**Table of Contents**

[SECTION A -- REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES
4](#section-a-requirements-and-prices)

[CONTRACT ACRONYMS 4](#__RefHeading___Toc194722017)

[SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES 5](#schedule-of-suppliesservices)

[A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT 5](#a1.-item-requirement)

[A2. ITEM 001 - Pricing for WINDOW ROCK, AZ:
6](#a2.-item-001---pricing-for-window-rock-az)

[SECTION B -- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
8](#section-b-technical-specifications)

[GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 8](#general-requirements)

[B1 Scope of Contract 8](#b1-scope-of-contract)

[B2 Certifications 8](#b2-certifications)

[B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications)
8](#b3-order-of-precedence-specifications)

[B4 Contracts 8](#b4-contracts)

[EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 8](#equipment-requirements)

[B5 Condition of Equipment 8](#b5-condition-of-equipment)

[B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements
8](#b6-aircraft-equipment-requirements)

[B7 Avionics Requirements 10](#b7-avionics-requirements)

[B8 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Equipment Requirements
14](#b8-fuel-servicing-vehicle-equipment-requirements)

[PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS 15](#personnel-requirements)

[B9 Pilot Requirements and Authority
15](#b9-pilot-requirements-and-authority)

[B10 Pilot Qualifications 15](#b10-pilot-qualifications)

[B11 Personnel Duty Limitations 16](#b11-personnel-duty-limitations)

[B12 Flight Crewmembers' Duty and Flight Limitations
16](#b12-flight-crewmembers-duty-and-flight-limitations)

[B13 Mechanic Requirement 16](#b13-mechanic-requirement)

[B14 Mechanic Qualifications 17](#b14-mechanic-qualifications)

[B15 Mechanic Duty Limitations 17](#b15-mechanic-duty-limitations)

[B16 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Requirement and Qualifications
17](#b16-fuel-servicing-vehicle-driver-requirement-and-qualifications)

[B17 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Duty Limitations
17](#b17-fuel-servicing-vehicle-driver-duty-limitations)

[B18 Relief Crew Requirement 17](#b18-relief-crew-requirement)

[OPERATIONS 17](#operations)

[B19 Pilot Authority and Responsibility
17](#b19-pilot-authority-and-responsibility)

[B20 Flight Operations 18](#b20-flight-operations)

[B21 Security of Aircraft and Equipment
19](#b21-security-of-aircraft-and-equipment)

[B22 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Flight Operations
19](#b22-personal-protective-equipment-ppe-for-flight-operations)

[B23 PPE for Ground Operations 19](#b23-ppe-for-ground-operations)

[B24 Exemption for Transportation of Hazardous Materials
19](#b24-exemption-for-transportation-of-hazardous-materials)

[B25 Fuel and Servicing Requirements
20](#b25-fuel-and-servicing-requirements)

[AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
20](#aircraft-maintenance-requirements)

[B26 General - Maintenance 20](#b26-general---maintenance)

[B27 Airworthiness Directives (AD's) and Manufacturer\'s Mandatory
Service Bulletins (MMSB's)
20](#b27-airworthiness-directives-ads-and-manufacturers-mandatory-service-bulletins-mmsbs)

[B28 Manuals/Records 20](#b28-manualsrecords)

[B29 Maintenance 20](#b29-maintenance)

[B30 Maintenance Test Flight 21](#b30-maintenance-test-flight)

[B31 Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and Life-Limited Parts
21](#b31-time-between-overhaul-tbo-and-life-limited-parts)

[B32 Weight and Balance 21](#b32-weight-and-balance)

[B33 Turbine Engine Power Assurance Checks
21](#b33-turbine-engine-power-assurance-checks)

[SECTION C -- CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
22](#section-c-contract-terms-and-conditions)

[CONTRACT CLAUSES 22](#contract-clauses)

[C1 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (52.212-4 FEB
2007) \[Tailored SEPT 2005\]
22](#c1-contract-terms-and-conditions-commercial-items-52.212-4-feb-2007-tailored-sept-2005)

[C2 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or
Executive Orders-Commercial Items (52.212-5 DEC 2007)
24](#c2-contract-terms-and-conditions-required-to-implement-statutes-or-executive-orders-commercial-items-52.212-5-dec-2007)

[ADDENDA TO CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
26](#addenda-to-contract-terms-and-conditions)

[C3 Inspection/Acceptance (52.212-4(a)), the following is added:
26](#c3-inspectionacceptance-52.212-4a-the-following-is-added)

[C4 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (52.204-9 NOV
2006)
27](#c4-personal-identity-verification-of-contractor-personnel-52.204-9-nov-2006)

[C5 Availability of Funds (52.232-18 APR 1984)
28](#c5-availability-of-funds-52.232-18-apr-1984)

[C6 Aircraft Insurance 28](#c6-aircraft-insurance)

[C7 Department of the Interior Clauses Incorporated by Reference
28](#c7-department-of-the-interior-clauses-incorporated-by-reference)

[C8 Prework Meeting 28](#c8-prework-meeting)

[C9 Authority of Government Representatives
28](#c9-authority-of-government-representatives)

[ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 29](#administrative-matters)

[C10 Personnel Conduct 29](#c10-personnel-conduct)

[C11 Safety and Accident Prevention
29](#c11-safety-and-accident-prevention)

[C12 Mishaps 29](#c12-mishaps)

[C13 Federal Airport and Airway Excise Taxes
30](#c13-federal-airport-and-airway-excise-taxes)

[C14 Economic Price Adjustment - Fuel
31](#c14-economic-price-adjustment---fuel)

[CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL 31](#contract-period-and-renewal)

[C15 Contract Period 31](#c15-contract-period)

[C16 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (48 CFR 52.217-9, Mar
2000)
31](#c16-option-to-extend-the-term-of-the-contract-48-cfr-52.217-9-mar-2000)

[C18 Exclusive Use Period 31](#c18-exclusive-use-period)

[C19 Mutual Extension of Exclusive Use Period
31](#c19-mutual-extension-of-exclusive-use-period)

[AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS 32](#availability-requirements)

[C20 Availability Requirements 32](#c20-availability-requirements)

[C21 Schedule of Operations and Reaction Time
32](#c21-schedule-of-operations-and-reaction-time)

[C22 Maintenance During Availability Period
32](#c22-maintenance-during-availability-period)

[C23 Unavailability and Damages 32](#c23-unavailability-and-damages)

[MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 32](#measurement-and-payment)

[C24 Daily Availability 32](#c24-daily-availability)

[C25 Flight Time 32](#c25-flight-time)

[C26 Mobilization/Demobilization 33](#c26-mobilizationdemobilization)

[C27 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items)
33](#c27-additional-pay-items-from-schedule-of-items)

[C28 Government Miscellaneous Charges
34](#c28-government-miscellaneous-charges)

[BILLING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
34](#billing-and-reporting-requirements)

[C29 Billing Office 34](#c29-billing-office)

[C30 Invoice Submissions 34](#c30-invoice-submissions)

[C31 Aircraft Use Report 34](#c31-aircraft-use-report)

[C32 Contract Pricing 34](#c32-contract-pricing)

[C33 EXHIBITS 34](#c33-exhibits)

[section d -- instructions to offerors
51](#section-d-instructions-to-offerors)

[INTRODUCTION 51](#introduction)

[D1. General Information 51](#d1.-general-information)

[INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS\--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212-1 SEPT 2006)
\[Tailored SEPT 2005\]
51](#instructions-to-offerors--commercial-items-52.212-1-sept-2006-tailored-sept-2005)

[D2 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small
Business Size Standard
51](#d2-north-american-industry-classification-system-naics-code-and-small-business-size-standard)

[D3 Proposals 51](#d3-proposals)

[D4 Offer Contents 51](#d4-offer-contents)

[D5 Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of
Offers
51](#d5-late-submissions-modifications-revisions-and-withdrawals-of-offers)

[D6. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number)
51](#d6.-data-universal-numbering-system-duns-number)

[D7 Special Notice to Offerors 52](#d7-special-notice-to-offerors)

[EVALUATION\--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (48 CFR 52.212-2 JAN 1999)
52](#evaluation--commercial-items-48-cfr-52.212-2-jan-1999)

[D8 Offer Acceptability 52](#d8-offer-acceptability)

[D9 Evaluated Price 52](#d9-evaluated-price)

[D10 Aircraft Payload 52](#d10-aircraft-payload)

[D11 Offeror Capability 52](#d11-offeror-capability)

[D12 Tradeoff Analysis and Contractor Selection
52](#d12-tradeoff-analysis-and-contractor-selection)

[D13 Notice of Award 53](#d13-notice-of-award)

[section e -- offeror's representations, certifications and other
statements
54](#section-e-offerors-representations-certifications-and-other-statements)

[52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS---COMMERCIAL ITEMS
(NOV 2006)
54](#offeror-representations-and-certificationscommercial-items-nov-2006)

[EXHIBITS 56](#exhibits)

# SECTION A -- REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc194722017 .anchor}**CONTRACT ACRONYMS**

AC Advisory Circular

AD Airworthiness Directive

AMD Aviation Management Directorate

A&P airframe and power plant

APCO Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials

ASM Aviation Safety Manager

ASO Aviation Safety Office

ASTM American Society for Testing and Material

ATC air traffic control

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

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

ICS intercom system

IFR instrument flight rules

IP Institute of Petroleum

MMSB Manufacturer's Mandatory Service Bulletins

NBC National Business Center

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NTSB National Transportation Safety Board

NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group

PA public address system

PFD personal flotation device

PIC pilot-in-command

PPE personal protective equipment

PSD plastic sphere dispenser

PSI pounds per square inch

PTT push to talk

RFP Request for Proposals

RPM revolutions per minute

SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated

SPCC Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure 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

**8008-22**

# SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

## A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT

[ITEM]{.underline} [DESCRIPTION]{.underline}

1\. **[Aircraft Required]{.underline}:** One light helicopter

> **[Crew Compliment Required]{.underline}**: Pilot-in-Command (PIC),
> Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver(s), Relief PIC, Relief Fuel Servicing
> Vehicle Driver(s)
>
> **[Minimum Helicopter Requirements:]{.underline}**
>
> 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 725 pounds at 25 degrees C
at 7,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 25
pound survival kit and fuel for 1.9 hours.

Powerplant: Turbine engine

Performance: Rotorcraft certified in accordance with 14 CFR 27.143
paragraph (c): which states: A wind velocity of not less than 17 knots
must be established in which the rotorcraft can be operated without loss
of control on or near the ground in any maneuver appropriate to the type
(such as crosswind takeoffs, sideward flight, and rearward flight), with
(1) Critical weight; (2) Critical center of gravity; (3) Critical rotor
r.p.m.; and (4) Altitude from standard sea level conditions to the
maximum altitude capability of the rotorcraft or 7,000 feet, whichever
is less.

Airspeed: 95 knots

**[Target Helicopter Requirements:]{.underline}**

> Payload: Non-jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 850 pounds at 25 degrees C
> at 7,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a
> 25-pound survival kit and fuel for 1.9 hours.
>
> (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.)
>
> A BH206LIV with High Altitude Tail Rotor System, BH407, or AS350B3 may
> fulfill the above minimum and/or target requirements.

