Solicitation 140D8020R0017 FWS.pdf

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Fish and Wildlife Service Exclusive Use Type III Helicopter Solicitation 140D8020R0017

Table of Contents

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1. Item Requirement A2 Item Pricing A3 Additional Pay Items

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements B7 Avionics Requirements B8 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Equipment Requirements (Required for Lower 48 States Operations Only)

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

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

OPERATIONS

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

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

B26 General - Maintenance B27 Airworthiness Directives (AD’s) and Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins (MMSB’s) B28 Manuals/Records B29 Maintenance B30 Maintenance Test Flight B31 Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and Life-Limited Parts B32 Weight and Balance B33 Helicopter Turbine Engine Power Check

SECTION C CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

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FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items – Addenda 52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance The following is added:

52.212-4(k)Taxes

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders–Commercial Items

(AUG 2020)

52.216-18 Ordering (AUG 2020) 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.217-9 -- Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.222-42 -- Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEP 2011) ADDENDA to 1452.201-70: COTR/PI/Safety Manager & Advisor 1452.203-70 Restrictions on Endorsements (JUL 1996) 1452.228-71 Aircraft and General Public Liability Insurance (Mar 1989)

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 Aircraft Use Report (AUR) C2 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (APR 2013) C3 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements C4 Reserved C5 Reserved C6 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (Dec 2015) C7 Prework Meeting C8 Personnel Conduct C9 Safety C10 Mishaps C11 Reserved C12 Economic Price Adjustment – Fuel C13 Contract Period C14 Exclusive Use Period C15 Extension of Exclusive Use Period C16 Availability Requirements C17 Schedule of Operations and Reaction Time C18 Maintenance During Availability Period C19 Unavailability and Damages

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C20 Daily Availability C21 Flight Time C22 Mobilization/Demobilization C23 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items) C24 Government Miscellaneous Charges

EXHIBITS

SECTION D- INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

D1 General Information D2 Period for Acceptance of Offers D3 Proposals D4 Offer Contents

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items (OCT 2014) (tailored) D5.1 Evaluation Factors D5.2 Technical Capability D5.3 Organizational Safety D5.4 Past Performance D5.5 Total Evaluated Price

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D6 Tradeoff Analysis and Contractor Selection D7 Inquiries Regarding the Solicitation

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

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 52.212-3 –Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2020) 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984) 52.233-2 -- Service of Protest Department of the Interior (JUL 1996) (Deviation) 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information (Apr 1984)

SECTION E EXHIBITS

ACRONYMS

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AC Advisory Circular AD Airworthiness Directive AMS Aviation Management System A&P airframe and power plant APCO Association of Public-Safety Communications

Officials AQD Acquisition Services Directorate ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASO Aviation Safety Office ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC Air Traffic Control AUR Aircraft Use Report CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CFR Code of Federal Regulations CTCSS continuous tone coded squelch system DM degrees/minutes/decimal minutes DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation ELT emergency locator transmitter EPA Environmental Protection Agency ERG Emergency Response Guidebook FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations FS Forest Service FTR Federal Travel Regulations GVW gross vehicle weight GPM gallons per minute GPS global positioning system HIGE hover-in-ground effect HOGE hover-out-of-ground effect IAT interagency aviation training IBC Interior Business Center ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICS intercom system 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 RFQ Request for Quotes 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

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

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SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1. Item Requirement

Designated Bases: McBee, South Carolina (60-Days) Titusville, Florida (60-Days)

Exclusive Use Periods: 02/01/2021 through 05/31/2021

Aircraft Required: One light helicopter equipped per Section B

Fuel Service Vehicle (FSV): One FSV meeting the requirements identified in Section B

Crew Compliment Required At each Designated Base: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver(s), Relief PIC, Relief Fuel

Servicing Vehicle Driver(s)

Minimum Helicopter Requirements:

Seating: Five (5) insured passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single pilot operated.

