Solicitation_Final_7_15_2021.pdf

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES 3

CONTRACT ACRONYMS 3

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES 4

A1 Aircraft for Ft Wainwright, Fairbanks, AK 5

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 13

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 13

B1 Scope of Contract 13 B2 Certification 13 B3 Order of Precedence - Specifications 14 B4 Contracts and Task Orders 14

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 14

B5 Condition of Equipment 14 B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements 14 B7 Avionics Requirements 15 B8 Reserved 20

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS 20

B9 Pilot Requirements 20 B10 Pilot Qualifications 20 B11 Personnel Duty Limitations 22 B12 Flight Crewmembers Duty and Flight Limitations 22 B13 Mechanic Requirement 23 B14 Mechanic Qualifications 23 B15 Mechanic Duty Limitations 23 B16 Government Vehicles 24 B17 Reserved 24 B18 Relief Crew Requirement 24

OPERATIONS 24

B19 Pilot Authority and Responsibility 24 B20 Flight Operations 25 B21 Security of Aircraft and Equipment 25 B22 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 26 B23 PPE for Ground Operations 26 B24 Transportation of Hazardous Materials 26 B25 Fuel and Servicing Requirements 26

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 27

B26 General - Maintenance 27 B27 Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins (MMSBs) 27 B28 Manuals/Records 27 B29 Maintenance 27

B30 Maintenance Test Flight 27 B31 Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and Life-Limited Parts 28 B32 Weight and Balance 28

SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS 29

CONTRACT CLAUSES 29

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 29 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 29 Clauses by Full Text 29

ADDENDA TO CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS 29

52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance 29 52.212-4(k) Taxes 31 52.216-18 Ordering (AUG 2020) 34 52.216-19 Order Limitations (OCT 1995) 35 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995) 35 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) 35 DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEP 2011) 36 Addenda to DIAR 1452.201-70 COTR/PI/Safety Manager & Advisor 36

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 Aircraft Use Report 37 C2 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (APR 2013) 37 C3 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements 37 C4 Reserved 37 C5 Aircraft Insurance 37 DIAR 1452.228-71 Aircraft and General Public Liability Insurance (MAR 1989) 37 C6 Economic Price Adjustment – Insurance 38 C7 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

(DEC 2015) 38

C8 Prework Meeting 39

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 39

C9 Personnel Conduct 39 C10 Safety and Accident Prevention 39 C11 Safety Management System (SMS) Plan 40 C12 Mishaps 40 C13 Contractor Responsibilities - Conduct of Business on a Military Installation. 41 C14 Government Identification Cards - Contractor Employees 42

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CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL 43

C15 Contract Period 43 C16 Exclusive Use Period 43 C17 Optional Extension of Exclusive Use Period 43

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS 43

C18 Availability Requirements 43 C19 Schedule of Operations and Reaction Time 44 C20 Maintenance During Availability Period 44 C21 Unavailability and Damages 44

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 44

C22 Daily Availability 44 C23 Flight Time 45 C24 Mobilization/Demobilization (Applies to the beginning and the end of each Exclusive Use period) 45 C25 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items) 45 C26 Government Miscellaneous Charges 46 C27 Reserved (Lower 48 – See Exhibit 8) 46 C28 Reserved (Lower 48 – See Exhibit 8) 47 C29 Reserved (Lower 48 – See Exhibit 8) 47 C30 Reserved (Lower 48 – See Exhibit 8) 47 C31 Reserved (Lower 48 – See Exhibit 8) 47 C32 Reserved (Lower 48 – See Exhibit 8) 47

EXHIBITS 47

INTRODUCTION 63

D1 General Information 63 D2 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard 63

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (52.212-1 JUN 2020) tailored 63

D3 Offers 63 D4 Offer Contents 63 D5 Period for Acceptance of Offers. 65 D6 Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers 65 D7 Special Notice to Offerors 65

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS 66

D8 Evaluation—Commercial Items (52.212-2 OCT 2014) (addenda/tailored) 66 D9 Evaluation Factors 66 D12 Organizational Safety 66 D13 Past Performance 67 D14 Evaluated Price 67 D15 Tradeoff Analysis and Contractor Selection 67 D16 Notice of Award 68 D17 Inquiries Regarding the Solicitation 68

