Sol_140D8120R0004.pdf

300 E Mallard Drive, Ste 200

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Solicitation No. 140D8120R0004 On Call Fixed Wing flight services for use by the Department of Interior and other agencies in Alaska

This solicitation is to obtain contracts to replace the current fixed wing on call contracts when they expire 3/31/21. NOTE: There are numerous changes from the previous contract, so please be sure to read the solicitation thoroughly before deciding to submit a proposal.

Requirements and items in the solicitation are not negotiable.

If you submit a proposal, you must include pricing for the base period, as well as all of the option periods. Your best pricing should be submitted in case discussions are not held. If your pricing cannot be determined fair and reasonable, you will not be given an award/contract. All flight rates are dry, meaning you will be reimbursed for fuel separately and should not build fuel costs into your flight rate(s).

NOTE: Your proposal should be priced competitively and should be prepared independent of other contractors. Agreement or mutual understanding among competing firms that restrains the natural operation of market forces is suspect and can be seen as antitrust violations. Pricing the same as others can be considered collusion and the Federal Acquisition Regulations prohibit this.

(see FAR 3.303)

If your offer is selected for an award, your prices will remain in effect for the base period of the contract (through March 31, 2022), as well as your pricing for subsequent option years if they are exercised. No adjustments to prices will be made except as otherwise permitted in the contract.

Renewal of the contract(s) is at the option of the Government.

Section D, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation, outlines what you must submit with your proposal and how the proposals received will be evaluated. 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 10:00 AM, Alaska time, October 28, 2020. Proposals received after this time and date would be subject to the conditions of D6, Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers.

The following is a list of some items worthy of your attention prior to submitting a proposal:

Schedule of Supplies/Services (A3 Pricing Schedule)

• There is only 1 flight rate per aircraft now. It is a dry rate and will be used for all types of flights (special use and point-to-point).

• Standby is applicable for all types of flights now; Daily Availability has been removed and is no longer available. (See C29.2 for more information on Standby)

• Additional Pay Item Schedule – Extended Standby has been removed and is no longer available. Receipts will be required for lodging and special charges.

Aircraft Requirements (B6)

• Tandem seat airplanes must have an approved 5 point harness installed for all occupants.

(B6.5)

• A strobe light or flashing LED mounted on top of the aircraft, or otherwise visible from above, IE wing tip and tail strobes. If the aircraft certification requires the anti-collision light to be aviation red, then a white strobe or white flashing LED with an independent activating switch must be provided in addition to the red anti-collision light. (B6.6)

• Approved High Visibility, pulsating, forward facing conspicuity lighting (pulse lights) if approved for make and model of aircraft offered. (B6.7)

• One permanently installed and circuit protected dual auxiliary power charging receptacle (USB) (cigarette lighter adapter is not acceptable). (B6.8)

Avionics (B7)

• 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. (B7.2.4)

• One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware for each aircraft offered, with the exception of aircraft flying 14 CFR Part 121 scheduled service. (B7.3.3)

• Earphone/microphone jacks: JJ-033 and JJ-034 jacks must be furnished at each required station. (B7.4.1.2)

• Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B). All aircraft furnished must be equipped with ADS-B meeting the requirements of TSO-C166b or TSO-C154C and 14

CFR 91.227. (B7.4.3)

Personal Protective Equipment (B16)

• B16.1 The Contractor must provide and require personnel to wear PPE for in accordance with The Interagency Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE), Chapter 2 Personal Protective Equipment.

https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/uploads/interagency_alse_handbook_v2.8.pdf (B16.1)

Fuel and Servicing Requirements (B18) and General – Maintenance (B19)

• Numerous changes in these sections. Please read carefully.

Supplements (B25)

• For non-tandem seat aircraft, special use aircraft shall be equipped with double strap shoulder harnesses and lap belts for front seat occupants, with the exception of the DHC- 2 series Beaver and the DHC-3 series Otter where a single strap inertia real shoulder harness is acceptable for front seat occupants. If aircraft was manufactured after December 12, 1986 the aft compartment shall have single-strap or double-strap shoulder harnesses and lap belts for each occupant, if manufactured before December 12, 1986 aft https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/uploads/interagency_alse_handbook_v2.8.pdf compartment shall have at a minimum lap belts for each occupant. Shoulder straps and lap belts shall fasten with metal to-metal, single-point, quick-release mechanism.