Payload: Non-jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 950 pounds at 30 degrees C at 1,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 25-pound survival kit and fuel for 1.9 hours.

Jettisonable external payload (HOGE) of 1550 pounds at 30 degrees C at 5000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 25-pound survival kit and fuel for 1.5 hours.

Powerplant: Turbine engine

Certification: 14 CFR 27

Airspeed: 120 knots VNE at 30 degrees C at 1,000 feet

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

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A2 Item Pricing

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

Complete shaded areas only.

DESIGNATED BASES:

McBee, South Carolina (60-days) Titusville, Florida (60-days)

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 120 calendar days

ITEM 001 – Base Year: January 03, 2021 through January 02, 2022 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: February 01, 2021 through May 31, 2021

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability Price per day for availability

AV

Guaranteed

DAYS

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour

FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for availability during extension period

Price per flight hour during extension period

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 25,000 (NTE)

ITEM 001 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Base Year 2021

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ITEM 002 – 1st Option Year: January 03, 2022 through January 02, 2023 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: February 01, 2022 through May 31, 2022

Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay

ITEM 002 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – 1st Option Year 2022

ITEM 003 – 2nd Option Year: January 03, 2023 through January 02, 2024 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: February 01, 2023 through May 31, 2023

Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay

ITEM 003 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – 2nd Option Year 2023

ITEM 004 – 3rd Option Year: January 03, 2024 through January 02, 2025 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: February 01, 2024 through May 31, 2024

Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay

ITEM 004 – ESTIMATED TOTAL, – 3rd Option Year 2024

ITEM 005 – 4th Option Year: January 03, 2025 through January 02, 2025 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: February 01, 2025 through May 31, 2025

Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay

ITEM 005 – ESTIMATED TOTAL, – 4th Option Year 2025

ITEM 006 – POSSIBLE 6 MONTH EXTENSION (FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES)

In accordance with FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services the unit prices for daily availability and flight rate shall be the same unit price proposed in the year it is exercised. For evaluation purposes only prices will be based on the 4th option year.

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 25,000 (NTE)

ITEM 006 – ESTIMATED TOTAL, – 6 MONTH EXTENSION

ESTIMATED TOTAL FOR ITEMS 001 THROUGH 006

A2.1 Funding will not be obligated under the Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The Contracting Officer will issue a separate task order prior to the exclusive use period for each year covered under the contract. Each task order will obligate funding for the payment of aircraft services.

A2.2 The Minimum Guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is the total amount for Daily Availability during the Exclusive Use Period (120 days) for the first year (base year) of the contract; however, the guaranteed quantity for daily availability is subject to reductions due to unavailability. The estimated quantity for daily availability during any extension of the exclusive use period is not guaranteed and also is subject to reductions due to unavailability.

A2.2.1 The maximum quantity of services the Government may order under the contract is $7,000,000. This amount is not a historical or planned expenditure but set in accordance with FAR 16.504(a)(4)

A2.3 The start date for services may be changed by the issuance of a Notice to Proceed in accordance Section C14.

A2.4 In the lower-48 states all fuel shall be provided by the contractor and should be included in the flight rate (wet rate).

A2.5 For flights in Alaska flight time will be paid at a dry rate. The dry rate will be calculated by reducing the current (wet) flight rate by the base price of fuel multiplied by the hourly fuel consumption rate for the type aircraft as shown in the Fuel Consumption Rates Chart Exhibit.

A3 Additional Pay Items (Time & Material; IAW FAR 52.212-4 ALT 1.)

