Sol_140D8120R0002.pdf

4405 Lear Court

Anchorage Alaska 99502

Greetings Prospective Offerors

Solicitation No. D17PS00001 - Exclusive Use Fixed Wing Utlity Flight Service In Support of the

Burearu of Land Management’s Alaska Fire Service at Fort Wainwright, Alaska

This solicitation has been renumbered. The synopisis posted using number D16PS00509 has been updated to current Fiscal Year Number D17PS00001. All correspondence from this point forward will use the new number.

These services are being acquired using a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 481211;

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation, IAW FAR Part 19. The Small Business

Administration size standard for this NAICS code is 1,500 employees.

The attached Request for Proposals (RFP) is to acquire fully contractor operated and maintained exclusive use fixed-wing aircraft to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of fire and resource management activities. Contractor services include provision of an airplane, personnel, and all other associated equipment as prescribed in this solicitation. Missions may include, but are not limited to, passenger and cargo transport, fire detection, aerial reconnaissance, and other administrative and related resource activities. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives. Primary place of performance is Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The services of the RFP are being acquired under the authority of

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Subpart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. The contents of the solicitation are as described in the

Table of Contents.

SPECIAL NOTICE

I would like to direct your attention to the information included in this letter. It is intended to assist you in preparing your offer and to identify items that may affect the offer you submit in response to this requirement.

Important Notice:

C4 52.212-4(k)Taxes The following is added:

In accordance with 52.212-4(k), the price(s) in the schedule within Section A of the contract include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties. The Government's electronic business systems will not calculate nor pay for any federal, state, or local taxes or duties separately under the contract.

Examples of taxes and duties that are considered included in the contract prices are:

Federal Airport and Airway Excise Taxes

Fuel Taxes

Transportation Taxes (passengers and cargo)

Requirement

The requirement of this solicitation is for one fully Contractor operated and maintained fixed wing aircraft to be based at Fort Wainwright, AK. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. In furtherance of BLM’s mission, the bureau is tasked and concerned with the management and protection of historical and cultural resources of millions of acres of public lands and in partnering with other government entities and the public. Contracted fixed wing flight services are used in support of this mission and to further enhance resource management program efforts.

The primary purpose of the contract will be to support BLM’s Alaska Fire Service. This support will include, but is not limited to, fire detection, aerial reconnaissance, passenger/cargo transport, and other administrative and related resource activities.

If your offer is selected for an award, your prices will remain in effect for the first year of the contract, as well as subsequent pre-priced option years if the contract is renewed. No adjustments to prices will be made except as otherwise permitted in the solicitation specifications. Renewal of the contract(s) is at the option of the Government IAW FAR 52.217-9 and this should be given careful consideration for costs that may impact operation of your aircraft over the five-year period that a contract could extend. This will be an

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with task orders for the work being performed.

Section D, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation, discusses what you should do to submit a proposal and how we will evaluate the proposals received. Prior to submission of your proposal, please check to see that you have included all the information requested. Failure to include the information identified may adversely effect the evaluation of your proposal.

Proposals are due by 1400 AKT, Decmber 09, 2016. Proposals received after this time and date would be subject to the conditions of D5, Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers.

You are urged to carefully read the solicitation in its entirety, as the solicitation does include new and/or updated provisions and clauses.

If after reading the solicitation, you find you have questions, submit your questions in writing to

Brian Barcelona at brian_barcelona@ibc.doi.gov & Vanessa Chavez at venssa_chavez@ibc.doi.gov.

They will be researched, answered in writing, and posted to the public. Questions will be accepted until 10:00 am November 22, 2016. Answers will be posted by solicitation amendment.

Thank you

Brian A. Barcelona, Contracting Officer

DOI-IBC-AQD

907-271-6041 brian_barcelona@ibc.doi.gov mailto:brian_barcelona@ibc.doi.gov

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Task orders will be awarded by an AQD Contracting Officer, and issued electronically.