Reconnaissance (B25.2)

• Numerous changes in these sections. Please read carefully.

Economic Price Adjustment - Insurance (C19)

• This section is new and was not in previous contracts.

Orders for Service (C25)

• For requirements over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, task order proposal requests will be sent out to all fixed wing on call contract holders to inform them of the opportunity and allow for proposal submission. (C25.1.2)

Measurement and Payment (C29) – Numerous changes in this section. Please read carefully.

• Standby (C29.2) – Standby is only to be earned while in ready status, awaiting direction by the government. When held away from base overnight, flight time plus guarantee plus standby cannot exceed the 14 hour duty day. (C29.2.4)

• Guarantee (C29.3) - The flight hour guarantee is now three (3) hours.

General changes:

• There is no need to submit pilot information with your proposal. Pilots will be evaluated after award. Documentation will be submitted to the Office of Aviation Services prior to inspection/carding.

• 52.204-7 Entity must be registered and active in SAM.gov prior to submitting a proposal.

If after reading the solicitation, you find you have questions, submit your questions in writing to Valerie Flynn at valerie_flynn@ibc.doi.gov in accordance with instructions found in Section D12.

They will be researched and answered via an amendment to the solicitation. Questions will be accepted until 10:00 am Alaska time on September 28, 2020. Answers will be posted by solicitation amendment no later than 4:00 pm Alaska time on October 7, 2020.

You are required to submit acknowledgement of any solicitation amendments with your proposal.

If you submit your proposal early, you will need to check www.beta.SAM.gov closer to the closing date to ensure you have submitted signed copies of any amendments with your proposal. If the amendment posting answers provide additional information that make you want to revise your proposal, you are free to do so and submit the revision prior to the closing date of October 26, 2020, at the designated time. If you submit a revision, it must be marked as such so the Contracting Officer knows it is to replace your initial proposal.

Watch the solicitation for a potential amendment providing details on a pre-proposal conference.

Given the COVID-19 situation, an electronic pre-proposal conference/phone call may be set up.

mailto:valerie_flynn@ibc.doi.gov http://www.beta.sam.gov/

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Anchorage AK 99502 4405 Lear Ct Division 4/Branch 3 DOI, Interior Business Center, AQD

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NAICS:

SMALL BUSINESS

10/28/2020 1000 AD

07/30/2020

208-433-5035Valerie Flynn (No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

140D8120R0004

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 105 OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

Boise ID 83706 300 E Mallard Dr, Ste 200 DOI Aviation Management - Acquisiti

15. DELIVER TO

Anchorage AK 99502 4405 Lear Court Division 4/ Branch 3

9. ISSUED BY

7.

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

1,500

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

Interior Business Center, AQD

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

Department of the Interior - Fixed Wing Flight Services Legacy Doc #: DO Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 09/30/2026

00010 Fixed Wing Flight Services - Base Period (4/1/21

- 3/31/22)

Delivery: 03/31/2022 Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2022 Continued ...

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

X

XX

DATED

Valerie Flynn

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT:

REF.

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

00020 Fixed Wing Flight Services - Option 1 (4/1/22 -

3/31/23)

(Option Line Item)

04/01/2022

Delivery: 03/31/2023

Period of Performance: 04/01/2022 to 03/31/2023

00030 Fixed Wing Flight Services - Option 2 (4/1/23 -

3/31/24)

(Option Line Item)

04/01/2023

Delivery: 03/31/2024

Period of Performance: 04/01/2023 to 03/31/2024

00040 Fixed Wing Flight Services - Option 3 (4/1/24 -

3/31/25)

(Option Line Item)

04/01/2024

Delivery: 03/31/2025

Period of Performance: 04/01/2024 to 03/31/2025

00050 Fixed Wing Flight Services - Option 4 (4/1/25 -

3/31/26)

(Option Line Item)

04/01/2025

Continued ...