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

PAY ITEM

CODE

APPLICABLE RATES

(i) Extended Standby – Pilot EP INDEFINITE HOUR $46.00

(ii) Extended Standby – Driver Light Truck Medium Truck

ET

ET

INDEFINITE

INDEFINITE

HOUR

HOUR

$25.00

(iii) Extended Standby - Mechanic EM INDEFINITE HOUR $45.00

(iv) Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage SMM

SML INDEFINITE MILE

350-749 gallons $ 1.83 750-1,499 gallons $ 2.45

(v) Contractor Miscellaneous Costs SC INDEFINITE EACH Actuals Reimbursed

(vi) Subsistence PD INDEFINITE EACH Per FTR

FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

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

Requested and Effective Date This Adjustment

Type Aircraft

Jet Fuel Av

Gas

Fuel Source Location Titusville, FL (KTIX)

Base Price

$ 4.20

Reference Price

Effective Date

Contract Award

Source Document

ORIGINAL

CONTRACT

Source Document

Difference

$ X consumption rate of

Increase/Decrease Due

Old Flight Rate

New Flight Rate

Re-established Base Price

The below information will be completed and included in any contract awarded.

BELOW INFORMATION SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE CONTRACTING AGENCY AT AWARD

Aircraft payload is an element of your offer. The hover-out of ground effect (HOGE) payload that was confirmed for the aircraft identified on the following page is made a part of the contract. Payload is computed using the Section A payload requirement and will be verified at the time of aircraft inspection. Water/retardant bucket sizes appropriate for this contract are identified below.

GOVERNMENT USE ONLY

CONFIRMED NON-JETTISONABLE PAYLOAD (HOGE) AMOUNT

CONFIRMED JETTISONABLE PAYLOAD (HOGE) AMOUNT

PERFORMANCE REFERENCE

(FLIGHT MANUAL PAGE/CHART)

WATER/RETARDANT BUCKET CAPACITY REQUIRED

1ST

2ND

FUEL TRUCK CAPACITY

Gallons:

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 exclusive use helicopter flight services to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government natural resource missions. Contractor services include provision of a helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle, fuel, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation. Missions will include, but are not limited to, fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, law enforcement limited to non-threatening surveillance and reconnaissance, and other administrative and related resource activities. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

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

B1.3 The Government and Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to successfully complete this contract. The Contractor’s employees’ cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude toward aviation safety and accomplishment of the mission are an integral element of this relationship.

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

B2 Certifications

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

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

B2.2 A Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 (14 CFR 135) Air Carrier Certificate. These aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR 135.63 or Operations Specifications Part D, "Aircraft Listing," as appropriate.

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

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

B2.5 The contract aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate. Installation of any equipment required by this contract must be FAA-approved.

B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications)

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

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B4 Contracts

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

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

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

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

B5.4 Military or other similar low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. The Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) may approve high visibility enhancements.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

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

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

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

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

B6.3 Free air temperature gauge.

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

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

B6.6 Shoulder harnesses equipped with inertia reel (either single-strap or double-strap) for each aft cabin occupant.

Shoulder harness straps and lap belts must fasten with a single-point, metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism.

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

B6.8 Dual controls for initial pilot performance evaluation. (May also be required for interim or recurrent pilot performance evaluations at the option of the Government.)

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

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

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

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

B6.13 High-skid-type landing gear if manufactured for make and model.

B6.13.1 Landing gear equipped with tundra pads

B6.14 Personnel access steps for aircraft with a floor height greater than 18 inches to ensure safe entrance and exit from each door.

B6.15 Locking cap(s) on all fuel inlet ports.

B6.16 Reserved

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

B6.18 Main rotor brake.

B6.19 Reserved

B6.20 Reserved

B6.21 Cargo compartment, internal and external capable of accommodating 58-inch long shovels, rakes, and other tools as specified below:

For internal:

B6.21.1 15-cubic-foot baggage compartment within the aircraft fuselage specifically designed to carry cargo separate from the cabin.

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Note: Requires rear bulkhead modification required on some models of aircraft.

For external:

B6.21.2 Cargo basket. An externally side-mounted basket constructed with tubular frame and expanded metal incorporating a locking lid to secure cargo.

All construction methods must be as prescribed by Advisory Circulars 43.13-1B and 43.13-2B or other FAA approval.

Note: Basket/rack must be quick attach/detach.