## A2. ITEM 001 - Pricing for WINDOW ROCK, AZ: 

**ITEM 1 -- Complete shaded areas only.**

+------------+-------------------+---------------+-------------------+
| **BUREAU** | **Bureau of       |               |                   |
|            | Indian Affairs**  |               |                   |
+------------+-------------------+---------------+-------------------+
| **         | **Window Rock,    | **EXCLUSIVE   | **June 2 through  |
| DESIGNATED | AZ**              | USE PERIOD**  | July 31**         |
| BASE**     |                   |               |                   |
|            |                   |               | **(60 calendar    |
|            |                   |               | days)**           |
+------------+-------------------+---------------+-------------------+

+------------+-------------------------+------------------------------+
| **OFFEROR  | **.**                   |                              |
| NAME**     |                         |                              |
+------------+-------------------------+------------------------------+
| **AIRCRAFT | Make/Model              | FAA Registration \#          |
| FOR THIS** |                         |                              |
|            |                         |                              |
| **PRICING  |                         |                              |
| SCHEDULE** |                         |                              |
+------------+-------------------------+------------------------------+

**BELOW PAYLOAD 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 above                                                                          
  aircraft 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 HOGE PAYLOAD AMOUNT                                       

                     PERFORMANCE REFERENCE (FLIGHT                                       
                     MANUAL PAGE/CHART)                                                  

                     WATER/RETARDANT BUCKET CAPACITY   ^1ST^            ^2ND^            
                     REQUIRED                                                            
  ------------------ --------------------------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---

+----+--------------+------+---+------+---+-----+---------+----------------+
| ** | **D          | **AM |   | **QU | * |     | **UNIT  | **EXTENDED     |
| IT | ESCRIPTION** | D-23 |   | ANTI | * |     | PRICE** | AMOUNT**       |
| EM |              | P    |   | TY** | U |     |         |                |
| ** |              | AY** |   |      | N |     |         |                |
|    |              |      |   |      | I |     |         |                |
|    |              | **   |   |      | T |     |         |                |
|    |              | ITEM |   |      | * |     |         |                |
|    |              | CO   |   |      | * |     |         |                |
|    |              | DE** |   |      |   |     |         |                |
+----+--------------+------+---+------+---+-----+---------+----------------+
| *  | **DAILY      |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
| *1 | AVAILABILITY |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
| a* | PRICE PER    |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
| *. | DAY --       |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
|    | GUARANTEED   |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
|    | SUBJECT TO   |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
|    | BEING        |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
|    | AVAILABLE    |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
|    | (C24)**      |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
+----+--------------+------+---+------+---+-----+---------+----------------+
| ** | **1^st^      | AV   | 6 |      |   | D   | **\$    | **\$           |
| 20 | Year** --    |      | 0 |      |   | AYS | 1500    | 135,000.00**   |
| 08 | 6/2 to 7/31  |      |   |      |   |     | .00\*** |                |
| ** |              |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
+----+--------------+------+---+------+---+-----+---------+----------------+
| ** | **OPTION     | AV   | 6 |      |   | D   | **\$    | **\$           |
| 20 | YEAR 1**     |      | 0 |      |   | AYS | 1500    | 135,000.00**   |
| 09 |              |      |   |      |   |     | .00\*** |                |
| ** | **2^nd^      |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
|    | Year** --    |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
|    | 6/2 to 7/31  |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
+----+--------------+------+---+------+---+-----+---------+----------------+
| ** | **OPTION     | AV   | 6 |      |   | D   | **\$    | **\$           |
| 20 | YEAR 2**     |      | 0 |      |   | AYS | 1500    | 135,000.00**   |
| 10 |              |      |   |      |   |     | .00\*** |                |
| ** | **3^rd^      |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
|    | Year** --    |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
|    | 6/2 to 7/31  |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
+----+--------------+------+---+------+---+-----+---------+----------------+
| ** | **PRICE PER  |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
| 1. | FLIGHT HR**  |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
| b. |              |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
| ** |              |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
+----+--------------+------+---+------+---+-----+---------+----------------+
| ** | **1^st^      | FT   | * |      |   | FLI | **\$**  | **\$**         |
| 20 | Year**       |      | * |      |   | GHT |         |                |
| 08 | Flight Hour  |      | G |      |   |     |         |                |
| ** |              |      | U |      |   | HO  |         |                |
|    | 6/2 to 7/31  |      | A |      |   | URS |         |                |
|    |              |      | R |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | A |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | N |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | T |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | E |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | E |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | * |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | * |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | 7 |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | 5 |      |   |     |         |                |
+----+--------------+------+---+------+---+-----+---------+----------------+
| ** | **OPTION     | FT   | * |      |   | FLI | **\$**  | **\$**         |
| 20 | YEAR 1**     |      | * |      |   | GHT |         |                |
| 09 |              |      | G |      |   |     |         |                |
| ** | **2^nd^      |      | U |      |   | HO  |         |                |
|    | Year**       |      | A |      |   | URS |         |                |
|    | Flight Hour  |      | R |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | A |      |   |     |         |                |
|    | 6/2 to 7/31  |      | N |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | T |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | E |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | E |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | * |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | * |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | 7 |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | 5 |      |   |     |         |                |
+----+--------------+------+---+------+---+-----+---------+----------------+
| ** | **OPTION     | FT   | * |      |   | FLI | **\$**  | **\$**         |
| 20 | YEAR 2**     |      | * |      |   | GHT |         |                |
| 10 |              |      | G |      |   |     |         |                |
| ** | **3^rd^      |      | U |      |   | HO  |         |                |
|    | Year**       |      | A |      |   | URS |         |                |
|    | Flight Hour  |      | R |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | A |      |   |     |         |                |
|    | 6/2 to 7/31  |      | N |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | T |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | E |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | E |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | * |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | * |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | 7 |      |   |     |         |                |
|    |              |      | 5 |      |   |     |         |                |
+----+--------------+------+---+------+---+-----+---------+----------------+
| ** | **TOTAL      |      |   |      |   |     |         | **\$**         |
| 20 | PRICE --     |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
| 08 | GUARANTEED   |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
| ** | AVAILABLITY  |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
|    | AND FLIGHT   |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
|    | HOURS**      |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
+----+--------------+------+---+------+---+-----+---------+----------------+
| ** | **TOTAL      |      |   |      |   |     |         | **\$**         |
| 20 | PRICE --     |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
| 09 | GUARANTEED   |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
| ** | AVAILABLITY  |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
|    | AND FLIGHT   |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
|    | HOURS**      |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
+----+--------------+------+---+------+---+-----+---------+----------------+
| ** | **TOTAL      |      |   |      |   |     |         | **\$**         |
| 20 | PRICE --     |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
| 10 | GUARANTEED   |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
| ** | AVAILABLITY  |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
|    | AND FLIGHT   |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
|    | HOURS**      |      |   |      |   |     |         |                |
+----+--------------+------+---+------+---+-----+---------+----------------+

**\*DAILY AVAILABILITY IS SET AT \$1500.00 PER DAY**

**A2. Item 001 - Pricing for WINDOW ROCK, AZ (Continued):**

+----+-------------------------+-------+---------+------+-------------+
| 1  | **VARIABLE PAY ITEMS**  | **A   | **QUA   | **UN | **UNIT      |
| \. |                         | MD-23 | NTITY** | IT** | PRICE**     |
|    |                         | PAY   |         |      |             |
|    |                         | ITEM  |         |      |             |
|    |                         | C     |         |      |             |
|    |                         | ODE** |         |      |             |
+----+-------------------------+-------+---------+------+-------------+
| *  | **VARIABLE FLIGHT       |       |         |      |             |
| *1 | TIME - HOURLY RATE      |       |         |      |             |
| c. | (C25) (AFTER THE        |       |         |      |             |
| ** | GUARANTEED 75 HOURS)**  |       |         |      |             |
+----+-------------------------+-------+---------+------+-------------+
| ** | **1^st^ Year Flight     | FT    | \*\*    | HOUR | **\$**      |
| 20 | Hour Rate**-- 6/2 to    |       |         |      |             |
| 08 | 7/31                    |       | IND     |      |             |
| ** |                         |       | EFINITE |      |             |
+----+-------------------------+-------+---------+------+-------------+
| ** | **OPTION YEAR 1**       | FT    | \*\*    | HOUR | **\$**      |
| 20 |                         |       |         |      |             |
| 09 | **2^nd^ Year Flight     |       | IND     |      |             |
| ** | Hour Rate-** 6/2 to     |       | EFINITE |      |             |
|    | 7/31                    |       |         |      |             |
+----+-------------------------+-------+---------+------+-------------+
| ** | **OPTION YEAR 2**       | FT    | \*\*    | HOUR | **\$**      |
| 20 |                         |       |         |      |             |
| 10 | **3rd Year Flight Hour  |       | IND     |      |             |
| ** | Rate**-- 6/2 to 7/31    |       | EFINITE |      |             |
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| d  | Extended Standby --     | EP    | IND     | HOUR | \$ 45.00    |
| \. | Pilot                   |       | EFINITE |      |             |
+----+-------------------------+-------+---------+------+-------------+
| e  | Extended Standby --     | ET    | IND     | HOUR | \$ 30.00    |
|    | Driver                  |       | EFINITE |      |             |
+----+-------------------------+-------+---------+------+-------------+
| f  | Subsistence Allowance   | PD    | IND     | O    | Per FTR     |
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| g  | Fuel Servicing Vehicle  | SM    | IND     | Mile | \$ 1.40     |
| \. | Mileage                 |       | EFINITE |      |             |
+----+-------------------------+-------+---------+------+-------------+
| h  | Contractor              | SC    | IND     | EACH | Actual Cost |
| \. | Miscellaneous Costs     |       | EFINITE |      |             |
+----+-------------------------+-------+---------+------+-------------+

> **\*\*See D9. -- The Government workload estimate for the Variable
> Flight Time identified in Section D will be applied to the variable
> flight rate offered. The totals for availability, Guaranteed Flight
> and estimated Variable flight Time for all years will be added
> together to arrive at the estimated evaluated price for each
> offeror.**

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# 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 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.

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

## B2 Certifications

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

B2.1 A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) [Air Carrier or Operating
Certificate]{.underline} 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).

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

B2.3 A 14 CFR Part 133 [\"Rotorcraft External Load Operations\"
certificate]{.underline} which authorizes Class B loads, as a minimum.

B2.4 A 14 CFR Part 137 [\"Agricultural Aircraft Operations\"
certificate.]{.underline}

B2.5 The contract aircraft must have a [Standard Airworthiness
certificate]{.underline}. 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 NBC-Aviation Management supplements and/or
exhibits incorporated by reference; (3) 14 CFR incorporated by
reference; (4) aircraft manufacturer\'s specifications; (5) other
documents incorporated by reference.

## B4 Contracts

The Contractor must maintain a copy of the contract and all
modifications in each contract aircraft throughout the performance
period.