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

105 2 of

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 105

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

140D8120R0004

Delivery: 03/31/2026

Period of Performance: 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2026

00060 Fixed Wing Flight Services - Optional 6-month

Extension Period (4/1/26 - 9/30/26)

(Option Line Item)

04/01/2026

Delivery: 09/30/2026

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 09/30/2026

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 GENERAL

A2 ITEM REQUIREMENT

A3 ITEM 0001-0009 PRICING SCHEDULE

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B2 CERTIFICATIONS

B3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (SPECIFICATIONS)

B4 CONTRACTS AND TASK ORDERS

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT

B6 AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B8 PILOT REQUIREMENTS

B9 PILOT QUALIFICATIONS

B10 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS DUTY AND FLIGHT

LIMITATIONS

B11 PERSONNEL DUTY LIMITATIONS

OPERATIONS

B12 CONTRACTOR'S REPORTING AND RELEASE BASE

B13 PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

B14 FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B15 SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT

B16 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR

FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B17 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

B18 FUEL AND SERVICING REQUIREMENTS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS ... 25

B19 GENERAL – MAINTENANCE

B20 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (ADS) AND

MANUFACTURER'S MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS

(MMSBS)

B22 MANUALS/RECORDS

B23 MAINTENANCE

B24 TIME BETWEEN OVERHAUL (TBO) AND LIFE-

LIMITED PARTS

B25 SUPPLEMENTS

B25.1 – OFF AIRPORT OPERATIONS-WHEELS (SEE OPM

29)

B25.2 – RECONNAISSANCE (SEE OPM 29)

B25.3 – LOW LEVEL ACTIVITIES (SEE OPM 29)

B25.4 - GLACIER LANDING-SKIS (AIRPLANE)

OPERATIONS IN ALASKA (SEE OPM 29)

B25.5 – MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN (SEE OPM 29)

B25.6 - EXTENDED OVER-WATER OPERATIONS

B25.7 - RESERVED

B25.8 - SKIPLANE OPERATIONS (SEE OPM 29)

B25.9 – AVIATION FUEL DISPENSING FACILITIES IN

ALASKA

B25.10 - ON-SITE MECHANIC

SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

C1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

(FEB 1998)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

C3 52.212-4(K)TAXES

C5 52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995)

C6 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

C7 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

C8 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) .. 48

C9 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE

CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

C10 52.222-42 -- STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR

FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

C12 COTR/SAFETY MANAGER

SAFETY

C13 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

C13.2 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) PLAN

C13.3 MISHAPS

C14 AIRCRAFT USE REPORT

C16 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

C17 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR

(52.232-19 APR 1984)

C18 AIRCRAFT INSURANCE

C20 CONTRACTOR ONBOARDING PROCEDURES

C21 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

REPORTING SYSTEM (DEC 2015)

C22 PREWORK MEETING

C23 CONTRACT PERIOD

C24 ADD/REMOVE AIRCRAFT AFTER CONTRACT AWARD55

C25 ORDERS FOR SERVICES

C26 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C27 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND REACTION TIME

C28 CONTRACT NON-COMPLIANCE

C29 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C30 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (FROM SCHEDULE OF ITEMS)

EXHIBITS

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (52.212-1 MAR 2020) TAILORED

D1 GENERAL INFORMATION

D2 OFFERS

D4 OFFER CONTENTS

D5 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

D6 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, REVISIONS, AND

WITHDRAWALS OF OFFERS

D7 SPECIAL NOTICE TO OFFERORS

D8 RESERVED

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

D9 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2)

(OCT 2014)

D10 PROPOSAL ANALYSIS AND CONTRACTOR SELECTIONS

D11 NOTICE OF AWARD

D12 INQUIRIES REGARDING THE SOLICITATION

SECTION E – OFFEROR’S REPRESENTATIONS,

CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS . 67

E1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

E2 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E3 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