B6.22 Cargo restraint system for aircraft manufactured with a parcel/storage area behind the rear passenger seats.

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

The circuit must be protected by a 5-amp circuit protection.

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

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

B6.26 A convex mirror for the pilot to observe the sling load.

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

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

B6.29 One collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit (see Section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE- J) of the contract aircraft at 1,000 feet pressure altitude (PA), 30˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 25-pound survival kit, and

1.5 total hours of fuel. The bucket must be capable of being operated with all increments of the longline; i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

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

Note: The bucket combinations provided in B6.29 and B6.30 must provide adjustments that allow the widest range of altitude/temperature combinations (subject to the limitations of the bucket manufacturer’s available sizes) for the maximum lifting capability of the helicopter beginning at 1,000 feet PA at 30˚ Celsius extending upward to 5,000 feet PA at 30˚ Celsius and above.

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

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

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

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

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

B6.32.2 This connector must have multiple circuit capacity sufficient to provide power and control for Contractor-furnished equipment. The longline remote hook, fixed tank, or water bucket must be wired through this connector. A list of water buckets with required pin wiring can be found in the USDA Forest Service/DOI OAS Drawing A-16 Exhibit (see Section C). Wiring diagrams for various equipment configurations are available from the:

U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Aviation Services 300 E. Mallard Drive, Suite 200 Boise, ID 83706 or USDA Forest Service 3833 S. Development Avenue Boise, ID 83705-5354.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

B7.2 Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.pdf

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B7.2.1 Strict adherence to the recommendations in the following FAA Advisory Circulars is required: AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11, "Aircraft Electrical Systems," and Chapter 12, "Aircraft Avionics Systems”; AC 43.13-2B Chapter 1, "Structural Data," Chapter 2, "Communication, Navigation, and Emergency Locator Transmitter System Installations," and Chapter 3, "Antenna Installation."

B7.2.2 All avionics systems requiring an antenna must be installed with a properly matched, aircraft-certified antenna, unless otherwise specified. Antennas must be polarized as required by the avionics system and must have a voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) of 3.0 to 1 or better.

B7.2.3 Although the contract aircraft may not be certified for flight under instrument flight rules (IFR), the aircraft's static pressure system, altimeter instrument system, and automatic pressure altitude reporting system must be maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.411 and inspected and tested every 24 calendar months, as specified by 14 CFR Part 43, appendices E and F.

B7.2.4 Transmitters shall not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers in the aircraft which are monitoring different frequencies. So-called “Transmit Interlock” functions shall not be used with communication transceivers.

B7.3 Communications Systems

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

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

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

B7.3.2 One panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1) aeronautical transceiver, with a minimum of 760 channels covering 118.000 to 136.975 MHz. The transceiver must have channels selectable in no greater than 25 kHz increments and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power. The transceiver’s operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the pilot. Although not required by Federal Aviation Regulations, the aircraft’s radio call sign (normally the aircraft registration number) must be displayed on the instrument panel, in view of the flight crew.

B7.3.3 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 and observer/copilot when seated, have full and unrestricted movement of the controls 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

Exclusive Use Type III Helicopter Solicitation 140D8020R0017 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.

B7.3.4 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 appropriate 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/OAS A-17 in Exhibit 8.

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

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

B7.3.4.4 Positive-polarity microphone excitation voltage provided to the AUX-FM system from the aircraft DC power system through a suitable resistor network. A blocking capacitor must be provided to prevent the portable radio microphone excitation voltage from entering the system. Sidetone for the AUX-FM must also be provided (NAT model AA34-300, Premier model PA-34, or equivalent).

B7.3.4.5 The Contractor must provide an auxiliary FM adapter cord assembly to interface the connectors and circuits necessary to operate the BK EPH/GPH/DPH series radios through the MS 3112E-12-10S connector in the aircraft (Field Support Services/helifire.com Part No. AUX-EPH-24, or equal).

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 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.

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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.

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.

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/contractspecs with the same force and affect as if they were presented as full text herein.