00010 Exclusive Use Fixed Wing Utility Fire Support 1 AU Services for BLM Alaska.

Period of Performance 04/01/2021-03/31/2026

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27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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SECTION A – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES 5

CONTRACT ACRONYMS 5

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES 6

A1 Item Requirement 7 A2 Schedule of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs 8

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 12

B1 Scope of Contract 12 B2 Certifications 12 B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications) 12 B4 Contracts and Task Orders 12

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 12

B5 Condition of Equipment 12 B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements 13 B7 Avionics Requirements 13 B8 Reserved 17

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS 17

B9 Pilot Requirements 17 B10 Pilot Qualifications 17 B11 Personnel Duty Limitations 18 B12 Flight Crewmembers’ Duty and Flight Limitations 18 B13 Mechanic Requirement 18 B14 Mechanic Qualifications 18 B15 Mechanic Duty Limitations 18 B16 Reserved 19 B17 Reserved 19 B18 Relief Crew Requirement 19

OPERATIONS 19

B19 Pilot Authority and Responsibility 19 B20 Flight Operations 20 B21 Security of Aircraft and Equipment 20 B22 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Flight Operations 21 B23 Reserved 21 B24 Transportation of Hazardous Materials 21 B25 Fuel and Servicing Requirements 21

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 21

B26 General - Maintenance 21 B27 Airworthiness Directives (AD’s) and Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins (MMSB’s) 22 B28 Manuals/Records 22 B29 Maintenance 22

B30 Maintenance Test Flight 22 B31 Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and Life-Limited Parts 22 B32 Weight and Balance 22

SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS 24

CONTRACT CLAUSES 24

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) Clauses Incorporated by Reference 24 Clauses by Full Text 24

ADDENDA TO CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS 24

52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance 24 52.212-4(k) Taxes 26 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders–Commercial Items

(AUG 2020) 26

52.216-18 Ordering (AUG 2020) 29 52.216-19 Order Limitations (OCT 1995) 29 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995) 29 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) 29 52.219-6 – Notice of Small Business Set-aside (MAR 2020) (Deviation 2019-01) 30 52.219-14 – Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020) (Deviation 2019-01) 30 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires

(MAY 2014) 31

DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEP 2011) 31 Addenda to DIAR 1452.201-70 COTR/PI/Safety Manager & Advisor 31

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 Aircraft Use Report 32 C2 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (APR 2013) 32 C3 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements 32 C4 Reserved 33 C5 Aircraft Insurance 33 C6 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

(DEC 2015) 33

C7 Prework Meeting 34

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 34

C8 Personnel Conduct 34 C9 Safety 34

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C9.1 Safety and Accident Prevention 34 C9.2 Safety Management System (SMS) Plan 34 C10 Mishaps 35 C11 Contractor Responsibilities - Conduct of Business on a Military Installation. 36 C12 Government Identification Cards - Contractor Employees 37

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL 37

C13 Contract Period 37 C14 Exclusive Use Period 37 C15 Optional Extension of Exclusive Use Period 38

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS 38

C16 Availability Requirements 38 C17 Schedule of Operations and Reaction Time 38 C18 Maintenance During Availability Period 38 C19 Unavailability and Damages 39

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 39

C20 Daily Availability 39 C21 Flight Time 39 C22 Mobilization/Demobilization (Applies to the beginning and the end of each Exclusive Use period) 40 C23 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items) 40 C24 Government Miscellaneous Charges 41 C25 Reserved 41 C26 Reserved 41

EXHIBITS 41

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS 53

INTRODUCTION 53

D1 General Information 53 D2 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard 53

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (52.212-1 Jun 2020) tailored 53

D3 Offers 53

D4 Offer Contents 53 D5 Period for Acceptance of Offers. 54 D6 Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers 54 D7 Special Notice to Offerors 54

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS 55

D8 Evaluation—Commercial Items (52.212-2 OCT 2014) (addenda/tailored) 55 D9 Evaluation Factors 55 D10 Technical Capability 55 D11 Key Personnel 56 D12 Organizational Safety 56 D13 Past Performance 56 D14 Evaluated Price 56 D15 Tradeoff Analysis and Contractor Selection 57 D16 Notice of Award 57 D17 Inquiries Regarding the Solicitation 57