E4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E5 52.216-27 SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS OCT 1995) 75

E6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST DEPARTMENT OF THE

INTERIOR (SEPT 2006) (DEVIATION)

E7 AQD EVALUATION OF OPTIONS PROVISION (OCT 2015)

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular ACETA Aerial Capture Eradication and Tagging of

Animals AD Airworthiness Directive AIRS Aviation Information Reporting Support 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 FSV Fuel Service Vehicle FTR Federal Travel Regulations GVW gross vehicle weight GPM gallons per minute

GPS global positioning system HIGE hover-in-ground effect HOGE hover-out-of-ground effect IAT interagency aviation training IBC Interior Business Center ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICS intercom system IFR instrument flight rules IP Institute of Petroleum IPP Invoice Processing Platform MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins NFPA National Fire Protection Association NTSB National Transportation Safety Board NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group OAS Office of Aviation Services PA public address system PA pressure altitude PFD personal flotation device PIC pilot-in-command PPE personal protective equipment PSD plastic sphere dispenser PSI pounds per square inch PTT push to talk RFP Request for Proposals RPM revolutions per minute SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry

Procedures TBO time between overhaul 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

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 General

This multiple award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contract is for fixed wing on-call services on an as-needed basis for transportation in Alaska for U.S. Department of the Interior and other agency personnel, cargo, or both using aircraft operated and maintained by the Contractor.

A2 Item Requirement

Item Description All equipment, facilities, and personnel required under this contract shall be delivered to and removed from various location(s) as ordered and needed. Contractor designated base location(s) are identified on the following pricing pages.

Aircraft Requirement: Single engine and multiengine airplanes, equipped as specified in Section B and specific

Supplements.

Seating: One (1) to fifty (50) insured passenger seats.

Landing Gear: Wheels, floats, amphibious floats, skis or wheel skis.

Crew Requirements: Minimum required flight crew for offered airplane. Relief flight crew is not required but may be provided if offered.

Note 1: Contractor may be required to operate from an alternate location when dispatched by the government.

AIRCRAFT ITEM DESCRIPTIONS:

Item #1 Description Minimum Guarantee –Initial Office of Aviation Services (OAS)

Inspection/Test of Contractor Aircraft and Pilot(s).

Item #2 Description Type Aircraft: Tandem seat aircraft Gross Weight: Aircraft must have minimum certificated gross weight of 2,000 pounds

Item #3 Description Type Aircraft: Single engine piston aircraft Seating: Four (4) seats or greater

Item #4 Description Type Aircraft: Single engine turbine aircraft Seating: Four (4) seats or greater

Item #5 Description Type Aircraft: Multi engine piston aircraft Seating: Six (6) seats or greater

Item #6 Description Type Aircraft: Multi engine turbine aircraft Seating: Six (6) seats or greater

Item #7 Description Type Aircraft: Multi engine piston aircraft Seating: ten (10) seats or greater

Item #8 Description Type Aircraft: Multi engine turbine aircraft Seating: ten (10) seats or greater

Item #9 Description Type Aircraft: Multi engine jet aircraft Seating: ten (10) seats or greater

A3 Item 0001-0009 Pricing Schedule

Item #1 Description – Initial OAS Inspection/Test of Contractor Aircraft and Pilot(s). When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract, a minimum of one Government-provided inspection for each aircraft and pilot as described in Section C2 will be provided. This line item is not separately priced and is the minimum quantity the Government intends to order (also known as the minimum guarantee) under any resulting contract(s) as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.504 and FAR 52.216-22.

Item #2 Description – Tandem Seat Aircraft

OFFEROR ‘S

NAME

BASE

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED PAX

SEATS GROSS WEIGHT

N

PERIOD DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

3rd 4/1/24 – 3/31/25

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

4th 4/1/25 – 3/31/26

Flight Rate

FD

HOUR $

PAY

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

3rd 4/1/24 – 3/31/25

Standby Rate

SB

Standby Rate SB

HOUR

*Note: all flight rates are dry – no fuel costs included.