B7.4 Navigational Systems

B7.4.1 One permanently installed, panel-mounted global positioning system (GPS-1) utilizing an approved, fixed external aircraft antenna and powered by the aircraft electrical system or an aviation portable GPS unit (Garmin GPSMap 296/396/496 or equivalent) provided the portable unit is securely mounted, is equipped with a remote (i.e., not part of the GPS unit) antenna, and presents information from an overhead orientation (not a drive-along-the-road type), and is powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS (permanently installed or portable) must utilize the WGS-84 datum and reference latitude and longitude coordinates in the degrees/minutes/decimal minutes (DM) mode for aircraft positioning. The GPS navigation database must be updated annually covering the geographic areas where the aircraft will operate. The primary GPS (or a second GPS at the co-pilot position) must also have near real-time weather downlink capability.

B7.5 Audio Systems

B7.5.1 Two separate audio control systems (which may be combined in a single unit) for the pilot and observer/co-pilot to select receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone/push to talk (PTT) audio inputs for all installed radios and public address (PA) systems. Each system must also allow the pilot and observer/copilot to independently adjust 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 both the pilot’s and observer/copilot’s microphone/PTT inputs. The system must be configured so 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 https://www.aff.gov/contractspecs

Exclusive Use Type III Helicopter Solicitation 140D8020R0017 earphone. Transmitter sidetone 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. Separate controls must be provided for both pilot and observer/copilot to select audio from one or any combination of available receivers. The ICS-equipped aft passenger positions must monitor the receiver(s) as selected by the observer/copilot. The receiver 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.

B7.5.1.3 The audio system(s) controls must be located and arranged so that both the pilot and observer/copilot, when seated, have full movement of their respective controls without interference from their clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls. Labeling and marking of controls must be clear, understandable, legible, and permanent. Electronic label maker marking is acceptable.

B7.5.2 An ICS for the pilot, observer/copilot, and all aft cabin positions. ICS audio must mix with, but not mute, selected receiver audio. An ICS audio level control must be provided for each position above. Adjustment of the ICS audio level at any position must not affect the level at any other position. A "hot mic" capability, controlled via an activation switch or voice activation (VOX), must be provided for the pilot and copilot/observer positions. 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.

B7.5.3 Earphones, microphones, PTT’s, and jacks 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) with U-174/U (single/male) type connector plug. The pilot position only may be configured for low impedance (dynamic) operation.

B7.5.3.1 A single U-92A/U type connector jack, which will accept a U-174/U type plug, and provide the ICS and radio functions as specified above, must be furnished at each required station.

B7.5.3.2 Separate PTT switches for radio transmitter and ICS microphone operation must be provided at the pilot, observer/copilot, and any other positions required above to be furnished with both radio transmitter and ICS operation. The pilot's PTT switches must be mounted on the cyclic control. The observer/copilot's and any other required position’s PTT switches must be mounted on the cord to the earphone/microphone connector. The aft cabin positions must be furnished with cord-mounted ICS PTT switches.

B7.6 Other Avionics

B7.6.1 One air traffic control (ATC) transponder and altitude reporting system meeting the requirements of 14 CFR Part

91.215 (a) and (b) and inspected and tested every 24 months in accordance with 14 CFR 91.413.

B7.6.2 One APCO Project 25 compliant (P25) VHF-FM "multi-mode" two-way mobile radio, with a matched broad-band antenna, must be mounted in the fuel-servicing vehicle. The radio's operational bandwidth must include the 150 MHz to 174 MHz frequency band, with user-programmable (in the field) channels. Selection of narrowband (12.5 kHz) analog, or digital (12.5 kHz) spacing is required on each channel. The radio must be frequency-synthesized, equipped with the lowest 32 CTCSS sub-audible tones, and must develop a minimum of 30 watts carrier output power. Use of appropriate portable VHF-FM radios with suitable output power booster units is permissible.