# 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. All windows and windshields must be maintained at all times
and must be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion,
repairs, or tinting which hinder visibility.

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

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

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:

B6.1 A complete set of current [aeronautical charts]{.underline}
covering area of operations.

B6.2 One [digital hour meter]{.underline} 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]{.underline}.

B6.4 One set of [individual lap belts]{.underline} for each installed
seat.

B6.5 [Double strap shoulder harness]{.underline} 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]{.underline} (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]{.underline}(s), as required by 14 CFR Part 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]{.underline} for initial pilot performance
evaluation.

B6.9 [Aircraft lighting]{.underline} for night operation in accordance
with 14 CFR Part 91.205(c), including instrument lights.

B6.10 A [strobe light]{.underline}, 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 light with an independent
activating switch must be provided in addition to the red strobe.

B6.11 High visibility, pulsating, [forward facing]{.underline},
[conspicuity]{.underline} [lighting]{.underline}.

B6.12 [High visibility markings]{.underline} on main rotor blades as
specified by the Acceptable Paint Schemes Exhibit.

B6.13 [High-skid-type landing gear]{.underline}, if manufactured for
make and model.

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

B6.15 [Locking cap]{.underline}(s) on all fuel inlet ports.

B6.16 [Cabin heater]{.underline} and [window defogger]{.underline}.

B6.17 [Cargo Compartment]{.underline}, internal or external.

If Internal:

B6.17.1 15-cubic-foot baggage compartment within the aircraft fuselage
specifically designed to carry cargo separate from the cabin. This
compartment must be capable of accommodating 58-inch long shovels,
rakes, and other tools (requiring rear bulkhead modification of baggage
compartment of some models).

If External:

B6.17.2 Cargo basket/rack. An externally side-mounted basket/rack
constructed with tubular frame and expanded metal and incorporating a
mechanical latching lid. The lid must cover the entire basket/rack. The
cargo basket/rack must be at least 4 inches deep. Examples: Dart
Heli-Utility-Basket and Aeronautical Accessories Utility Cargo Basket.

All construction methods must be as prescribed by Advisory Circular (AC)
43.13-1B and 43.13-2A or other FAA approval.

**NOTE**:

1\. Basket/rack must be quick attach/detach.

2\. If BHT model helicopter, external cargo compartment is not
acceptable.

B6.18 [Cargo restraint system]{.underline} for aircraft manufactured
with a parcel/storage area behind the rear passenger seats.

B6.19 An [accessory power source]{.underline} 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.

B6.20 A [first aid kit]{.underline} containing items specified in the
First Aid and Survival Kit Exhibit must be carried aboard the aircraft
on all flights.

B6.21 A [survival kit]{.underline} containing items specified in First
Aid and Survival Kit Exhibit must be carried aboard the aircraft on all
flights and must be included in weight and balance/load calculations.

B6.22 A [convex mirror]{.underline} for the pilot to observe the sling
load. The convex mirror is not required for aircraft equipped and
modified for vertical reference external load operation (i.e., door
gauges, modified seat, alternate cargo hook release positions, bubble
window) or for aircraft where direct vertical reference is possible.

B6.23 One [cargo hook]{.underline} 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.)

B6.24 Cockpit-mounted [external load indicator]{.underline} with readout
of weight carried on the cargo hook.

B6.25 One [collapsible, variable capacity]{.underline} [water/retardant
bucket]{.underline}. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit. The
bucket must have a manufacturer\'s capacity adjustment commensurate with
the maximum lifting capability of the contract aircraft at the
environmental conditions specified in Section A. The bucket must be
capable of being operated with all increments of the longline; i.e., 50,
100, 150 feet.

B6.26 A second collapsible water/retardant bucket meeting the
construction requirements of B6.25. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures
Exhibit. The 100 percent capacity of this bucket must be no more than
10% greater than the minimum capacity of the primary bucket identified
above. The bucket must be capable of being operated with all increments
of the longline; i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

B6.27 A [water/retardant bucket operating switch]{.underline} clearly
marked for \"open\" and \"closed,\" and mounted on the collective
control to avoid confusion with the cargo hook release. The switch must
be of a different design and must be mounted so as to not easily be
confused with the RPM Control \[Beep\] switch.

B6.28 Part number MS 3101E-24-11S, [nine-pin connector,]{.underline} 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.

B6.28.1 A [lanyard]{.underline} to support the connector and mounted
within 12 inches of the cargo hook.

B6.28.2 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 FS/AMD Drawing A‑16 Exhibit. Wiring diagrams for various
equipment configurations are available from the U.S. Department of the
Interior, National Business Center, Aviation Management, 300 E. Mallard
Drive, Suite 200, Boise, ID 83706, or USDA Forest Service, 3833 S.
Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705-5354.

B6.29 One [remote cargo hook]{.underline} with related cabling and
release system, complying with the following specifications:

B6.29.1 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.

B6.29.2 The remote hook must be protected by a metal ring or cage that
does not interfere with the use or function of the hook.

B6.29.3 Counterwound or rotation resistant [wire rope]{.underline} with
swaged fittings having a minimum breaking strength of 3.75 times the
working load with appropriate placards and/or [synthetic
rope]{.underline} meeting the requirements of the Helicopter Synthetic
Longline Requirements Exhibit.

B6.29.4 The length of the rope must be readily adjustable from 50 to 150
feet in 50-foot increments.

B6.29.5 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.

B6.29.6 All fabrication and installation methods must comply with 14 CFR
Part 133 and AC 43.13--1B.

B6.29.7 Remote hook operating switch must be mounted on the collective
control to avoid confusion with the helicopter cargo hook release.

B6.30 [Wire strike protection system]{.underline} (mechanical). (Note:
If manufactured for make and model of helicopter.)

B6.31 (BH-206L-4 Only) [High Altitude Tail Rotor System
206-704-722]{.underline}.

B6.32 Main rotor brake.

## 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 NBC AMD Avionics, or
at

[**http://amd.nbc.gov/library/handbooks/aots.pdf**](http://amd.nbc.gov/library/handbooks/aots.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
43.13‑2A Chapter 1, \"Structural Data,\" Chapter 2, \"Radio
Installation,\" 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 radio (VSWR) of 2.5 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.

# 

B7.3 Communications Systems

B7.3.1 One automatic-portable/automatic-fixed or automatic-fixed
Emergency Locator Transmitter ([ELT)]{.underline}, certified to either
Technical Standard Order (TSO)-C91a or TSO-C126, utilizing an external
antenna and meeting the same requirements as those detailed for
airplanes in 14 CFR Part 91.207 (excluding section f.). It must be
installed in a conspicuous or marked location.

B7.3.2 One panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1) [aeronautical
transceiver]{.underline} with a minimum of 760 channels covering 118.000
to 136.975 MHz. It 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.

B7.3.3 One [VHF-FM multi-mode aeronautical transceiver]{.underline}
(FM-1), which provides selection of both narrowband (12.5 kHz) and
wideband (25.0 kHz) bandwidth operation on each channel. All frequencies
must be used in the analog narrowband mode, unless the Government
notifies the Contractor otherwise on a specific incident/project.

B7.3.3.1 The transceiver\'s operational [frequency range]{.underline}
must include the band of 150 to 174 MHz. The operator must be able to
program any usable channels within that band while in flight.

B7.3.3.2 [Carrier output power]{.underline} must be 10 watts nominal
value (original design specification). The transceiver must be capable
of displaying receiver and transmitter operating frequency, and must
provide both receiver and transmitter activation indicators for main and
guard. Simultaneous monitoring of both main (150-174 MHz) and guard
(168.625 MHz) receivers is required. Single bandwidth guard receivers
which operate in the wideband (25.0 kHz) mode are acceptable. Scanning
of the guard frequency is not acceptable. The transceiver\'s/encoder\'s
operational controls must be located and arranged so that both the pilot
and observer/copilot, when seated, have full and unrestricted movement
of each control without interference from their clothing, the cockpit
structure, or the flight controls.

B7.3.3.3 One Continuous Tone-Controlled Squelch System ([CTCSS)
sub-audible tone encoder]{.underline} (which may be an integral part of
the transceiver), with the lowest 32 TIA/EIA-603 standard tone
frequencies (from 67.0 to 203.5 Hz, less 69.3 Hz) being selectable, must
be interfaced to the above transceiver.

B7.3.3.4 Prior to performance under this contract, the
transceiver/encoder system(s) must be programmed with Guard transmit and
receive frequencies of 168.625 MHz, and a 110.9 Hz CTCSS tone on
transmit only. These values must remain programmed for the duration of
performance under this contract. The Guard channel must be constantly
monitored prior to initial arrival on, during, and after departure from
any Government project or incident.

B7.3.3.5 The following models of VHF-FM aeronautical transceivers are
known to meet the above requirements:

Eureka Radio ERS-96000NB w/external tone encoder

NAT(Northern Airborne Technology) NPX-138N-050

NAT(Northern Airborne Technology) NPX-138N-070

NAT(Northern Airborne Technology) NTX-138-050

Technisonics TFM-138 (serial number 1540 and up)

Technisonics TFM-138B/C/D, TFM-500 (all)

Technisonics TDFM-136 (P-25 digital) (all)

Wulfsberg RT-5000/C-5000 with Guard option

Wulfsberg RT-9600N w/C-962A control head

Bendix-King/BK Radio model KFM-985 multi-mode transceivers do not meet
the referenced requirements.

\(a\) Any digital aeronautical, mobile, or portable VHF-FM radios
furnished to meet the requirements of this contract through December 31,
2009, must also be Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials
(APCO) Project 25 (EIA/TIA-102) compliant.

\(b\) Effective January 1, 2010, only "digital" VHF-FM radios which are
APCO Project 25 (EIA/TIA-102) compliant will be acceptable on this
Contract. The following models of VHF-FM aeronautical transceivers are
known to meet those requirements:

NAT(Northern Airborne Technology) NPX-136D (P-25 digital)

Technisonics TDFM-136 (P-25 digital)

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]{.underline} conveniently located for use by the
observer/copilot, and utilizing the contact assignments as specified by
drawing FS/AMD-17 in the exhibits.

B7.3.4.2 One weatherproof, external, broadband [antenna]{.underline}
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]{.underline} 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 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]{.underline}
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]{.underline} for the AUX-FM must also be provided
(NAT model AA34-300, Premier model PA-34, or equivalent).

B7.3.4.5 In lieu of the above AUX-FM requirements, the Contractor may
substitute one VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver (FM-2) which meets the
requirements (less guard) for the VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver
(FM-1), as detailed above.

B7.3.5 One [Automated Flight Following (AFF) system]{.underline}
compatible with the governments AFF tracking network (Webtracker) is
required. Not all available AFF systems are compatible with Webtracker
nor meet Webtracker's requirements. The contractor must ensure that the
AFF system offered is compatible with Webtracker. To view Webtracker's
current compatibility requirements refer to
[https://www.aff.gov](https://www.aff.gov/).