Item #3 Description – Single Engine Piston Aircraft – Four (4) seats or greater

BASE

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

3rd 4/1/24 – 3/31/25

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

PAY

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

Item #4 Description – Single Engine Turbine Aircraft – Four (4) seats or greater

BASE

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

3rd 4/1/24 – 3/31/25

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

PAY

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

Item #5 Description – Multi Engine Piston Aircraft – Six (6) seats or greater

BASE

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

3rd 4/1/24 – 3/31/25

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

PAY

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

Item #6 Description – Multi Engine Turbine Aircraft – Six (6) seats or greater

BASE

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA REGISTRATION

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

3rd 4/1/24 – 3/31/25

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

PAY

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

Item #7 Description – Multi Engine Piston Aircraft – Ten (10) seats or greater

BASE

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

3rd 4/1/24 – 3/31/25

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

PAY

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

Item #8 Description – Multi Engine Turbine Aircraft – Ten (10) seats or greater

BASE

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

3rd 4/1/24 – 3/31/25

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

PAY

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

Item #9 Description – Multi Engine Jet Aircraft – Ten (10) seats or greater

BASE

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

3rd 4/1/24 – 3/31/25

Flight Rate FD HOUR $

PAY

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24

Standby Rate SB HOUR $

A4 Additional Pay Items Schedule

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

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY

ITEMS

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

i

Subsistence Allowance (Per Diem)

PD INDEFINITE Daily Per FTR Schedule- Actual cost for lodging -receipt(s) required;

M&IE authorized daily rate ii Fuel Charge FC INDEFINITE GALLON Actual Cost – receipt(s) required iii

Miscellaneous Contractor Costs (Special Charge)

SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost – receipt(s) required iv

Co-Pilot (when required) CP INDEFINITE HOUR Pricing will be negotiated with vendor when required and there is an additional charge.

v Flight Hour Guarantee (averaged over length of hire)

GTD INDEFINITE HOUR Guarantee is set at three

(3) hours in accordance with Section C29.3

• Note: See Section C30 regarding Additional Pay Items. Receipts are required for verification of ALL claimed items, except for meals and incidentals when they are authorized.

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained on-call (OC) airplane flight services in support of fire and resource management activities and other government agency work in Alaska. Missions may include law enforcement activities at various risk levels, as well as point-to-point transportation and special use flights. Examples of special use flights are identified in the supplements (Section B.25). Operations involving aircraft in support of Government programs that require deviation from normal operating procedures, special pilot qualifications or techniques, or special aircraft requirements may necessitate additional approval procedures. This contract must NOT be utilized to obtain direct fire suppression aircraft and tactical fire support aircraft.

However, this contract may be utilized to obtain logistical and reconnaissance aircraft that support fire. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives. During the availability period and any subsequent extension, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government.

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

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

B2 Certifications

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

B2.1 The Contractor must hold a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier and/or as appropriate an Operating Certificate. The Contractor’s Operations Specifications must authorize operation of the category and class of aircraft and conditions of flight required to complete missions for the Government.

B2.2 Aircraft used on this contract must be operated and maintained under provisions of 14 CFR Part 121 or 14 CFR Part 135. Aircraft operated under 14 CFR Part 135 must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR 135.63 unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer (CO). Fractional-ownership aircraft must be operated under 14 CFR Part 135.

B2.3 The aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate issued under 14 CFR 21.183 and if required a restricted airworthiness certificate issued under 14 CFR 21.25 and 21.185 to include the special purpose of forest and wildlife conservation work. Multiple Airworthiness Certifications may be required under 14 CFR 21.187. The installation of any equipment must be Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved.

B2.4 The contractor must also notify OAS and the Contracting Officer of any changes in the Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, and Director of Maintenance positions, plus any additional positions approved under 14 CFR 119.69(b).

B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications)

In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order will be used in such resolution: (i) typed provisions of these specifications; (ii) DOI OAS supplements and/or exhibits incorporated by reference;

(iii) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (iv) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; (v) other documents incorporated by reference

B4 Contracts and Task Orders

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

B4.2 The pilot must have task order information (i.e. task order number, authorized aircraft, performance period, etc.)

in their 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 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 and/or FAA acceptable limits.