The following radio models are known to meet the above requirements:

Datron G25RMV100, G25RMV110, G25ASU001 Kenwood TK-5710, TK-5720 Midland STM-1050B, STM-1055B, STM-1115B

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Relm (BK) Radio: DMH5992 with Smartmic,, DMH5992X HP with Smartmic Relm: KNG-M150

Note: As of February 28, 2020, no other mobile radios were known to meet the above requirements. See http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/approved_radios.pdf for a complete, current listing of approved radios.

B7.6.3 One APCO Project 25 compliant (P25) VHF-FM two-way portable radio for pilot call-back, operating in the 150 MHz to 174 MHz frequency band, frequency-synthesized, CTCSS 32 sub-audible tone capable, user programmable in the field, with a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power, must be furnished for use by the pilot-in-command (PIC). Selection of narrowband (12.5 kHz) analog, or digital (12.5kHz) spacing is required on each channel.

The following radio models are known to meet the above requirements:

Datron: Guardian G25PRV100 Midland: STP105B Motorola: XTS 2500 & XTS 5000*

* only w/R.15.00.05 or newer software Relm (BK): DHP5102X, DPHX5102X Relm: KNG-P150, KNG-P150S, KNG2-P150 Thales (Racal): 25 PRC-6894

Note: As of February 28, 2020, no other portable radios were known to meet the above requirements. See http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/approved_radios.pdf for a complete, current listing of approved radios.

B7.6.4 The Contractor must furnish a cellular telephone for use by the Fuel Service Vehicle driver. The cellular telephone must be provided with service to the area of the contiguous 48 States. Each cellular telephone must be equipped with both 110VAC and 12VDC adapter cord assemblies for charging use. The Contractor must provide the number of the cellular telephone to Government personnel when requested.

B7.6.5 Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) All aircraft must be equipped to meet the ADS-B OUT requirements of 14 CFR 91.225. ADS-B OUT systems must be approved to either TSO-C154c (978MHz Universal Access Transceiver [UAT]) or TSO-C166b (1090MHz Extended Squitter [1090ES]). Aircraft operating outside of the United States must be equipped with systems approved to TSO-C166b.

B7.6.6 Each aircraft must be equipped to meet the Radar Altimeter requirements of 14 CFR 135.160, where applicable.

B8 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Equipment Requirements (Required for Lower 48 States Operations Only)

B8.1 General.

B8.1.1 Fuel servicing vehicles must meet 49 CFR requirements.

B8.1.2 The Contractor must provide one fuel servicing vehicle (truck and trailer combination is acceptable. The vehicle will be stationed at the designated base, unless dispatched by the Government to other locations. Vehicle specifications follow:

B8.1.2.1 The fuel servicing vehicle must be a four-wheel drive truck capable of transporting fuel over rough mountain roads and being operated at posted highway/freeway speeds.

B8.1.2.2 The vehicle’s tank(s) must have a minimum capacity of 8 hours of usable fuel for the make and model aircraft operating on the contract based on the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart Exhibit 2. The vehicle http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/approved_radios.pdf http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/approved_radios.pdf

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B8.1.2.3 The vehicle must be properly maintained, clean, and reliable with a functioning air conditioner for cooling the driver. Tanks, plumbing, filters, and other required equipment must be free of rust, scale, dirt, and other contaminants. All leaks must be repaired immediately.

B8.1.2.4 Fuel tanks must be securely fastened to the vehicle frame in accordance with DOT regulations. All tanks must have low point sump/settling area and drains that allow water/particulate contamination accumulation and removal during daily preventative maintenance.

B8.1.2.4.1 All tank inlet ports, sump drains, and the fuel nozzle must be locked closed or stored inside locked compartments when not in use to preclude tampering, contamination, or improper drainage of the fuel supply.

B8.1.2.5 A 10-gallon-per-minute (GPM) flow rate at the dispensing nozzle is the minimum size acceptable. Filter and pump sizes must be compatible with the aircraft being serviced.

B8.1.2.6 Fuel…