SECTION E – OFFEROR’S REPRESENTATIONS,

CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS 69

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

(FEB 1998) 69

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (FEB 2021) 69 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984) 78 52.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (SEP 2006) (Deviation) 78

SECTION E EXHIBITS 78

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CONTRACT ACRONYMS

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

Officials AQD Acquisition Services Directorate ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASO Aviation Safety Office ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC air traffic control AUR Aircraft Use Report CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CFR Code of Federal Regulations CTCSS continuous tone coded squelch system DM degrees/minutes/decimal minutes DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation ELT emergency locator transmitter EPA Environmental Protection Agency ERG Emergency Response Guidebook FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations FS Forest Service FTR Federal Travel Regulations GVW gross vehicle weight GPM gallons per minute GPS global positioning system HIGE hover-in-ground effect HOGE hover-out-of-ground effect IAT interagency aviation training IBC Interior Business Center ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICS intercom system 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 SIC second-in-command SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated SMS Safety Management System Plan STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry

Procedures TBO time between overhaul TERO Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances TSO technical service order UL Underwriter’s Laboratory USDA United States Department of Agriculture VFR visual flight rules VNE velocity never exceed VOX voice activation VSWR voltage standing wave ratio

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

The Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska Fire Service (AFS), requires a contractor operated and maintained aircraft for Exclusive Use (EU) flight services for smokejumper operations in support of natural resource and fire suppression missions. The EU period will be 120 calendar days.

BLM AFS requires one (1) fixed wing multi-engine aircraft equipped for smokejumper deployment on fires. The designated bases of operation are in Fairbanks, Alaska and Boise, Idaho, as directed by the Government; however, the aircraft will be subject to dispatch anywhere in the State of Alaska and in the Lower 48 United States. The Government will assign the aircraft to support its missions and objectives 24 hours per day, 7 days per week during the pre-determined EU period, as well as during any needed extensions. Services also include transportation of Government personnel and cargo, aerial delivery (para-cargo) of fire support equipment, project fire support, and other interagency governmental work.

Environmental conditions during the exclusive use period will vary with paved and/or gravel runways in remote locations. Temperatures may be below freezing in the spring and in the high 90’s during summer. Flights are often in remote mountainous terrain where frequent thunderstorms are common. Turbulence associated with large wildland fires and thunderstorms is often encountered during fire missions.

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

This contract has a base five-year ordering period with a six-month extension of services option, IAW FAR 52.217-

8. Contractor services include provision of one (1) fixed wing aircraft, personnel, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation.

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A1 Aircraft for Ft Wainwright, Fairbanks, AK

Aircraft Required: Turbine-powered multiengine land airplane equipped as specified in Section B for Smokejumper operations.

Bureau: Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Crew Complement Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Second-in-Command (SIC), Relief PIC, Relief

SIC, and an on-site A&P Mechanic

Designated Base: The estimated dates at the designated bases are: Ft. Wainwright, AK May 1 to

July 10 and Boise, ID July 10 to August 28.

Performance Period: Five-year ordering period (04/01/2022 to 03/31/2027) and an option to extend services up to six-months in accordance with FAR 52.217-8.

Estimated Exclusive Use Period: 120 calendar days on or around May 1 through August 28 every year.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements:

Must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate.

Aircraft certified under Civil Air Regulation Part 3, 14 CFR 23 or 25.

Interagency Smokejumper Aircraft Screening and Evaluation Subcommittee (SASES) approved.

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

VFR/IFR, Day/Night, known ice certified.

Minimum of an 85 knot stall speed for smokejumper operations.

Minimum of 30 insured passenger seats. Seats must be removable for cargo transport.

The aircraft shall accommodate a minimum of 16smokejumpers when configured in accordance with Sec. B.

Side facing exit aft of main landing gear with FAA approval for in-flight opening of this exit door.

Cruise speed of 260 KTAS at 12,000’

Endurance of (4.5) hours at max cruise power with 6,500 lb. payload, 200 lb. per pilot and 35 lb. survival kit.