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

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide at least one fully compliant airplane that is equipped as shown below.

B6.1 Free air temperature gauge.

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

B6.3 One set of individual lap belts for each installed seat.

B6.4 Shoulder harness and lap belt for front seat occupants.

The shoulder strap and lap belt must fasten with a metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism. Both the lap belt and shoulder strap(s) must release simultaneously with one release mechanism. Single strap shoulder harnesses must cross diagonally from one side of the body to the other.

Heavy-duty (military-style) harnesses with fabric loop connecting the shoulder harness to the male portion of the lap belt buckle are acceptable.

B6.5 Tandem seat airplanes must have an approved 5-point harness installed for all occupants.

B6.6 A strobe light or flashing LED, with either a white, or half-white and half-red lens, mounted on top of the aircraft, or otherwise visible from above, IE wing tip and tail strobes.

If the aircraft certification requires the anti-collision light to be aviation red, then a white strobe or white flashing LED with an independent activating switch must be provided in addition to the red anti-collision light.

B6.7 Approved High Visibility, pulsating, forward facing conspicuity lighting (pulse lights) if approved for make and model of aircraft offered.

B6.8 One permanently installed and circuit protected dual auxiliary power charging receptacle (USB) (cigarette lighter adapter is not acceptable).

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 DOI NBC- Aviation Management Avionics or at https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.p df

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 Locater Transmitter 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 3.00 to 1 or better.

B7.2.3 Avionics equipment mounting location and installation must not interfere with passenger safety, space, and comfort. Avionics equipment must not be mounted under seats designed for deformation during energy attenuation. In all instances, the designated areas for collapse must be protected. Avionics equipment normally operated by both pilot and observer/copilot (FM-1, AUX-FM, audio control system, etc.) must be mounted in the optimum location for the make, model, and series of aircraft offered. Mounting(s) which offers full and unrestricted movement of each control to both the pilot and observer/copilot, when seated, without interference from clothing, cockpit structure, or flight controls, must be a goal in the selection of location.

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.pdf

B7.3 Communications systems.

B7.3.1 One automatic-portable or automatic-fixed 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT/AP or ELT/AF), meeting FAA TSO-C126 and COSPAS/SARSAT specifications, must be installed in the aircraft per the ELT manufacturer's installation manual. ELT shall be located in a conspicuous or marked location. The ELT must include a

121.5 MHz homing beacon and be equipped with an external

fixed-type antenna, mounted in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. Documentation of bi-annual registration from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is required for all TSO C126 and newer ELTs.

B7.3.2 One panel-mounted VHF-AM aeronautical transceiver (VHF-1), operating in the frequency band of

118.000 to 135.975 MHz, with a minimum of 720 channels, and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power.

B7.3.3 One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware for each aircraft offered, with the exception of aircraft flying 14 CFR Part 121 scheduled service. The aircraft tracking hardware must be compatible with the government’s Automated Flight Following (AFF) Program (https://www.aff.gov). Not all available satellite-based tracking systems are compatible with the Government’s AFF Program, nor meets AFF’s requirements. The contractor must ensure that the aircraft hardware offered is compatible with AFF.

B7.3.3.1 The following is a current list of AFF units that are compatible with the USFS aff.gov system at the time of the issuance of this solicitation:

Blue Sky Network, Guardian Mobility, Latitude Technologies, Outer Link, Sky Connect (will be changed to Troo Trax), Sky Trac, Spider Tracks, Trac Plus Global.

For questions about current compatibility requirements, contact the AFF Help Desk at https://www.aff.gov/help.aspx or 866-224-7677.

B7.3.4 Portable ISAT systems may be used, if compatible with https://www.aff.gov. However, the system must be powered by the aircraft’s electrical system, operational in all phases of flight, be mounted so as to not endanger any occupant during periods of turbulence and have an antenna placement which ensures consistent GPS/Satellite reception and communication with the Iridium constellation. Any manufacturer-required pilot display(s) or control(s) must be visible and selectable by the pilot(s). Remote equipment having visual indicators must be mounted in such a manner that it is visible from the PIC position.