SECTION E – OFFEROR’S REPRESENTATIONS,

CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS 58

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

(FEB 1998) 58

Provisions Incorporated by Reference 58 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(OCT 2018) 58

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (AUG 2020) 58 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984) 66 52.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (SEP 2006) (Deviation) 66

SECTION E EXHIBITS 66

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SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

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

TSO Technical Service Order USDA United States Department of Agriculture VFR Visual Flight Rules VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

SECTION A – SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

Solicitation No. 140D8120R0002 6 EU Fixed Wing Utility Aircraft, Ft. Wainwright, AK

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

The intent of this contract is to obtain a fully Contractor-operated and maintained aircraft for Exclusive Use (EU) Fixed Wing Utility flight services for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Alaska Fire Service (AFS).

BLM AFS requires EU Fixed Wing aircraft in support of fire and resource management activities and other government work to include, but not limited to, aerial observation and passenger and cargo transport. Environmental conditions during the exclusive use period will vary with snowpack, gravel and other prepared and unprepared runways. Temperatures may be below freezing in the spring and in the high 90’s during summer. Flights are often in remote mountainous terrain where frequent thunderstorms are common. Turbulence associated with large wildland fires and thunderstorms are often encountered during fire reconnaissance missions. Flights may involve both VFR and IFR conditions.

The aircraft will begin the EU period at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, but may be assigned to several field stations or fire camps. At Fort Wainwright, Fire Service provides dining facility for food. The vendor shall be prepared to provide housing, transportation, and logistical support for their employees in Fairbanks.

Either or both aircraft may be re-assigned to several field stations or fire camps throughout AK. While away from the initial base, the Government provided housing may consist of barracks or vendor provided tents. Meals will consist of Military MRE’s and/or cook your own, Government provided, fresh food when away from dining facilities. The Government will provide a sleeping bag, mosquito net, cotton cord, and plastic sheeting.

This contract has a base five-year ordering period with a six-month extension of services option, IAW FAR 52.217-8. Contractor services include provision of a fixed wing aircraft, personnel, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation.

With 24 hours of sunlight, temperatures and lightning storms may require double-crewing and increased maintenance. The Government may request additional pilots and mechanics should the need arise.

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A1 Item Requirement

Aircraft Required: One (1) single engine or multiengine turbine powered land airplanes equipped as specified in Section B for utility operations.

Designated Base: Fort Wainwright, Alaska. All equipment, facilities, and personnel required under this contract shall be delivered to and removed from the designated based.

Period of Performance: Five-year ordering period from April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2026

Exclusive Use Period: 120 calendar days—estimated as April 19 through August 16 each year

Crew Complement Required: One (1) pilot-in-command (PIC) qualified pilot, one (1) relief PIC and one (1) on-site aircraft mechanic.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements: Must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate.

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

IFR/VFR, Day/Night and approved for known ice.

Insured seating for nine (9) passengers, removable seats.

Payload 2,000 pounds with 200-pound pilot, 35-pound survival kit, and 375-nautical-mile range.

Endurance 3 hours 15 minutes plus 45-minute reserve

Cruise airspeed 160 KTAS at 5,000 feet pressure altitude and 10 ºC

Operate from a 3,000-foot gravel runway, at gross takeoff/landing weight 2,000 feet pressure altitude and 25ºC.

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A2 Schedule of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Offerors must complete and submit a separate pricing schedule for each type of aircraft for which they wish to be considered. If submitting more than one type, make a copy of all pricing schedule pages for each type of aircraft. The Government may select one (1) contractor to award to, 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 aircraft, per calendar year. All line items are firm fixed unit price, unless otherwise specified.

A2.1 Schedule for Exclusive Use (EU) Aircraft with a Guaranteed EU Period of 120 Days.

Offerors shall complete the shaded areas below.