B7.3.5.1 The AFF system must be powered by the aircraft's electrical
system, installed per the manufacturer's installation manual, and
operational in all phases of flight. AFF equipment must utilize as a
minimum: Satellite communications, provide data to the Government's
Webtracker software, use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker
for power protection, and be mounted so as to not endanger any occupant
from AFF equipment during periods of turbulence. Any AFF
manufacturer-required pilot display(s) or control(s) must be
visible/selectable by the pilot(s). Remote equipment having visual
indicators should be mounted in such a manner as to allow visual
indicators to be easily visible.

B7.3.5.2 AFF communications must be fully operational in the lower 48
states. Contractors 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 equipment provider allowing AFF position reporting for satellite
tracking via Webtracker. The position-reporting interval must be every
two minutes while the aircraft is in flight. The contractor must
register their AFF equipment with the Fire Applications Help Desk (FAHD)
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
equipment into another aircraft, then the Contractor must contact the
FAHD making the appropriate changes prior to aircraft use. In all cases,
the contractor must ensure that the correct aircraft information is
indicated within Webtracker. The Contractor must contact the FAHD of
system changes, scheduled maintenance, and planned service outages.

B7.3.5.4 Registration contact information, a Web-accessible feedback
form, and additional information are available at:
[https://www.aff.gov]{.underline}. The FAHD can be reached at (800)
253-5559 or (208) 387-5290.

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 Webtracker (indicating it is
currently transmitting data to Webtracker) and that all information
displayed in Webtracker is current. A username and password are required
to access Webtracker. Log on to the AFF website at
[https://www.aff.gov](https://www.aff.gov/) to request a username and
password, or contact the FAHD. When the aircraft passes the operational
check, an aircraft logbook entry must be made.

B7.3.5.6 This clause incorporates Specification Section Supplement
available at:[https://www.aff.gov/contractspecs]{.underline} with the
same force and effect as if they were presented as full text herein.

B7.4 Navigational Systems

One permanently installed, [panel-mounted global positioning system
(GPS).]{.underline} 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.

# 

B7.5 Audio Systems

B7.5.1 Two [separate audio control systems]{.underline} (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 (NAT AMS-42F or equivalent).

B7.5.1.1 Transmitter selection and operation. Separate transmitter
[selection controls]{.underline} for both the pilot's and
observer/copilot's microphone/PTT inputs. Configure the system 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
earphone. [Transmitter sidetone audio]{.underline} must be provided for
the user as well as for cross-monitoring via the corresponding receiver
selection switch on the other audio control system.

B7.5.1.1.1 The two aft exit passenger positions must be equipped to
transmit on the radio(s). Whenever a radio (or PA, when so equipped)
microphone input is selected at the observer/copilot\'s audio control
panel, the two aft exit passengers\' radio microphone inputs must
automatically be connected to the same radio, and they must then be
capable of transmitting on that radio via their respective radio
transmit PTT switches.

B7.5.1.2 Receiver selection and operation. [Separate
controls]{.underline} 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 must be provided for the pilot, observer/copilot, and all
other passenger 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 observer/copilot. 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]{.underline} 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 All earphone/microphone jacks in the aircraft (except the
pilot\'s) must be [U-92A/U]{.underline} (single/female) type, which will
accept U-174/U type plugs.

B7.5.3.2 [Separate PTT switches]{.underline} for radio transmitter and
ICS microphone operation at the pilot, observer/copilot, and the two aft
exit passenger positions. The pilot\'s PTT switches must be mounted on
the cyclic control. The observer/copilot\'s and aft exit passengers\'
PTT switches must be mounted on the cord to the earphone/microphone
connector. In lieu of the observer/copilot\'s cord-mounted PTT switches,
a footswitch-operated PTT system may be utilized. ICS PTT switches for
the other required position(s) must be mounted on the cord to the
earphone/ microphone connector.

B7.6 Other Avionics

B7.6.1 One air traffic control ([ATC) transponder and altitude reporting
system]{.underline} meeting the require­ments of 14 CFR Part 91.215 (a)
and (b).

B7.6.2 A complete set of [schematic and wiring diagrams]{.underline},
covering all installed avionics systems, must be carried aboard each
aircraft or the aircraft\'s dedicated service vehicle.

B7.6.3 Any contractually-required VHF-FM mobile radios for use in fuel
service vehicles and/or portable VHF-FM radios furnished for pilot
call-back must also be P25 compliant by January 1, 2010.

B7.6.4 One VHF-FM \"multi-mode\" [two-way mobile radio]{.underline},
with a matched broad-band antenna, must be installed 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 wideband (25.0 kHz) or narrowband (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
through December 31, 2009:

BK Radio EMH/GMH (\"Smartmic\" option required)

Icom IC-F320\*

Kenwood TK-760H\*

\* =dealer modification required for programmability.

## B8 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Equipment Requirements

B8.1 General

B8.1.1 Fuel servicing vehicles must meet all requirements of 49 CFR
applicable to the type of fuel being transported. NOTE: 49 CFR Part
171.1(c) pertains to persons under contract to the Federal Government.

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

B8.1.2.1 The vehicle must be capable of transporting fuel over rough
unimproved roads, have air conditioning and able to caravan with
Government vehicles at highway speeds.

B8.1.2.2 The vehicle's (or trailer's) tank(s) must have a capacity of a
minimum of 8 hours of useable fuel for the make and model helicopter
operating on the contract based on the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and
Weight Reduction Chart in the exhibits*.* The vehicle must be capable of
carrying all equipment and accessories (i.e., water buckets,
water/retardant fixed tank, longlines, remote hook, cargo nets,
Contractor crew's overnight gear, and other items) necessary to support
a lengthy assignment. The vehicle manufacturer\'s gross vehicle weight
(GVW) with full fuel tanks and accessories must not be exceeded.

B8.1.2.3 The vehicle must be properly maintained, clean, and reliable.
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 All tanks must be securely fastened to the vehicle bed and must
have a sump or sediment settling area.

B8.1.2.5 A 10-gallon-per-minute (gpm) flow rate delivered by the filter
and pumped at the nozzle is the minimum size acceptable. Filter and pump
sizes must be compatible with the helicopter being serviced.

B8.1.2.6 Gasoline-engine-driven pumps must be designed to pump fuel,
have a shielded ignition system, spark arrestor muffler approved by the
Forest Service (FS), and a metal shield between the engine and pump.
Terminal connections must be insulated to prevent sparking in the event
of contact with conductive material. All refueling pumps regardless of
power source must be listed for use with petroleum products
(Underwriter's Laboratory (UL), etc.).

B8.2 Equipment

The Contractor must equip and maintain the vehicle as shown below:

B8.2.1 Two [fire extinguishers]{.underline}, each having a rating of at
least 20-B:C and with one extinguisher mounted on each side of the
vehicle. Extinguishers must comply with *National Fire Protection
Association* (*NFPA) 10: Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers.*

B8.2.2 [Tanks]{.underline} erected for aboveground storage and tanks
mounted on vehicles must be designed to allow removal of contaminants
from the sediment settling area.

B8.2.3 [Hoses]{.underline} compatible with the aviation fuel being
serviced such as API Bull 1529. They must be kept in good repair.

B8.2.4 [Fuel nozzle]{.underline} must include a 100 mesh or finer
screen, a dust protective device, and a bonding cable with clip or plug.
Except for closed circuit systems, no nozzle hold-open devices are
permitted.

B8.2.5 One accurate [fuel-metering device]{.underline} for registering
quantities in U.S. gallons of fuel pumped. The meter must be positioned
so it is in full view of the person fueling the aircraft.

B8.2.6 Adequate bonding [cables]{.underline} which must be utilized in
accordance with *NFPA 407: Aircraft Fueling Servicing.*

B8.2.7 Sufficient petroleum product absorbent [pads]{.underline} or
materials to absorb or contain a 5-gallon petroleum spill. The
Contractor must properly dispose of all products used in a spill cleanup
in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (40 CFR
Parts 261 and 262).

B8.3 Filtering System

The Contractor must provide and maintain a fuel filtration system as
shown below:

B8.3.1 The fuel filtration system must be designed to withstand fuel
system pressures and flow rates.

B8.3.2 The filter manufacturer\'s Operating, Installation, and Service
Manual must be carried in the fuel servicing vehicle and followed.

B8.3.3 Filtration must meet one of the following qualifications:
Institute of Petroleum (IP), API 1581, or Mil-F-8901E. Some examples of
IP qualified elements are Velcon CDF 210K, CDF 220K, ACO 51201K, ACO
21201K, ACO 40501SPK, and ACO 40901SPK.

B8.3.4 The filter vessel must be placarded indicating the filter change
date. Spare filters must be available to allow periodic and emergency
filter changes.

B8.3.5 Fuel transfer systems must have a pressure gauge installed
upstream of the filter vessel.

B8.3.6 Differential pressure gauges must be installed on refueling
systems if required by the filter manufacturer or in systems with
operating pressures of 25 pounds per square inch (psi) and above.

B8.3.7 The filter assembly must be mounted to allow room for draining
and pressure flushing of the unit. If installed, water sight gauge balls
must be visible.

B8.3.8 Three-stage (filter, water separator, monitor) systems (API 1581
or Mil-F-8901E qualified). Fueling systems must utilize a three-stage
system such as a Facet part number 050970 M2 for a 20-gpm pump, or
equal. A Facet part number 050971-M2 for a 10-gpm pump, or equal. An
acceptable third stage (monitor) unit is Velcon CDF 220K for 20-gpm flow
or Velcon CDF 210K for 10-gpm systems.

B8.3.9 Single-stage system or three-in-one filter canister systems (IP
qualified) must utilize a single element system such as a Velcon filter
canister with Aquacon cartridge of a size compatible with pump's flow
rate.

[Examples]{.underline}: Velcon VF-61 canister with an ACO-51201K
cartridge for 50- to 60-gpm flow rate or ACO-40501SPK for 10- to 15-gpm
flow rate.

B8.3.10 At least one spare filter, seals, and other spare components of
the fuel servicing vehicle filtering system must be stored in a clean,
dry area in the fuel servicing vehicle.

B8.4 Markings

B8.4.1 Each vehicle must have NO SMOKING signs with letters that are a
minimum of 3 inches high and that are visible from both sides and rear
of the vehicle.

B8.4.2 Each vehicle must be conspicuously and legibly marked to indicate
the nature of the fuel. The markings must be on each side and the rear
in letters at least 3 inches high on a background of a sharply
contrasting color such as Avgas by grade or jet fuel by type. Examples
are: Jet-A white on black background or Avgas 100 white on green
background.

# PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

## B9 Pilot Requirements and Authority

The Contractor must furnish a pilot for each day the aircraft is
required to be available. The pilot must have the authority to represent
the Contractor in all matters except changes in price and time, unless
the Contracting Officer (CO) is notified otherwise, in writing, prior to
performance. See the Contractor's Verification of Pilot Requirements and
Experience Exhibit for initial approval/carding.

## B10 Pilot Qualifications

B10.1 General.

Pilot flight hours will be verified from a certified pilot log. Further
verification of flight hours may be required at the COTR's discretion.

B10.2 Minimum Qualifications.