B7.3.5 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.

B7.3.5.1 AFF communications must be fully operational in all areas of operation, at all times. 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.

B7.3.5.2 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

B7.3.5.3 Registration contact information, a web accessible feedback form, and additional information is available at:

https://www.aff.gov. The AFF Help Desk can be reached at 866-224-7677 or https://www.aff.gov/help.aspx.

B7.3.5.4 Prior to the aircraft’s annual contract inspection, the contractor must ensure compliance with all AFF systems requirements. The contractor must additionally perform an operational check of the system. As a minimum, the operational check must consist of confirming the aircraft being tested is displayed in AFF (indicating it is currently transmitting data to AFF) and that all information displayed in AFF is current. A username and password are required to access AFF. Log on to the AFF website at https://www.aff.gov to request a username and password.

B7.3.5.5 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 in accordance with Bureau flight following protocols. The contractor will return the AFF system to full operational capability within 72 hours after the inoperative/unreliable unit is first discovered as defective.

B7.4 Other avionics.

B7.4.1 An intercommunications system (ICS) must be provided for the pilot, observer/copilot, and any additional required crewmember positions. ICS operation may be via either voice-activation (VOX) or push-to-talk (PTT). If PTT, https://www.aff.gov/help.aspx https://www.aff.gov/help.aspx the pilot’s PTT switch(es) must be mounted on the airplane control yoke, with cord-mounted PTT switches at any other required positions. ICS audio must mix with, but not mute, selected receiver audio. An ICS audio level control must be provided. ICS sidetone audio must be provided for the earphones corresponding with the microphone in use. The ICS audio output must be free of excessive distortion, hum, noise, and crosstalk and must be amplified sufficiently to facilitate ease of use in a noisy cockpit/cabin environment.

B7.4.1.1 The system must be designed for operation with 600-ohm earphones and carbon-equivalent, noise-canceling boom-type microphones (Gentex electret type model 5060-2, military dynamic type M-87/AIC with type CE-100 TR preamplifier (or equivalent).

B7.4.1.2 Earphone/microphone jacks: JJ-033 and JJ-034 jacks must be furnished at each required station.

B7.4.2 The Government may request installation of Government-furnished equipment (GFE).

B7.4.3 Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B). When required per 14 CFR 91.227, all aircraft furnished must be equipped with ADS-B meeting the requirements of TSO-C166b or TSO-C154C and 14 CFR 91.227.

B7.4.4 Other avionics may be required for special use missions. (See Supplement B25.2 Fire and Resource Reconnaissance and B25.6.5 Extended Overwater Operations)

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B8 Pilot Requirements

B8.1 The Contractor must furnish a flight crew for each day the aircraft is required to be available.

B8.1.1 A flight crew is the minimum personnel required to operate the offered aircraft IAW the aircraft’s Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and company operations manual.

B8.2 The pilot-in-command must be familiar with this contract and all applicable task orders issued under this contract.

B8.3 The PIC must be able to provide contract and/or task order information to the COTR, OAS inspector, COR, project inspector (PI), or Government manager as requested.

B9 Pilot Qualifications

B9.1 General

B9.1.1 Pilot flight hours will be verified from an employer certified pilot log or company flight records. Further verification of flight hours may be required at the COTR’s discretion.

B9.1.2 Prior to pilot carding, the Contractor must submit a current OAS-64A or FS 5700-20, Airplane Pilot Qualifications and Approval (with supplements if requested) for each pilot offered for approval. FAA Pilot and medical certificates must be submitted to OAS for initial carding.

Medical certificates must remain current in order for pilots to exercise privileges authorized on the OAS-30A. New medical certificates must be forwarded to OAS. The OAS- 64A form can be found on the OAS website at http://oas.doi.gov.