Ability to achieve a single engine climb capability of + 1.2 percent or better at 5,000 feet pressure altitude and at 81°F, with 2.5 hours fuel on board, with no more than a 25 percent reduction in useful load.

Capable of operating from 3,500 ft gravel runway at SL pressure altitude and 20° Celsius

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A2 Schedules of Supplies or Services

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Offerors must complete and submit a separate pricing schedule for each type of aircraft for which they wish to be considered. If submitting more than one type, make a copy of all pricing schedule pages for each type of aircraft. The Government may select one (1) contractor to award to, with an annual exclusive use period of 120 days. After the exclusive use periods expire, aircraft services may be extended at the discretion of the Government.

The maximum days of Availability that can be ordered by the Government is 180 days, per aircraft, per calendar year.

All line items are firm fixed unit price, unless otherwise specified.

A2.1 Item 1 – Fort Wainwright: Schedule for Exclusive Use Aircraft with a guaranteed Exclusive Use Period of 120 days.

DESIGNATED BASES

Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, AK and Boise, ID

EXCLUSIVE USE

PERIOD

120 calendar days

ESTIMATED START DATE: May 1, 2022 ESTIMATED END DATE: August 28, 2022

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD AT FAIRBANKS, AK

May 1 to July 10 (Estimated)

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD AT BOISE, ID

July 10 to August 28 (Estimated). Includes 1 day for mobilization to Boise, ID from Fairbanks, AK.

OFFEROR

NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR

THIS

PRICING

SCHEDULE

Make/Model FAA Registration #

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – GUARANTEED SUBJECT TO BEING AVAILABLE

1A

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

AV

Guaranteed

120 DAYS $ $

1B

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

FD

Estimated

150 FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

1C

Estimated Flight Hours (FT) (WET with fuel) Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours

FT

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

1D

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

AV

30 DAYS $

*See Note 2 $

1E

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period (See Note 2)

FT

FLIGHT

HOURS

1F

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

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 10,000.00

ORDERING DATES: 04/01/2022 – 03/31/2023 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska and bid Wet, with fuel for flight services in the Lower 48 United States. All fuel in Alaska will be provided by the Government, or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with the contract. All fuel in the Lower 48 will be provided by the contractor, and should be included in the wet flight rate. The total estimated cost of 1A-1F for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated Evaluated Price for each offeror. This in no way obligates the Government to Extensions or the estimated days or flight hours listed in the price schedule.

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

Note 3: The start date for services may be changed by the issuance of a Notice to Proceed (NTP) in accordance with Section C16.

Note 4: Southbound flight time thru Canada shall be paid at the dry flight rate until the first enroute stop is required in the Contiguous Lower 48 States. The Contractor shall close out the invoice at this time, and enter total remaining Government fuel on board. A deduction will be made for the remaining Government reimbursed fuel at this time. The Contractor shall begin a new invoice line upon resuming flight thru the Contiguous Lower 48 States. The Contractor shall be paid the wet flight rate from this point until such time as they are released from service.

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 120 Days

ESTIMATED START

DATE May 1, 2023

ESTIMATED END DATE

August 28, 2023

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD AT FAIRBANKS, AK

May 1 to July 10 (Estimated)

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD AT BOISE, ID

July 10 to August 28 (Estimated). Includes 1 day for mobilization to Boise, ID from Fairbanks, AK.

2A

Daily Availability (See Note 1) AV EU Period

120 DAYS

2B Estimated Flight Hours (See Note 1)

FD Estimated

HOURS

2C Estimated Flight Hours (See Note 1) FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

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

AV Estimated

30 DAYS $

*See Note 2 $

2E EXTENSION (Optional) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period (See Note 2)

FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

2F

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

ORDERING DATES: 04/01/2023 – 03/31/2024 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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Continuous Period of 120 Days

ESTIMATED START

DATE May 1, 2024

ESTIMATED END DATE

August 28, 2024

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD AT FAIRBANKS, AK

May 1 to July 10 (Estimated)