DESIGNATED BASE

Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

120 calendar days

ESTIMATED START DATE: April 19, 2021 ESTIMATED END DATE: August 16, 2021

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model FAA Registration #

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED AMOUNT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – GUARANTEED SUBJECT TO BEING AVAILABLE

1A

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

AV

Guaranteed

DAYS

1B

Estimated Flight Hours (FD) (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours

FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

1C

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period (See Note 2)

*See Note 2

1D

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

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

$ 20,000.00

ORDERING DATES: April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska. All fuel will be provided by the Government, or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with the contract. The total estimated cost of 1A-1E for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated Evaluated Price for each offeror. This in no way obligates the Government to Extensions or the estimated days or flight hours listed in the price schedule.

Note 2: Items 1C and 1D will be awarded as unit prices only. The unit price for items 1C and 1D must be the same as, or lower than, the unit price for items 1A and 1B. The Extended Amount for items 1C and 1D will be based on the number of extension days required by the Government and will be used for evaluation purposes only. This applies to all years.

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ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 120 Days

ESTIMATED START DATE

April 19, 2022

ESTIMATED END DATE

August 16, 2022

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

2A

Daily Availability

EU Period

2B

Estimated Flight Hours

2C

Price per day for AVAILABILITY During

2D

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During

2E

The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$ 20,600.00

ORDERING DATES: April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

ESTIMATED START DATE

April 19, 2023

August 16, 2023

3A

3B

3C

EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period

3D

(OPTIONAL) Price per FLIGHT HOUR

3E

The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$ 21,218.00

ORDERING DATES: April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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ESTIMATED START DATE

April 19, 2024

August 16, 2024

4A

4B

4C

AVAILABILITY During Extension Period (See Note 2)

4D

4E

The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$ 21,855.00

ORDERING DATES: April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

ESTIMATED START DATE

April 19, 2025

August 16, 2025

5A

5B

5C

AVAILABILITY During Extension Period (See Note 2)

5D

5E

The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$ 22,510.00

ORDERING DATES: April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

TOTAL PROPOSAL VALUE (total for all order periods)

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A2.2 Additional Pay Items during the Exclusive Use Period

*** Notice requirement to input unit pricing for additional pilot and mechanic below.

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE (Reimbursed as Time & Materials (T&M)) IAW 52.212-4 Alt 1

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

RATE

I Extended Standby – Pilot EP INDEFINITE HOUR $57.00 Ii Extended Standby – Mechanic EM INDEFINITE HOUR $60.00 Iii Additional Crew – Pilot AC INDEFINITE EACH

(per day)

Iv Additional Crew – Mechanic MC INDEFINITE DAILY

V Fuel Charge FC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost Vi Per Diem PD INDEFINITE EACH Per FTR schedule Vii

Miscellaneous Contractor Costs (Special Charge)

SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost

Note 1. Per Diem will be paid in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations, which means that the first and last day of travel will be paid at 75%, for meals & incidentals (if not provided by the Government) and no lodging will be paid on last day of travel.

Note 2. Minimum Guarantee - the minimum guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is the total amount for Daily Availability during the 120-day Exclusive Use Period, as awarded on the first task order. However, the guaranteed quantity for daily availability is subject to reductions due to unavailability of contractor aircraft. The estimated quantity for daily availability during an extension of the exclusive use period is not guaranteed and is subject to reductions due to unavailability.

Note 3. Exhibits that will be applicable under the contract are included at the end of Section C; exhibits that are applicable during the solicitation phase of this procurement are included at the end of Section E.

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained exclusive use airplane flight services to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of fire and resource management activities. Contractor services include provision of an airplane, personnel, fuel, and all other associated equipment as prescribed in this solicitation.

Missions may include, but are not limited to, passenger and cargo transport, fire detection, aerial reconnaissance, and other administrative and related resource activities. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

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

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

B1.4 During the task order 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.

B2 Certifications

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

B2.1 A Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Air Carrier Certificate or Operating Certificate which authorizes the Contractor to operate in the category and class of aircraft and under flight conditions required by this contract (e.g., airplane, multiengine, visual flight rules (VFR), instrument flight rules (IFR), day/night, passengers, and cargo in Alaska).

