 U.S.

Department of the Interior, Office of Aviation Services, 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:

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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 switches for the remote hook. (See B6.31 for specification. Only 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 Alaska specific equipment requirements. Refer to Alaska Supplement Exhibit. (See Exhibit 12)

B6.36.1 The tundra pads, and camera/load monitoring system, as required in Exhibit 12, will be inspected and must be together with the aircraft for the initial inspection and all subsequent contract renewal inspections.

B6.36.2 The FAA certification must be available at the time of agency inspection.

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General

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

https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F .pdf

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 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 are monitoring different frequencies. So-called “Transmit Interlock” functions shall not be used with communication transceivers.

B7.2.5 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

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

B7.3.1 One automatic-fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), certified under TSO-C126 (or newer) which must be installed in a conspicuous or marked location, and meet the same requirements as those detailed for airplanes in 14 CFR

91.207 (excluding section f). If not powered by its own, integral battery, the ELT remote switch/light must be powered by unswitched aircraft power. ELT antennas must be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. TSO-C126 and newer ELTs require documentation of current registration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), or the national civil aviation authority with which the aircraft is registered.

B7.3.2 Two panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1, VHF-2) aeronautical transceivers, each with a minimum of 760 channels covering 118.000 to 136.975 MHz. The transceivers must have channels selectable in no greater than 25 kHz https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.pdf https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.pdf

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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:

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

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

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

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

B7.3.4 Provisions for auxiliary VHF-FM (AUX-FM) portable radio:

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

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

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

B7.3.4.4 Positive-polarity microphone excitation voltage provided to the AUX-FM system from the aircraft DC power system through a suitable resistor network. A blocking capacitor must be provided to prevent the portable radio microphone excitation voltage from entering the system.

Sidetone for the AUX-FM must also be provided (NAT model AA34-300, Premier model PA-34, or equivalent).

B7.3.4.5 The Contractor must provide an auxiliary FM adapter cord assembly to interface the connectors and circuits necessary to operate the BK Radio DPH/EPH/GPH series radio through the MS 3112E-12-10S connector in the aircraft.

The FS/OAS drawing A-15 in Exhibit 6 is provided as one possible interface.

B7.3.5 One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware compatible with the government’s Automated Flight Following (AFF) Program (https://aff.gov). Not all available satellite based tracking systems are compatible with the Government’s

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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.

B7.3.5.1 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.

B7.3.5.2 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 tracked in these locations at all times. Not all manufacturers’ AFF equipment communication links will operate effectively in all geographic areas.

B7.3.5.3 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.