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD AT BOISE, ID

3A

3B Estimated Flight Hours (See Note 1)

FD Estimated

3C Estimated Flight Hours (See Note 1) FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

3D EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period (See Note 2)

AV Estimated

30 DAYS $

*See Note 2 $

3E EXTENSION (Optional) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period (See Note 2)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

3F and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

ORDERING DATES: 04/01/2024 – 03/31/2025 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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Continuous Period of 120 Days

ESTIMATED START

DATE May 1, 2025

ESTIMATED END DATE

August 28, 2025

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD AT FAIRBANKS, AK

May 1 to July 10 (Estimated)

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD AT BOISE, ID

4A

4B Estimated Flight Hours (See Note 1)

FD Estimated

4C Estimated Flight Hours (See Note 1) FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

4D EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period (See Note 2)

AV Estimated

30 DAYS $

*See Note 2 $

4E EXTENSION (Optional) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period (See Note 2)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

4F and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

ORDERING DATES: 04/01/2025 – 03/31/2026 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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Continuous Period of 120 Days

ESTIMATED START

DATE May 1, 2026

ESTIMATED END DATE

August 28, 2026

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD AT FAIRBANKS, AK

May 1 to July 10 (Estimated)

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD AT BOISE, ID

5A

5B Estimated Flight Hours (See Note 1)

FD Estimated

5C Estimated Flight Hours (See Note 1) FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

5D EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period (See Note 2)

AV Estimated

30 DAYS $

*See Note 2 $

5E EXTENSION (Optional) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period (See Note 2)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

5F and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

ORDERING DATES: 04/01/2026 – 03/31/2027 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

TOTAL PROPOSAL VALUE (Total for all ordering periods)

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A2.3 Additional Pay Items during the Exclusive Use Period *** Notice requirement to input unit pricing for additional pilot and mechanic below.

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

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

PAY ITEM

RATE

i Extended Standby – Pilot EP INDEFINITE HOUR $57.00 ii Extended Standby – Mechanic EM INDEFINITE HOUR $60.00 iii

Additional Crew – Pilot AC INDEFINITE EACH (per day) iv

Additional Crew – Mechanic MC INDEFINITE DAILY v Fuel Charge (Alaska Only) FC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost vi Per Diem PD INDEFINITE EACH Per FTR schedule vii

Miscellaneous Contractor Costs (Special Charge) SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost viii Labor Rate (Shop Rate) P19 INDEFINITE HOUR $100.00

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

Lodging receipts ARE required (see C32).

Note 2. Minimum Guarantee - the minimum guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is the total amount for Daily Availability during the 120 Day Exclusive Use Period in the first year of the contract, as awarded on the first task order. However, the guaranteed quantity for daily availability is subject to reductions due to unavailability of contractor aircraft.

The estimated quantity for daily availability during an extension of the exclusive use period is not guaranteed and is subject to reductions due to unavailability.

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FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – OFFERORS DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

The Contracting Officer will complete at time of award and anytime flight rate adjustments are made.

Lower 48 Only

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

Designated Base Location(s) Fuel Source (for reference only) Jet Fuel (base price)

Boise, Idaho (KBOI) Western Aircraft $4.57

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The purpose of this contract is to obtain exclusive use aircraft flight services by the Bureau of Land Management, Alaska Fire Service in support of initial and extended attack of wildland fires, resource management activities and other government work. Aircraft will be used for transporting and dropping smokejumpers, transporting and dropping paracargo, reconnaissance, testing of parachutes and other aerial equipment, transportation of personnel and/or cargo in support of fire suppression activities, search and rescue, natural resource missions, and other administrative and related resource activities as directed by the Government. The aircraft will begin the exclusive use period at Ft. Wainwright, AK with the possibility of operating out of several field stations that have paved or unpaved airstrips of 3000 feet or more in length.

B1.2 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. The aircraft and crew are an integral component of an aerial firefighting team.

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

B1.4 During any ordered 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.

B2 Certification

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

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

B2.2 Aircraft shall be identified as required by 14 CFR Part 121.135(7) or 135.63 or Operations Specifications Part D, “D085 Aircraft Listing,” as appropriate. Aircraft shall be fully equipped to carry the number of passengers offered in accordance with the standards of 14 CFR Part 121 or 135 as appropriate.