The Contractor must provide a pilot(s) who meets the following minimum
qualifications and who possesses the required certificates or evidence
of having satisfactorily passed the evaluations for the required tasks:

B10.2.1 An FAA commercial pilot certificate or higher, with a
rotorcraft-helicopter rating.

B10.2.2 A minimum of a current second-class medical certificate, issued
in accordance with 14 CFR Part 67.

B10.2.3 An FAA competency check, completed in accordance with 14 CFR
Part 135.293 in the same make and model as the contract aircraft.

B10.2.4 An agency flight evaluation, to be flown at the COTR's
discretion in the same make and model as the contract aircraft. The
Contractor must supply the aircraft for the flight evaluation, at no
expense to the Government.

B10.2.5 Proficient operation of all equipment identified in Section B
(e.g., water retardant bucket, GPS, longline vertical reference). (See
the Verification of Vertical Reference External Load Training and
Proficiency Exhibit.) The agencies may require pilots to demonstrate
this proficiency during an evaluation flight.

B10.2.6 Precise placement of externally carried cargo where requested,
regardless of the cable length (as specified in Section B) while
operating within the helicopter\'s capability. Pilots must provide
written evidence of their qualifications for transporting external loads
appropriate to the Contractor's 14 CFR Part 133 certification.

B10.2.7 Aerial ignition with a plastic sphere dispenser (PSD). The
agencies may require pilots to demonstrate this proficiency during an
evaluation flight in an aircraft supplied by the Contractor and at no
expense to the Government.

B10.2.8 Minimum PIC time accumulated as follows:

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  \(a\) 1,500 hours . . . in helicopters.

  \(b\) 100 hours . . . in helicopters in the last 12 months.

  \(c\) 100 hours . . . in the weight class of the helicopter offered.
  Defined as: "small" - up to an approved gross weight of 7,000 pounds;
  "medium" - 7,000 pounds up to 12,500 pounds; "large" - over 12,500
  pounds.

  \(d\) 100 hours . . . in turbine engine helicopters.

  \(e\) 50 hours . . . in the same make and model as the contract
  helicopter. Pilot flight hour requirements in make and model may be
  reduced by 50 percent, if the pilot shows evidence of having
  satisfactorily completed the manufacturer\'s approved ground school and
  flight check in the same make, model, and series as the contract
  helicopter. (See the Helicopter Like Makes and Models Exhibit.).

  \(f\) 10 hours . . . in the same make, model, and series as the
  contract helicopter in the last 12 months. (See the Helicopter Like
  Makes and Models Exhibit.)

  \(g\) Last 90 days . . . Compliance with 14 CFR 61.57 or 135.247 as
  appropriate.

  \(h\) 10 hours . . . in designated mountainous areas in the same make
  and model as the contract helicopter.

  \(i\) 200 hours . . . Total mountain flight hours. Defined as
  experience in operating helicopters in mountainous terrain as
  identified in 14 CFR 95 Subpart B -- Designated Mountainous Area.
  Operating includes maneuvering and numerous takeoffs and landings to
  ridgelines, pinnacles, and confined areas.
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## B11 Personnel Duty Limitations

The Contractor must monitor and remove from duty any personnel for
fatigue or other causes before they reach their daily duty or flight
limitations.

## B12 Flight Crewmembers' Duty and Flight Limitations

B12.1 Assigned duty of any kind must not exceed 14 hours in any 24-hour
period. "Duty" includes flight time, ground duty of any kind, and
standby. Local travel up to a maximum of 30 minutes each way between the
worksite and place of lodging will not be considered duty time. Flight
crewmembers must be subject to the following duty hour limitations:

B12.1.1 A maximum of 14 consecutive duty hours during any assigned duty
period.

B12.1.1.1 The pilot must be given 2 calendar days of rest (off duty)
within any 14 consecutive calendar days.

B12.1.1.2 The pilot must be given a minimum of 10 consecutive hours of
rest (off duty), prior to any assigned duty period.

B12.2 Flight limitations.

B12.2.1 Each crewmember must report all flight time, regardless of how
or where performed, except personal pleasure flying. Crewmembers and
relief crewmembers reporting for duty may be required to furnish a
record of all duty and/or flight time during the previous 14 days. This
record will be used to administer flight and duty time limitations.

B12.2.2 Flight time to and from a duty station as a flight crewmember
(commuting) must be reported and counted toward limitations if it is
flown on a duty day. "Flight time" includes but is not limited to:
military flight time; charter; flight instruction; 14 CFR Part 61.56
flight review; flight examinations by FAA designees; any flight time for
which a flight crewmember is compensated; or any other flight time of a
commercial nature, whether compensated or not.

B12.2.3 Pilot flight time computations will begin at liftoff and end at
touchdown and will be computed from the flight hour meter installed in
the aircraft.

B12.2.4 Flight crewmembers must be limited to the following restrictions
which fall within their duty hour limitations:

B12.2.4.1 A maximum of 8 hours flight time during any assigned duty
period.

B12.2.4.2 A maximum of 42 hours of flight time during any consecutive
6-day period. When a pilot acquires 36 or more flight hours in a
consecutive 6-day period, the pilot must be given the following one
calendar day off duty for rest, after which a new 6-day cycle will
begin.

B12.3 Exceptions. Federal agencies may issue a notice reducing one or
more of the following: the assigned duty period, maximum flight hours,
length of personnel duty days. The notice issued may also increase the
number of days off and may be issued either for a specific geographic
area or on an agency-wide basis.

## B13 Mechanic Requirement

A mechanic (other than the pilot) must maintain the aircraft in
accordance with the Contractor's FAA-approved maintenance program. The
mechanic does not need to remain at the designated base, but be
available when aircraft maintenance is required or needed.

## B14 Mechanic Qualifications

Any mechanic provided to support this contract must possess the required
certificates and minimum qualifications shown below.

B14.1 A valid FAA mechanic certificate with airframe and power plant
(A&P) ratings. The mechanic must have held the certificate or foreign
equivalent certificate with both ratings for a period of 24 months.

B14.2 Been actively engaged in aircraft maintenance as a certificated
mechanic for at least 18 months out of the 24 months immediately
preceding the contract start date.

B14.3 Twelve months' experience as an A&P mechanic or foreign equivalent
certificate in maintaining helicopters (3 of those 12 months months must
have been in the 2 years immediately preceding the contract start date).

B14.4 Maintained a helicopter of the same make and model as the contract
helicopter under \"field\" conditions for at least one (1) full season.
(A mechanic who has maintained the helicopter away from the
Contractor\'s base of operations with minimal supervision for 3 months
will meet this requirement.)

B14.5 Satisfactorily completed a manufacturer\'s maintenance course or
an equivalent USDA Forest Service- or DOI NBC-Aviation
Management-approved Contractor\'s training program for the same make and
model of contract helicopter or show evidence that he/she has 12 months'
maintenance experience on a helicopter of the same make and model as the
contract aircraft.

## B15 Mechanic Duty Limitations

Mechanics must not exceed the following duty time limitations:

B15.1 Within any 24-hour period, mechanics must have a minimum of 8
consecutive hours off duty immediately prior to the beginning of any
duty day. Local travel up to a maximum of 30 minutes each way between
the worksite and place of lodging will not be considered duty time.

B15.2 Mechanics must have 2 full days off duty during any 14-day period
during the performance of this contract. Off duty days need not be
consecutive.

B15.3 "Duty time" includes availability and work or alert status at any
job site for which a mechanic is compensated; or any other time of a
commercial nature whether compensated or not.

B15.4 The mechanic is responsible for keeping the Government apprised of
his/her duty limitation status.

B15.5 Relief or substitute mechanics reporting for duty under any
contract may be required to furnish a record of all duty time during the
previous 14 days.

B15.6 When the mechanic is serving as the fuel servicing vehicle driver,
the more stringent duty limitations will apply.

## B16 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Requirement and Qualifications

For each day the aircraft is required to be available, the Contractor
must furnish a fuel servicing vehicle driver who meets all Department of
Transportation (DOT) requirements for fuel vehicle drivers.

## B17 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Duty Limitations

B17.1 The Contractor must ensure that fuel servicing vehicle drivers
comply with DOT Safety Regulations 49 CFR Parts 390-399, including duty
limitations.

B17.2 The fuel servicing vehicle driver must have a minimum of 2 full
calendar days of rest (off duty) during any 14-day period. Off duty days
need not be consecutive.

B17.3 The fuel servicing vehicle driver must be responsible for keeping
the Government apprised of his/her duty limitation status.

B17.4 Relief or substitute fuel servicing vehicle drivers reporting for
duty may be required to furnish a record of all DOT duty time during the
previous 14 days.

## B18 Relief Crew Requirement

B18.1 The Contractor must provide a qualified relief crew, consisting of
a pilot and fuel servicing vehicle driver, that is available to perform
duties during the regular crewmember's scheduled days off.

B18.2 The Contractor must provide a planned schedule of relief duty days
to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at the start of the
exclusive use period. Relief crewmembers must arrive at the designated
base before the scheduled duty period begins to ensure compliance with
rest periods set forth herein.

# OPERATIONS

## B19 Pilot Authority and Responsibility

The Contractor must ensure that the pilot is responsible for: (1)
operating the aircraft within its operating limits, (2) the safety of
the aircraft, (3) its occupants, and (4) the cargo. The contract pilot:

B19.1 Must comply with Government directions, except, when in the
pilot\'s judgment, such compliance would violate Federal or State
regulations or contract terms and conditions. The pilot has final
authority to determine whether the flight can be accomplished safely and
must refuse any flight or landing which is considered hazardous or
unsafe.

B19.2 Must not permit any passenger to ride in the aircraft or any cargo
to be loaded therein unless authorized by the CO or his/her authorized
representative.

B19.3 Must be responsible for computing the aircraft's weight and
balance for all flights and for ensuring that the gross weight and
center of gravity do not exceed the aircraft\'s limitations. The pilot
must also properly secure all cargo. When required by the Government,
the pilot must utilize the Standard Interagency Load Calculation Method
and its form. A sample of the form and the Fuel Consumption and Weight
Reduction Chart are included in the exhibits.

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B19.4 May perform preventive maintenance in accordance with 14 CFR Part
43.3(h) or with the Contractor's operational specifications, as
appropriate.

B19.5 May function as a mechanic when the aircraft is not available due
to required maintenance, provided that:

B19.5.1 The pilot has met all of the mechanic qualifications and
experience requirements specified herein.

B19.5.2 Any time that the pilot is engaged in mechanic duties will apply
against the pilot\'s duty limitations. All time in excess of 2 hours
(not necessarily consecutive) will apply against the pilot\'s flight
limitations.

B19.5.3 The pilot does not accomplish scheduled maintenance, such as 50-
and 100-hour inspections.

## B20 Flight Operations

Regardless of any status as a public aircraft operation, the Contractor
must operate in accordance with their approved FAA Operations
Specifications and all portions of 14 CFR Part 91 (including those
portions applicable to civil aircraft) and each certification required
under Section B2 unless otherwise authorized by the CO. The Contractor
must ensure that all personnel operate in compliance with the following
requirements:

B20.1 [Manifesting]{.underline}. The PIC must ensure that a manifest of
all crewmembers and passengers on board has been completed and that a
copy of this manifest remains at the point of initial departure.
Manifest changes must be left at subsequent points of departure when
practicable. A single manifest of all passengers involved may be left
with an appropriate person in those instances when multiple short
flights will be made within a specific geographical area and will
involve frequent changes of passengers.