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

B2.3 The contract aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate and have engineering support for continued air worthiness from the current type certificate holder or supplemental type certificate holder. Installation of any equipment required by this contract must be FAA approved.

B2.4 Contractor’s Operations Specifications must authorize and permit operations in Alaska.

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 OAS supplements and/or exhibits incorporated by reference; (3) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (4) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; and (5) other documents incorporated by reference.

B4 Contracts and Task Orders

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

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

B4.3 Electronic copies of contracts and task orders may be used. 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 aircraft and all other required equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft systems and components must be free of leaks, except where specified by the manufacturer.

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

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

B5.3 See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit for lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

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B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide one fully compliant airplane that is equipped as shown below:

B6.1 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit shall be installed in the cabin.

B6.2 A survival kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit shall be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and shall be included in weight and balance/load calculations.

B6.3 Fire extinguisher(s), required by 14 CFR, for the purposes of this contract, must be a handheld bottle, minimum 2-B-C rating, one must be mounted and accessible to the flight crew while seated. The fire extinguisher(s) must be maintained in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10, Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers or the Contractor’s operations manual.

B6.4 Federal Aviation Administration-approved seats, seatbelts, and shoulder harnesses for the pilot and copilot/front passenger.

B6.5 Seating for nine (9) passengers. Must be FAA-approved seats and configuration. Must be removable to allow for a cargo configuration.

B6.6 Strobe light system. A two-light system (one above and one below the fuselage) or a three-light system (wing tips and tail) with an independent activating switch.

B6.7 High visibility, pulsating, forward-facing, conspicuous light.

B6.8 FAA-approved cargo restraints, cargo nets, and cargo straps for cargo tiedown in cabin and baggage compartment areas.

B6.9 Cabin heater and window defogger.

B6.10 The aircraft must be equipped in accordance with 14 CFR Parts 91 and 135 for carrying passengers day and night, VFR and IFR, and certified to fly in known icing conditions.

B6.11 Dual controls for initial pilot performance evaluation.

B6.12 Aircraft lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR 91.205(c), including instrument lights.

B6.13 Current aeronautical charts covering area of operations.

EFB are authorized but must be so through Opspec A061.

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 The aircraft's static pressure system, altimeter instrument system, and automatic pressure altitude reporting system must be maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.411 and inspected and tested every 24 calendar months, as specified by 14 CFR Part 43, appendices E and F.

B7.2.4 Transmitters must 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 must not be used with communication transceivers. Specific test details are listed in Radio Interference Test Procedures (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_A30.p df.

B7.3 Communications Systems

B7.3.1 One automatic-portable/automatic-fixed or automatic-fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) certified to TSO-C126 (or newer), installed per the ELT manufacturer’s instructions in a conspicuous or marked location. ELT antennas must be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer.

TSO-C126 and newer (406 MHz) ELTs must include a 121.5 MHz homing beacon, and require documentation of current registration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), or the national civil aviation authority with which the aircraft is registered.

B7.3.2 Two panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1, VHF-2) aeronautical transceivers, each with a minimum of 760 channels covering 118.000 to 136.975 MHz. Each transceivers must have channels selectable in no greater than https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.pdf https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.pdf https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A30.pdf https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A30.pdf

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25 kHz increments and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power. Each transceiver’s operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the pilot.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

B7.3.3.5 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 In lieu of the above AUX-FM requirements, the Contractor may substitute an additional VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver (FM-2) which meets the requirements for the VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver(s) as detailed above.

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 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 https://www.aff.gov/

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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. 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

B7.3.5.4 Registration contact information, a web accessible feedback form, and additional information is available at:

https://www.aff.gov. The Fire Applications Support Desk (FASD) can be reached at (866) 224-7677.

B7.3.5.5 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, or contact the FASD.

B7.3.5.6 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.

B7.3.5.7 This clause incorporates Specification Section Supplement available at:

https://www.aff.gov/documents/Specification_Section_Supp lement.pdf with the same force and affect as if they were presented as full text herein.