B2.3 The contract aircraft must have engineering support for continued airworthiness from the current type certificate holder or supplemental type certificate holder.

B2.4 This solicitation allows non-U.S. operators to compete for the contract. For the purposes of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), this contract is considered to be a specialty air services contract. NAFTA is replaced by the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) as of July 1, 2020. USMCA, Appendix 13, contains reference to air transport services, which includes; air freight, air charter for things, air passenger service, passenger air charter services, and specialty air services including aerial fertilization, spraying and seeding. A Canadian operator must hold an air operator certificate with approved operation specifications issued by Transport Canada. The air operator certificate must include operating authority for carriage of the number of passengers offered in the category and class of aircraft offered on this contract. The certificate must authorize flights to be conducted under VFR day and night, IFR, with both passengers and cargo. References in this contract to specific portions of 14 CFR for other than specific equipment requirements may be complied with by showing compliance with an equivalent Transport Canada regulation/require mentor by complying with the referenced 14 CFR requirement.

B2.5 The aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate issued under 14 CFR 21.183.

B2.6 The installation of any special equipment called for by this contract must be FAA approved. Approval may be in accordance with an STC or FAA field approval.

B2.7 The aircraft may also have a restricted airworthiness certificate issued under 14 CFR 21.25 and 21.185 to include the special purpose of forest and wildlife conservation (fire suppression) work. Aircraft with a restricted airworthiness certificate must also have a standard airworthiness certificate.

Multiple Airworthiness Certificates are issued in accordance with 14 CFR 21.187.

B2.7.1 When the aircraft is configured for smokejumper operations it may be operated in the restricted airworthiness category.

B2.7.2 Operations with an open door may necessitate the aircraft to be operated in the restricted category.

B2.7.3 If the aircraft is to be operated with a restricted airworthiness certificate, then the Contractor must have a

Solicitation 140D8121R0003 14 EU Smokejumper Aircraft Ft. Wainwright AK/Boise ID certificate of waiver or authorization issued from the FAA to the Contractor authorizing operation of a Restricted Category aircraft over densely populated areas. The specific regulation required to be waived is: 14 CFR 91.313(e)(1)(2) and (3).

B2.8 For contracts less than 90 days, the Contractor must have a certificate of waiver or authorization issued from the FAA to the Contractor authorizing operations at less than minimum safe altitudes as prescribed in 14 CFR 91.119 (a)(b) and c).

Paracargo operations are conducted between 150 feet AGL and 400 feet AGL. Paracargo is dropped in congested areas, other than congested areas and in sparsely populated areas as required to support firefighting operations.

B3 Order of Precedence - Specifications

In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order shall be used in such resolution: (i) Typed provisions of these specifications; (ii) DOI OAS Office of Aviation Services 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, 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. The contractor must ensure that the contract is current including all modifications and 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

B5.1 The Contractor-furnished aircraft and all other required equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft systems and components shall be free of leaks except where specified by the manufacturer.

B5.2 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.

B5.3 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.

B5.4 The internal cabin area near the exit door and the external fuselage aft of and below the exit door shall be free of protrusions and sharp edges. Protrusions and sharp edges that cannot be removed shall be adequately protected to prevent snagging or chaffing of equipment.

B5.5 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 one fully compliant aircraft that is equipped as shown below:

B6.1 Standard equipment.

B6.1.1 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit shall be installed in the cabin.

B6.1.2 A survival kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit shall be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and shall be included in weight and balance/load calculations.

B6.1.3 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.

B6.1.4 FAA-approved seats, seatbelts, and shoulder harnesses for the pilot and copilot.

B6.1.5 Seats must be FAA-approved and must be removable to allow for smokejumper, cargo and passenger configurations.

B6.1.6 Federal Aviation Administration-approved anti-collision lighting to include at least one high visibility strobe light.

B6.1.7 High visibility, pulsating, forward-facing, conspicuous light.

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B6.1.8 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. 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.