B9.1.3 For a pilot that has not been previously inspected and approved by the DOI OAS or USDA, Forest Service, the Contractor must provide in addition to the OAS-64A, a signed OAS-64C that verifies the pilot’s flight time qualifications and experience. The COTR, or designated representative, will provide the Contractor a form to document this verification. This form must be completed prior to pilot inspection by DOI OAS.

B9.1.4 This contract may require that pilots meet specific special use eligibility and requirements. Pilots who have not been previously carded for specific special use missions must receive a flight evaluation in accordance with Section C of this contract. The flight evaluation will be in an aircraft supplied by the Contractor at no expense to the Government.

The satisfactory completion of the evaluation flight will not substitute for any of the total flight hour requirements listed in this contract.

B9.1.5 Pilots must be proficient in operating all equipment identified in Section B (GPS, FM radios, etc.). Pilots may be required to demonstrate proficiency during the agency evaluation flight. An abbreviated programming guide may be utilized.

B9.2 Minimum qualifications, see the Supplements in B25 for additional requirements.

The Contractor must provide a pilot(s) who meet the following minimum qualifications and who possess the required certificates and evidence of having satisfactorily passed the evaluations for the required tasks at time of inspection:

B9.2.1 An FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate as appropriate with applicable category, class, and type rating.

B9.2.2 Instrument rating or ATP for airplanes.

B9.2.3 As appropriate a current first or second second-class medical certificate issued under provisions of 14 CFR Part 67.

B9.2.4 Evidence of satisfactorily passing all required FAA flight checks in accordance with provisions of 14 CFR Part 135 or 121 equivalent. All pilots must meet the currency requirements of 14 CFR 61.57.

http://oas.doi.gov/

B9.3 The PIC must meet flight time requirements of 14 CFR Part 135 or Part 121 and the following:

B9.3.1 1,500 hours Total pilot time.

B9.3.2 1,200 hours PIC airplanes.

B9.3.3 200 hours PIC multiengine, when applicable.

B9.3.4 25 hours PIC seaplanes, when applicable.

B9.3.5 250 hours PIC large airplane when applicable.

(12,500 pounds certificated gross takeoff weight or more.)

B9.3.5.1 50 hours PIC in make and model of aircraft to be used on this contract for passenger transport. (25 hours if the pilot has attended a formal training course for the make and model.)

B9.3.6 100 hours PIC turbo prop airplane, when applicable.

B9.3.6. 1 50 hours PIC in make and model of turbo prop airplane to be used on this contract for passenger transport. (25 hours if the pilot has attended a formal training course for the make and model.)

B9.3.7 100 hours PIC jet airplane, when applicable.

B9.3.7. 1 50 hours PIC in make and model of jet airplane to be used on this contract for passenger transport, and an unrestricted type rating if required. (25 hours if the pilot has attended a formal training course for the make and model.)

B9.3.8 100 hours PIC in category, preceding 12 months.

Note: RE: B9 3.5.1 and B9 3.6.1 The Contractor may request that this pilot flight hour requirement be waived for a pilot under special circumstances; however, the waiver may or may not be granted. The Contractor should contact the Contracting Officer in advance of this need for additional information on this process. No other pilot qualification exceptions will be considered by the Government.

B9.3.9 Vendor in house FAA approved 14 CFR Part 135 training courses do not qualify for the 50% reduction.

B9.4 SIC minimum qualifications, if required by the aircraft type offered.

B9.4.1 The SIC must have at least an FAA commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating.

B9.4.2 The SIC must have at least a second-class medical certificate issued under provisions of 14 CFR 67.

B9.4.3 The SIC must provide evidence of satisfactorily completing an FAA competency check (14 CFR 135.293 or 14 CFR 121 equivalent) for the make and model offered in this contract. This flight check must be kept valid throughout the contract period.

B10 Flight Crewmembers Duty and Flight Limitations

Assigned duty of any kind must not exceed 14 hours in any 24-hour period. “Duty” includes flight time, ground duty of any kind, and standby Local travel up to a maximum of 30 minutes each way between the worksite and place of lodging will not be considered duty time.