B20.2 [Passenger briefings]{.underline}. Before each takeoff, the PIC
must ensure that all passengers have been briefed in accordance with 14
CFR Part 135. Briefings for short flights do not need to be repeated
unless new passengers come aboard. The briefing must describe the
location/use of the following:

a\. Emergency locator transmitter.

b\. First aid/ survival kits.

c\. Personal protective equipment.

B20.3 [Dual controls]{.underline} must be removed or deactivated prior
to contract performance. The pilot must brief the occupant of a pilot
position to remain clear of the flight controls at all times.

B20.4 Single-skid, toe-in, and hover exit/entry procedures (STEP)
[landings]{.underline} are prohibited.

B20.5 [Day/night use]{.underline}. Helicopters must be limited to flight
during daylight hours and under VFR conditions only. Daylight hours are
defined as from 30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after
official sunset; or, in Alaska, during extended twilight hours when
terrain features can be readily distinguished from a distance of at
least one mile.

B20.6 [Flight plans]{.underline}. Pilots must file and operate on an
FAA, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), or DOI bureau
flight plan. Contractor flight plans are not acceptable. Flight plans
must be filed prior to takeoff when possible.

B20.7 [Flight following]{.underline}. Pilots are responsible for flight
following with the FAA, ICAO, and/or in accordance with the DOI bureau's
approved procedures. Check-in intervals must not exceed one-hour
intervals under normal circumstances.

B20.8 [Flights with doors open or removed]{.underline}. The Government
may ask the pilot to fly aircraft with any door(s) removed or opened
(sliding doors). The aircraft external registration number must be
displayed in a way that it is not compromised by this requirement. The
pilot must be responsible for removing and securing the doors.

B20.9 [Smoking]{.underline} will not be allowed in the aircraft.

B20.10 The pilot must remain at the [flight controls]{.underline} while
rotors are turning with the following exception. For post-flight
procedures and/or preventative maintenance purposes only and after
engine(s) have been shut down, the pilot may exit the aircraft while the
rotor(s) are turning, if the Rotorcraft Flight Manual allows and if the
pilot remains within the arc of the rotor(s). The pilot must coordinate
this action with the helicopter manager prior to exiting the aircraft.
Passengers must not be on board or inside the arc of the rotor(s) when
the pilot exits the aircraft.

B20.11 Water bucket use. The procedures shown in the Water Bucket Use
Procedures Exhibit must be used for all bucket operations.

## B21 Security of Aircraft and Equipment

The Contractor will be responsible at all times for the security of
their contract aircraft, vehicles, and associated equipment.

B21.1 [Physical Security]{.underline}. Any aircraft used under this
contract must be physically secured and disabled via a
[dual-lock]{.underline} method whenever the aircraft is unattended. Any
combination of two different anti-theft devices designed to lock
aircraft flight control surfaces when not in use, or designed to secure
an aircraft to the ground, is acceptable, provided they are appropriate
for the aircraft. Operational environments and personnel safety must be
considered when selecting the locking devices and methods to be used.

B21.1.1 Removal and/or disabling of locking devices and methods must be
incorporated into preflight checklists to prevent accidental damage to
the aircraft. The devices must be installed in a manner which precludes
their inadvertent interference with in-flight operations.

B21.1.2 Using other means of securing or disabling an aircraft is
acceptable, provided it achieves a level of security equal to or greater
than the following example locking devices and methods:

Keyed magneto

Keyed starter switch

Keyed master power switch

Hidden battery cutoff switches

Hidden start relay switches

Throttle/power lever lock

Mixture/fuel lever lock

Locking fuel cutoff

Locking tiedown cable

[Unacceptable]{.underline} locking devices and methods are:

Locking aircraft doors

Fenced or gated parking area

## B22 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Flight Operations

The Contractor must provide and require personnel to wear PPE for flight
operations. The following PPE must be operable and maintained in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions throughout contract
performance.

B22.1 A one-piece, hard-shell [flight helmet]{.underline} with a
chinstrap made of polycarbonate, Kevlar, carbon fiber, or fiberglass
that covers the top, sides (including the temple area and to below the
ears), and the rear of the head. It must conform to a national
certifying agency standard, such as DOT, Snell, Safety Foundation
Incorporated (SFI), or an appropriate military or appropriate equivalent
standard, and must be compatible with required avionics.

B22.1.1 Flight helmets meeting this requirement include, but are not
limited to, the SPH-4, SPH-5, HGU-56, and HGU-84. Helmets designed for
use in fixed wing aircraft do not provide adequate protection for
helicopter occupants and are not approved for helicopter use.

B22.2 [Long-sleeved shirt and trousers]{.underline} (or long-sleeved
flight suit) made of fire-resistant polyamide or aramid material or
equal. Pilots must wear [boots]{.underline} made of all-leather uppers
that rise above the ankles and leather or polyamide or aramid
[gloves]{.underline}. The shirt, trousers, boots, and gloves must
overlap to prevent exposure to flash burns. Clothing must contain labels
identifying the material either by brand name or mil spec.

B22.3 A [personal flotation device]{.underline} (PFD) must be worn when
conducting flight operations (water bucket dipping, snorkeling) over
water sources such as ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, and coastal waters.
This equipment may, but is not required to, meet the standards of 14 CFR
Part 135.167(a)(1). Automatic inflation (water-activated) PFD's are not
authorized.

## B23 PPE for Ground Operations 

B23.1 While within the safety circle of an operating helicopter, all
personnel must wear the following PPE:

B23.1.1 Shirt with sleeves overlapping gloves and pants with legs
overlapping boots, hardhat or flight helmet with chinstrap fastened,
hearing and eye protection. Note: Maintenance personnel working on a
running aircraft are exempt from glove and hardhat requirements.

B23.1.2 Fuel service vehicle operators must wear nonstatic (example
cotton/natural fiber) clothing and gloves.

## B24 Exemption for Transportation of Hazardous Materials 

The Contractor may be required to transport hazardous materials. Such
transportation must be in accordance with 49 CFR, DOT exemption
DOT-SP‑9198, and the *USFS/DOI Interagency Aviation Transport of
Hazardous Materials Handbook/Guide*.

B24.1 A copy of the current exemption, DOI handbook, and *DOT Emergency
Response Guidebook* (ERG) must be carried aboard each aircraft
transporting hazardous materials.

B24.2 The Contractor must ensure that each employee who may perform a
function subject to this DOT exemption receives required training which
can only be satisfied by completing Interagency Aviation Training (IAT)
module A-110, Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Materials. The
training can be completed online at
[http://www.iat.gov](http://www.iat.gov/). The Contractor must document
this training in the employee's records and make it available to the
Government when requested.

Note: The DOT exemption and the DOI handbook are available online at
<http://www.nbc.gov/amd>. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining
the *DOT Emergency Response Guidebook*.

## B25 Fuel and Servicing Requirements

B25.1 General

B25.1.1 Aircraft oil and other lubricants must be Contractor supplied.

B25.2 The NFPA fuel-handling handbook must be used as a guide. Copies of
*NFPA 407: Aircraft Fuel Servicing* can be obtained from the National
Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

B25.3 Operations. The Contractor must ensure that:

B25.3.1 The Contractor must have a fuel quality assurance program.

B25.3.2 Rapid refueling not required this contract.

B25.3.3 Aircraft must not be refueled while engine is running.

B25.3.4 Government personnel are not on board the aircraft during
refueling operations.

B25.3.5 Government personnel are not involved with refueling of contract
aircraft, unless the pilot has determined that it is an absolute
necessity due to an emergency situation.

B25.4 Smoking is prohibited within 100 feet of the aircraft and fuel
servicing vehicles.

B25.5 The Contractor must ensure that they are in compliance with 40 CFR
Part 112: Oil Pollution Prevention; Spill Prevention, Control, and
Countermeasure Plan Requirements (SPCC).

B25.5.1 In addition to all minimum requirements found under 40 CFR Part
112, a SPCC plan is also required for each mobile fueler (as defined in
40 CFR Part 112) (fuel servicing vehicle) used on this contract
regardless of the bulk storage container (tank) size

# AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

## B26 General - Maintenance

The Contractor must ensure that the aircraft and all required equipment
are operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer\'s
specifications.

## B27 Airworthiness Directives (AD's) and Manufacturer\'s Mandatory Service Bulletins (MMSB's)

B27.1 The Contractor must comply with MMSB's and FAA AD's before and
during contract performance.

B27.2 The Contractor must provide and make available a list of the FAA
AD's applicable to the contract aircraft in a format similar to that in
14 CFR 43.9, as revised.

## B28 Manuals/Records

B28.1 The Contractor must ensure that all contract aircraft maintenance
is recorded in accordance with 14 CFR Parts 43, 91, and 135 (reference
14 CFR Parts 43.9, 43.11, 91.417, and 135.439), and that a copy of the
aircraft\'s record is kept with the aircraft.

B28.2 If requested by the Government, the Contractor must furnish to the
COTR a copy of the Contractor\'s Procedures Manuals, as outlined in 14
CFR Part 135.21, along with any revisions made during the contract
period.

B28.3 Before the start date of the contract, the Contractor must ensure
that all maintenance deficiencies have been corrected or deferred in
accordance with the operator\'s Accepted/Approved Maintenance Program.
Deferred discrepancies will be evaluated and the aircraft approved for
contract use on a case-by-case basis. In accordance with the appropriate
FAR's or the Approved Maintenance Program, the Contractor must correct
deficiencies that occur during contract performance.

## B29 Maintenance

B29.1 All maintenance, including inspection, rebuilding, alteration, and
installation must be accomplished by a person authorized to perform
maintenance in accordance with 14 CFR Part 43.

B29.2 The Contractor must ensure that a mechanic who meets the contract
qualification requirements inspects the contract helicopter in
accordance with the procedures outlined in the operator's
FAA-approved/accepted maintenance program. Aircraft time-in-service must
be recorded.

B29.3 Routine**/**preventive maintenance must be performed before or
after the Government's scheduled daily use period or as approved by the
COR.

B29.4 The cargo hook must be maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer's operating and maintenance instructions. If there is no
hook manufacturer's recommended maintenance and overhaul program,
completely disassemble, inspect, repair as required, lubricate, and
perform a full-load operational check every 24 calendar months.

B29.5 The fire extinguisher must be maintained in accordance with *NFPA
10: Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers*, or the Contractor's 135
operations manual.

## B30 Maintenance Test Flight

B30.1 The Contractor must, at their own expense, perform a functional
maintenance checkflight following installation, overhaul, major repair,
or replacement of any engine, power train, rotor system, flight control
system, or when requested by the CO. This must be accomplished before
the aircraft resumes service under the contract.

B30.2 The Contractor must immediately notify the COR and COTR of any
change to any engine, power train, flight control or major airframe
component or of any major repair following an incident or accident and
must describe the circumstances involved.