B6.1.9 FAA-approved cargo restraints, cargo nets, and cargo straps for cargo tiedown in cabin and baggage compartment areas.

B6.1.10 Cabin heater.

B6.1.11 The aircraft must be equipped in accordance with 14 CFR Parts 91 and 135 for carrying passengers day and night, VFR and IFR, and certified to fly in known icing.

B6.1.12 Current aeronautical charts covering area of operations. EFB are authorized but must be so through Ops.

Spec. A061

B6.1.13 No protrusions are permitted between the jump door and the tail of the aircraft that might interfere with the parachute deployment or retrieval of static lines and deployment bags.

B6.1.14 Heavy-duty floor stressed to 75 pounds per square foot.

B6.2 Contractor-furnished specialized equipment.

All contractor-furnished specialized equipment must be FAA approved.

B6.2.1 For the purpose of in-flight egress of personnel and or equipment, at the onset of this contract, the contractor must furnish an aircraft with an FAA STC’d in-flight door.

B6.2.1.1 A jump door "guard" (i.e., fiberglass/Teflon fairing) must be installed to cover the aft and bottom edges of the door opening.

B6.2.2 Smokejumper side-facing seats. ORO or similar Government accepted fold up style seating system.

B6.2.3 Two (primary and secondary) horizontally mounted parachute static line attachment cables.

B6.2.4 A handrail of smooth contour on the jumper exit/paracargo door opening. The handrail shall be designed and installed so as not to restrict the size of the door opening and not to hinder the opening or removal of the door. The handrail must be constructed and installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

B6.2.5 Quick install and removable continuous roller track that covers the length of the cabin floor, level to the exit, for paracargo.

B6.3 Government Equipment and Drawings. To be furnished to Contractor prior to use or at a mutually agreed upon time.

B6.3.1 Additional Smokejumper aircraft accessories may be provided by the Gov’t to the contractor at least 30 days prior to each exclusive use period. Installation of accessories will be the responsibility of the contractor and compensated at a shop rate specified in Section A.

B6.3.2 The Professional Smokejumper Pilot and Spotter video program;

Part One:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Lg7GdrBQ8&feature =youtu.be

Part Two:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWzt8ip9dls&feature=y outu.be

Part Three:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-- MEfjgAQc&feature=youtu.be

Part Four:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aENhhaPsxc&feature= youtu.be

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

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," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Lg7GdrBQ8&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Lg7GdrBQ8&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWzt8ip9dls&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWzt8ip9dls&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K--MEfjgAQc&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K--MEfjgAQc&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aENhhaPsxc&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aENhhaPsxc&feature=youtu.be http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.pdf http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.pdf

Solicitation 140D8121R0003 16 EU Smokejumper Aircraft Ft. Wainwright AK/Boise ID and Chapter 3, "Antenna Installation."

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

B7.2.3 The aircraft's static pressure system, altimeter instrument system, and automatic pressure altitude reporting system must be maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.411 and inspected and tested every 24 calendar months, as specified by 14 CFR Part 43, appendices E and F.

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

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-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 manufacturer's installation manual, 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 Two VHF-AM (VHF-1, VHF-2) aeronautical transceivers, each operating in the 118.000 MHz to 136.975 MHz band, with a minimum of 760 channels in 25 kHz increments, and a minimum five watts carrier power output.

The transceivers’ operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the pilot.

B7.3.3 Two P25-compliant VHF-FM transceivers. Each transceiver (FM-1, FM-2), must provide selection of narrowband analog (12.5 kHz) or narrowband digital (12.5kHz) operation on each of a minimum of 100 channels.

Each transceivers’ operational controls must be located and arranged so that the pilot and observer/copilot when seated, have full and unrestricted movement of each control without interference from clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls.

B7.3.3.1 Each transceiver’s operational frequency range must include the band of 136.0000 MHz to 173.9975 MHz. The operator(s) must be able to program any usable channels within that band, along with any required CTCSS tones, National Access Codes (NAC’s), or Talk Group ID’s (TGID’s), while in flight. Each 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 each transceiver must be 10 watts nominal value (original design specification). Each transceiver must be capable of displaying receiver and transmitter operating frequency, alpha-numeric channel labels, and must provide both receiver and transmitter activation indicators for MAIN and GUARD. Simultaneous monitoring of both MAIN and GUARD receivers is required.