B7.3.6 Satellite Phone System. The Contractor must furnish and install an Iridium-based Satellite Telephone (SatPhone) system. The installation must be in accordance with FAR 43.

B7.3.6.1 The Iridium handset, or remote dialer, must be mounted in a convenient location in the cockpit. The location must provide ready and unencumbered access to its controls by both front seat occupants.

B7.3.6.2 The Iridium phone system audio must be permanently interfaced to the aircraft audio system in the same manner as the aircraft radios, so that the pilot and observer/copilot can utilize the SatPhone via their headsets.

It is preferred that all occupants of the aircraft be able to converse over the SatPhone through their headsets, though keypad access may be limited to the two front seat occupants.

B7.3.6.3 The SatPhone system must provide the capability to pre-program at least six (6) telephone numbers that can be quickly selected by either front seat occupant while in flight.

B7.3.6.4 A TSO C-129a L-band antenna, acceptable to the manufacturer of the SatPhonesystem, must be installed on top of the fuselage, giving as much a view of the overhead hemisphere as possible.

B7.3.6.5 The SatPhone system may be integrated into the Automated Flight Following system (see B7.3.5) using either the same Iridium communicator or a separate Iridium communicator. In the former case, it is acceptable for phone calls to interrupt the transmission of AFF position reports for brief periods of time, and flight crews must be instructed as to this conflict.

B7.4 Navigational Systems

B7.4.1 One permanently installed, panel-mounted Global Positioning System (GPS). The GPS must be approved for IFR Navigation under TSO-C129, and must be enabled for use with the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). The GPS must utilize the WGS-84 datum, reference latitude and longitude coordinates in the degrees/minutes/decimal minutes (DM) mode for aircraft positioning; utilize an approved, fixed, external aircraft antenna; and be powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS installation must be FAA-approved (or approval pending). Handheld and/or marine type equipment is not acceptable.

B7.4.2 The aircraft must be equipped with all navigational equipment required for Single-Pilot IFR operations as specified in 14CFR135.165, including, but not limited to, the following:

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B7.4.2.1 Two VHF, VOR/LOC aeronautical navigation receivers with indicators (NAV-1, NAV-2), each with a minimum of 200 navigation receive channels.

B7.4.2.2 One glideslope (GS) system, with a minimum of 40 receive channels.

B7.4.2.3 One marker beacon receiver system with three-light indicator, which provides aural notification to the flight crew via the audio control system.

B7.4.3 One Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) receiver system which operates over a minimum frequency range of 200 to 1699 kHz, interfaced to a Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI). This requirement is waived if the aircraft is equipped with two operable GPS units, which meet the requirements of B7.4.1 above.

B7.4.4 Additional navigation instruments and equipment

B7.4.4.1 One Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI), which is fully integrated to the autopilot, equipped with a Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) which provides selection of both VOR/LOC or GPS information.

B7.4.4.2 A Three-axis auto-pilot system, integrated with the HSI above.

B7.5 Audio Control System(s).

B7.5.1 Two separate audio control systems (which may be combined in a single unit) must be provided for the pilot and observer/copilot, in a location convenient to both. Each system must provide pilot and observer/copilot with separate controls for selection of receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone/PTT audio inputs for all installed radios and PA systems. Each system must also provide pilot and observer/copilot with separate controls for adjustment of both the intercommunications system (ICS) and the receiver audio output levels.

B7.5.1.1 Transmitter selection and operation. Separate transmitter selection controls must be provided for the microphone/PTT inputs of both pilot and observer/copilot. The system must be configured so that the pilot and observer/copilot may each simultaneously select and utilize a different transmitter (or PA system when installed) via their respective microphone/PTT. Whenever a transmitter is selected, the companion receiver audio must automatically be selected for the corresponding earphone. Transmitter sidetone audio, which must not mute selected receiver audio, must be provided for the user as well as for cross-monitoring via the corresponding receiver selection switch on the other audio control system.

B7.5.1.2 Receiver selection and operation.