## B31 Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and Life-Limited Parts

B31.1 All components, including engines, must be replaced upon reaching
the factory-recommended TBO or FAA-approved extension. Life-limited
parts must be replaced at the specified time-in-service hours or cycles.

B31.2 Aircraft operated with components or accessories on approved TBO
extension programs are acceptable provided (1) the Contractor is the
holder of the approved extension authorization (not the owner if the
aircraft is leased) and (2) the Contractor operates in accordance with
the extension authorization.

B31.3 The Contractor must supply, at the time of the initial agency
inspection, a list of all items installed on the aircraft that are
required to be overhauled or replaced on a specified time basis. This
list must include the component's name, part number, serial number,
total time, service life (or inspection/overhaul time interval), and
time and date when component was overhauled, replaced, or inspected.

## B32 Weight and Balance

B32.1 The aircraft\'s required weight and balance data must be
determined by actual weighing of the aircraft within 24 calendar months
preceding the starting date of the contract, or renewal period, and
following any major repair or major alteration or change to the
equipment list which significantly affects the center of gravity of the
aircraft.

B32.2 All aircraft must be weighed on scales that have been certified as
accurate within the preceding 24 calendar months. Any accredited weights
and measures laboratory may serve as the certifying agency.

B32.3 The Contractor must compile a list of equipment installed in the
aircraft at the time of weighing. Each page of the equipment list must
identify the specific aircraft by its serial and registration numbers
and must be dated to indicate the last date of weighing or computation.
Items which may be easily removed or installed for aircraft
configuration changes (seats, doors, radios, cargo hook, baskets,
special mission equipment, etc.) must also be listed including the name,
the weight and arm of each item. The weight and balance must be revised
each time new equipment is installed or old equipment is removed. Weight
and balance procedures under 14 CFR Parts 23.29 and 23.1589 are
acceptable.

## B33 Turbine Engine Power Assurance Checks

On the first day of operation and no more than each 10 hours of
operation thereafter, the Contractor must perform a power assurance
check in accordance with the helicopter flight manual (pilot's operating
handbook) or approved company performance monitoring program. The
results must be recorded and kept with the aircraft. Engines with power
output below minimum approved limits must be removed from contract use
until the condition is corrected.

# SECTION C -- CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

# 

# CONTRACT CLAUSES

## C1 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (52.212-4 FEB 2007) \[Tailored SEPT 2005\]

**(SEE ADDENDA WHICH FOLLOWS IMMEDI­ATELY AFTER CLAUSE 52.212-5)**

\(a\) *Inspection/Acceptance*. The Contractor shall only tender for
acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this
con­tract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any
supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The
Gov­ernment may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies
or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in con­tract
price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the
defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price
reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming
supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance
rights (1) within a reason­able time after the defect was discovered or
should have been discovered; and (2) before any sub­stantial change
occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the
defect in the item.

\(b\) *Assignment.* The Contractor or its assig­nee\'s may assign its
rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this
contract to a bank, trust company, or other fi­nancing institution,
including any Federal lend­ing agency in accordance with the Assignment
of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes
payment (e.g., use of the Government-wide commercial purchase card), the
Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this
contract.

\(c\) *Changes.* Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract
may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

\(d\) *Disputes.* This contract is subject to the Contract Disputes Act
of 1978, as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613). Failure of the parties to this
contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment,
claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall
be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR
52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The
Con­tractor shall proceed diligently with perfor­mance of this contract,
pending final resolu­tion of any dispute arising under the contract.

\(e\) *Definitions.* The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Defi­nitions, is
incorporated herein by refer­ence.

\(f\) *Excusable delays.* The Contractor shall be liable for default
unless nonperformance is caused by an oc­currence beyond the reasonable
control of the Con­tractor and without its fault or negligence such as,
acts of God or the pub­lic enemy, acts of the Govern­ment in either its
sover­eign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epi­demics, quarantine
restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of com­mon
carriers. The Contractor shall notify the CO in writing as soon as it is
reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay,
setting forth the full par­ticulars in connection therewith, shall remedy
such occurrence with all rea­sonable dispatch, and shall promptly give
written notice to the CO of the cessation of such occurrence.

\(g\) *Invoice.*

\(1\) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies
(or electronic invoice, if autho­rized,) to the address designat­ed in the
contract to re­ceive invoices. An in­voice must include\--

\(i\) Name and address of the Contractor;

\(ii\) Invoice date and number;

\(iii\) Contract number, contract line item number and, if applicable,
the order number;

\(iv\) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended
price of the items delivered;

\(v\) Shipping number and date of shipment, includ­ing the bill of lading
number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

\(vi\) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

\(vii\) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

\(viii\) Name, title, and phone number of per­son to notify in event of
defective in­voice; and

\(ix\) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall
include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this
contract.

\(x\) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

\(A\) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the
invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract

\(B\) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice,
in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall
have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the
applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33,
Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -Central Contractor Registration,
or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central
Contractor Registration), or applicable agency procedures

\(C\) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived
the requirement to pay by EFT.

\(2\) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act
(31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt
payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

\(h\) *Patent indemnity.* The Contractor shall indemnify the Government
and its officers, employees and agents against liability, includ­ing
costs, for actual or alleged direct or con­tributory infringement of, or
inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark
or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided
the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

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(1) *Items accepted*. Payment shall be made for items ac­cepted by the
    Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set
    forth in this contract.

(2) *Prompt Payment.* The Gov­ernment will make payment in accordance
    with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment
    regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) *Electronic funds transfer (EFT).* If the Government makes payment
    by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) *Discount.* In connection with any discount offered for early
    pay­ment, time shall be com­puted from the date of the in­voice. For
    the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be
    consid­ered to have been made on the date which appears on the
    pay­ment check or the specified payment date if an elec­tronic funds
    transfer payment is made.

(5) *Overpayments.* If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate
    contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has
    otherwise overpaid on contract financing or invoice payment, the
    Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and
    request instructions for disposition of the overpayment.

\(j\) *Risk of loss.* Unless the contract specifically provides
otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this
contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the
Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b.
    origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination
    specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

\(k\) *Taxes.* The contract price includes all applicable Federal,
State, and local taxes and duties.

\(l\) *Termination for the Government\'s conve­nience*. The Government
reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for
its sole convenience. In the event of such ter­mination, the Contractor
shall im­mediately stop all work hereunder and shall imme­diately cause
any and all of its suppliers and subcon­tractors to cease work. Subject
to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage
of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed
prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the
Contractor can demon­strate to the satisfac­tion of the Government using
its standard record keeping sys­tem, have resulted from the termination.
The Contractor shall not be re­quired to comply with the cost accounting
standards or con­tract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph
does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor\'s
records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or
costs incurred which rea­sonably could have been avoided.

\(m\) *Termination for cause*. The Government may terminate this
contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by
the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract
terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request,
with adequate assurances of future per­formance. In the event of
termination for cause, the Govern­ment shall not be liable to the
Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accept­ed, and the
Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and
reme­dies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government
improper­ly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall
be deemed a termination for convenience.

\(n\) *Title*. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to
items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon
acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical
possession.

\(o\) *Warranty*. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items
delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular
purpose described in this contract.

\(p\) *Limitation of liability.* Except as other­wise pro­vided by an
express war­ranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government
for consequential damages result­ing from any defect or deficiencies in
accepted items.

\(q\) *Other compliances.* The Contractor shall comply with all
applicable Federal, State and local laws, execu­tive orders, rules and
regula­tions applicable to its perfor­mance under this contract.

\(r\) *Compliance with laws unique to Govern­ment contracts.* The
Contractor agrees to com­ply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations
on the use of appro­priated funds to influence certain Federal contracts;
18 U.S.C. 431 relat­ing to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C 3701, *et
seq*., Contract Work Hours and Safety Stan­dards Act; 41 U.S.C. 51-58,
Anti-Kickback Act of 1986; 41 U.S.C. 265 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to
whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C.
423 relating to procurement integrity.

\(s\) *Order of precedence.* Any inconsisten­cies in this

solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving pre­cedence in the
following order: (1) the schedule of supplies/services; (2) the
Assignments, Disputes, Pay­ments, Invoice, Other Compliances, and
Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts para­graphs of this
clause; (3) the clause at 52.212-5; (4) addenda to this solicitation or
contract, including any license agree­ments for computer software; (5)
solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation; (6) other paragraphs
of this clause; (7) the Standard Form 1449; (8) other docu­m­ents,
exhib­its, and attachments; and (9) the specification.

\(t\) *Central Contractor Registration (CCR)*.

\(1\) Unless exempted by an addendum to this contract, the Contractor is
responsible during performance and through final payment of any contract
for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR database,
and for any liability resulting from the Government\'s reliance on
inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR database
after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and
update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or
subsequent updates its information in the CCR database to ensure it is
current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the CCR does not
alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute
for a properly executed contractual document.

(2)(i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, \"doing
business as\" name, or division name (whichever is shown on the
contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the
contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding
novation and change-of-name agreements in FAR Subpart 42.12, the
Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum
of one business day\'s written notification of its intention to (A)
change the name in the CCR database; (B) comply with the requirements of
Subpart 42.12; and (C) agree in writing to the timeline and procedures
specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor must
provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the
legally changed name.

\(ii\) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of
paragraph (q)(2)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at
paragraph (q)(2)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly
executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the CCR information that
shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the
contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the
meaning of the \"Suspension of Payment\" paragraph of the electronic
funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

\(3\) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT
payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the CCR record to
reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see Subpart
32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in
the CCR database. Information provided to the Contractor\'s CCR record
that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate
recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect
information within the meaning of the \"Suspension of payment\"
paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

\(4\) Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration
and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at
*http://www.ccr.gov* or by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757.

## C2 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (52.212-5 DEC 2007)

\(a\) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition
Regulations (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by
reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable
to acquisitions of commercial items:

\(1\) 52.233-3, Protest after Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

\(2\) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)
Public L. 108-77, 108-78)

\(b\) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph
(b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in
this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive
orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

\(1\) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government
(SEPT 2006), with Alternate I (SEPT 2006) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C.
2402).

\(2\) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside (JAN
1999) (15 U.S.C 657a).

\(3\) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small
Business Concerns (JULY 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the
preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

(4 \[Reserved\]

(5) (i)52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003)(15
U.S.C. 644).

(ii) Alternate I (OCT 1995) of 52.219-6.

\(iii\) Alternate II (MAR 2004) of 52.219-6.

(6)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE
2003)(15 U.S.C. 644).

\(ii\) Alternate I (OCT 1995) of 52.219-7.

\(iii\) Alternate II (MAR 2004 of 52.219-7.

\(7\) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004)(15
U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)).

(8)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (NOV 2007)(15 U.S.C.
637(d)(4).

(ii)Alternate I (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9.

\(iii\) Alternate II (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9.

\(9\) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996) (15 U.S.C.
637(a)(14).

(10)(i) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages -- Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999)
(15U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i).