Scanning of the GUARD frequency is not acceptable.

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

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

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

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

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

B7.3.4.1 An 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 the FS/AMD Drawing A-17 Exhibit.

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 43.13-2A specifications. Locate and arrange the mounting facilities so that a seated observer/copilot has full and unrestricted movement of the

Solicitation 140D8121R0003 17 EU Smokejumper Aircraft Ft. Wainwright AK/Boise ID 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 may substitute one VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver (FM-3) which meets the requirements for the VHF-FM aeronautical transceivers (FM- 1 and FM-2), as detailed above, in lieu of the above AUX-FM requirements.

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 see the HELP page at: https://www.aff.gov.

B7.3.5.1 The AFF aircraft hardware must be powered by the aircraft’s electrical system, installed per the manufacturer’s installation manual, and operational in all phases of flight. AFF aircraft hardware must utilize as a minimum: Satellite communications, an externally or internally mounted antenna, provide data to the Government’s AFF viewing software, use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker for power protection, and be mounted so as to not endanger any occupant from AFF aircraft hardware during periods of turbulence.

Antennas should be placed where they have the best view of the overhead sky as possible. Externally mounted antennas are recommended to improve system performance. Any visual indicators for remotely installed units must be mounted so that they can be easily viewed by the pilot.

B7.3.5.2 AFF communications must be fully operational in all 50 states. Contractors working in or accepting dispatches to the State of Alaska, Southern Canada, or Western Canada must have an AFF system capable of being tracked in these locations at all times. Not all manufacturers’ AFF equipment communication links will operate effectively in all geographic areas.

B7.3.5.3 The contractor must maintain a subscription service through the AFF aircraft hardware provider allowing AFF position reporting for satellite tracking via the Government AFF viewing software. The position-reporting interval must be every two minutes while the aircraft is in flight. The contractor must register their AFF aircraft hardware with the Government through https://www.aff.gov providing complete tail number;

manufacturer and serial number of the AFF transceiver; aircraft make and model; contractor contact information, etc. 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 Aircraft registration instructions and additional information can be accessed by selecting the HELP page 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 by selecting the HELP page and following instructions there.

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.

Contact the AFF Help desk via telephone at 866-224-7677 or 616-323-1667 ONLY in the event of an AFF outage. The contractor will return the AFF system to full operational capability within 72 hours after the inoperative/unreliable unit is first discovered as defective.

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

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

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

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

B7.3.6.2 The Iridium phone system audio must be permanently interfaced to the aircraft audio system in the same manner as the aircraft radios, so that the pilot and observer/copilot can utilize the SatPhone via their headsets. It is preferred that all occupants of the aircraft be able to converse over the SatPhone through their headsets, though https://aff.gov/

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

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

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

B7.4 Navigational Systems.

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

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

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

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

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

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

B7.4.4 Additional navigation instruments and equipment

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

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

B7.5 Audio Systems

B7.5.1 Three audio control systems must be provided for use by the pilot, observer/copilot, and the two aft spotters. Each system must provide separate controls for selection of receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone/PTT audio inputs for all installed transceivers, the ICS, and PA systems. Each system must also provide separate audio level controls for adjustment of both the ICS and the receiver audio output levels.

B7.5.1.1 Transmitter selection and operation. Separate transmitter selection controls must be provided for the microphone/PTT inputs at each of the three stations. The systems must be configured so that each of the three users may simultaneously select and utilize a different transmitter or the PA system via their respective microphone/PTT. Whenever a transmitter is selected, the companion receiver audio must automatically be selected for the corresponding earphone.

Transmitter sidetone audio 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 each user to select audio from one or any combination of available receivers. 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 controls of the audio system(s) must be located and arranged so that each user when seated, has full and unrestricted movement of each control without interference from their clothing, the aircraft 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 A four-place ICS must be provided for the pilot, copilot/observer, and…