(11)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small
Disadvantaged Business Concerns (SEPT 2005)(10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the
offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its
offer).

\(ii\) Alternate I (JUNE 2003)of 52.219-23.

\(12\) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation
Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (OCT 1999)(Pub. L. 103-355,
section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

\(13\) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation
Program-Incentive Subcontracting (OCT 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section
7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

\(14\) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small
Business Set-Aside (MAY 2004) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

\(15\) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUNE
2007) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2).

\(16\) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003)(E.O. 11755).

\(17\) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
(AUG 2007)(E.O. 13126).

\(18\) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

\(19\) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)(E.O. 11246).

\(20\) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans,
Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006)(38
U.S.C. 4212).

\(21\) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN
1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).

\(22\) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans,
Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006)(38
U.S.C. 4212).

(23)(i) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of
Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004)(E.O. 13201).

(24)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (AUG 2007) (Applies
to all contracts).

\(ii\) Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50

(25)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content
for EPA-Designated Products (AUG 2000)(42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)).

\(ii\) Alternate I (AUG 2000) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)).

\(26\) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC
2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b).

\(27\) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Evironmental Assessment of
Personal Computer Products (DEC 2007)(E.O. 13423).

\(28\) 2.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (JUNE 2003)(41 U.S.C. 10a -
10d).

(29)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade
Act (AUG 2007) (41U.S.C. 10a - 10d, 19U.S.C. 3301 note, 19U.S.C. 2112
note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 109-53 and 109-169).

\(ii\) Alternate I (JAN 2004) of 52.225-3.

\(iii\) Alternate II (JAN 2004) of 52.225-3.

\(30\) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2007)(19 U.S.C. 2501, *et seq*.,
19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

\(31\) 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006)
(E.o.s, proclamations and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign
Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

\(32\) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV
2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

\(33\) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or
Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42.U.S.C. 5150)

\(34\) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items
(FEB 2002)(41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

\(35\) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (OCT
1995)(41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

\(36\) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central
Contractor Registration (OCT 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332).

\(37\) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than
Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999)(31 U.S.C. 3332).

\(38\) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 1999)(31 U.S.C. 3332).

\(39\) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996)(5 U.S.C.
552a).

(40)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial
Vessels (FEB 2006)(46 U.S.C. Appx 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

\(ii\) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

\(c\) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph
(c), applicable to commercial services, which the Contracting Officer
has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to
implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to
acquisitions of commercial items:

\(1\) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (NOV 2007)(41 U.S.C. 351,
*et seq*.).

\(2\) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY
1989)(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, *et seq*.). (See Exhibits)

\(3\) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price
Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (NOV 2006) (29 U.S.C.
206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, *et seq*.).

\(4\) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price
Adjustment (FEB 2002)(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, *et seq*.).

\(5\) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act
to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain
Equipment -- Requirements (NOV 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, *et seq*.).

\(6\) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act
to Contracts for Certain Services -- Requirements (NOV 2007) (41U.S.C.
351, *et seq*.).

\(7\) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of \$1 Coin (AUG 2007)
(31U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

\(d\) *Comptroller General Examination of Record*. The Contractor shall
comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was
awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified
acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2,
Audit and Records-Negotiation.

\(1\) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized
representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and
right to examine any of the Contractor\'s directly pertinent records
involving transactions related to this contract.

\(2\) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all
reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for
examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment
under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart
4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this
contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the
records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3
years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating
to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement
of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made
available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally
resolved.

\(3\) As used in this clause, records include books, documents,
accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type
and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create
or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the
ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs
(a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to
flow down any FAR clause, other than those listed in paragraphs (i)
through (vii) of this paragraph in a subcontract for commercial items.
Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be
as required by the clause --

\(i\) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004)(15
U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further
subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to
small business concerns) exceeds \$550,000 (\$1,000,000 for construction
of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in
lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

\(ii\) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)(E.O. 11246);

\(iii\) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans,
Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006)(38
U.S.C. 4212);

\(iv\) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUNE
1998)(29 U.S.C. 793);

\(v\) 52.222-39, Notification of Employees Rights Concerning the Payment
of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004)(E.O. 13201);

\(vi\) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (NOV 2007) (41 U.S.C.
351, *et seq.*).

\(vii\) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (AUG 2007) (22
U.S.C. 7104(g)). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of
FAR clause 52.222-50.

\(viii\) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract
Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain
Equipment -- Requirements (NOV 2007) (41U.S.C. 351, *et seq*.).

\(ix\) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act
to Contracts for Certain Services -- Requirements (NOV 2007) (41U.S.C.
351, *et seq*.).

\(x\) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.- Flag Commercial
Vessels (FEB 2006)(46 U.S.C. Appx 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down
required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64).

\(2\) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts
for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to
satisfy its contractual obligations.

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# ADDENDA TO CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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## C3 Inspection/Acceptance (52.212-4(a)), the following is added:

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C3.1 Inspection Scheduling and Process

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C3.1.1 After either contract award or renewal, the COTR will schedule a
date to inspect the Contractor\'s proposed aircraft, equipment and
person­nel to ensure contract compliance. The inspection will be
conducted at the designated base, Contractor\'s facility or other
location accept­able to the Government. The inspection will be scheduled
to com­mence as early as 60 days and not later than three days (excluding
weekends and holidays) prior to the established reporting date, unless
otherwise mutually agreed upon by the COTR and the Contractor. The
inspection time and date will be scheduled for between 0730 and 1630
local time, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise agreed upon by the
COTR. The COTR will confirm the inspection details in writing.
Contractor written requests for inspection rescheduling that are
received by the COTR at least 10 days prior to the originally scheduled
inspection date may be accommodated by the COTR, depending upon their
work schedule.

C3.1.2 The Contractor must provide information specific to the aircraft,
equipment, and personnel being proposed for use during each year of the
contract when requested by the COTR.

C3.1.3 Approved aircraft, fuel servicing vehicles and pilots will be
issued an Interagency Aircraft Data Card, an Interagency Data Card -
Fuel Service Vehicle, or Interagency Pilot Qualification card, as
applicable. The aircraft and pilot cards detail the activities for which
they are authorized. The fuel servicing vehicle card only indicates that
the vehicle meets the additional equipment specified in Section B, and
in no way indicates that the vehicle meets any requirement of 49 CFR.

C3.1.4 If the COTR determines any aircraft/equipment/personnel and
records/documents presented for inspection are not completely ready for
the inspection or are determined to be nonconforming as required by the
contract, the COTR may suspend the inspection(s) and schedule a
reinspection for another time/date/site. The Contractor may be charged
for the cost of reinspection, in accordance with Section C3.5.

C3.2 Equipment

C3.2.1 The aircraft will be inspected to ensure compliance with all
contract requirements. The Government may require in-flight dynamic
testing of aircraft systems. This testing may be conducted in
conjunc­tion with pilot evaluation flight(s), and will be performed at no
cost to the Government.

C3.2.2 Fuel servicing vehicle(s), fuel cache(s) and other equipment will
be inspected to ensure contract compliance.

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C3.3 Personnel

C3.3.1 Pilots. Only those individuals whose past flight time and
experience can be verified from log books, employ­ment records, etc.,
will be approved for contract use. The Contractor cannot substitute any
pilot flight evaluation time for any of the total pilot flight hour
requirements listed in this contract

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C3.3.2 The COTR will conduct a pilot flight evaluation to further verify
pilot(s)\' ability to perform under this contract, when determined
necessary. The evaluation may include but is not limited to: weight and
balance performance, center of gravity limitations, aircraft performance
charts, density altitude considerations, load calculation preparation
and actual flying of the aircraft. Portions of the evaluation may be
evaluated orally. A pilot must also be capable of demonstrating
proficient operation of all aircraft equipment identified in Section B
during an evaluation flight.

C3.3.2.1 The aircraft used for the evaluation(s) must be the same make,
model, and series awarded for this contract and be equipped with dual
controls. Flight evaluation(s) will usually be performed in areas that
provide access to terrain similar to that to be flown during the
contract period. Flight evaluations are conducted at the Contractor's
expense.

C3.3.2.2 During the flight evaluation, pilot inspectors retain
discretionary authority in determining the competency of the pilot and
may add, delete, or revise elements of the flight evaluation to
determine competency. The Government will make the final determination
as to the pilot's ability to successfully meet contract requirements.

C3.3.3 Services provided under this contract require DOI special use
flight activities as identified herein. Pilots must have satisfactorily
completed an agency initial and/or periodic flight evaluation(s) for
these activities before being approved for use under the contract,
unless otherwise indicated in the contract. The COTR will provide
detailed information concerning the types and frequency of special use
pilot flight evaluations when requested.

Low-level flight (within 500' of the surface)

Mountain flying (helicopter)

Resource reconnaissance

Fire reconnaissance

External load - longline \>50\' (helicopter) with remote hook

Aerial ignition

Water/retardant application

C3.3.4 Each fuel servicing vehicle driver may be requested to
demonstrate an acceptable knowledge of correct fueling procedures and of
all fueling and safety equipment on the fuel servicing vehicle.

C3.4 Substitute Personnel, Aircraft, or Equipment

C3.4.1 The Contractor may request the use of substitute personnel,
aircraft, or equipment that was not initially approved for use. All
proposed substitutes must meet pertinent contract specifications and be
subject to inspections and approvals identified herein prior to use. The
Contractor must submit a written request for inspections of substitutes
to the COTR seven days prior to the scheduled arrival at the site.
Requests received with fewer than seven days' notice will be
accomplished as permitted by the COTR's schedule. The Government may
charge the Contractor for the cost of any substitute inspections in
accordance with Section C3.5

C3.4.2 The Contractor must transport substitute personnel, aircraft, or
equipment to the point of use at their expense.

### C3.4.3 The bureau may require substitute pilots to obtain up to three hours each of training or orientation flight time at Contractor\'s expense. (This flight time is in addition to any necessary pilot evaluation flight(s)).

C3.5 Reinspection Expenses

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C3.5.1 The Contractor must be liable for all Government incurred
reinspection costs. Inspection expenses may be deducted from payments
due the Contractor.

C3.5.2 Costs may include, but are not limited to, inspec­tor(s)' time to
include travel time at \$75.00 per hour, and transportation and
subsistence at actual cost.

## C4 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (52.204-9 NOV 2006) 

\(a\) The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity
verification procedures identified in the contract that implement
Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24, as amended, and Federal
Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201, as
amended.

\(b\) The Contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when
the subcontractor is required to have routine physical access to a
Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a
Federally-controlled information system.

**C4.1 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements**

C4.1.1 It has been determined that Contractor personnel utilized in the
support of this contract will not be allowed routine and regular
unsupervised access to a federally controlled facility for more than 180
days, nor will they need unsupervised access to a Federally controlled
Level 3 or 4 information system.

C4.1.2 Contractor employees utilized in support of this contract, will
be treated as visitors (uncredentialed Contractor) and not be required
to receive background investigations and credentialing. However,
uncredentialed Contractors may be subject to the screening processes
utilized at each federally controlled facility where the Contractor
services are required. As a minimum, Contractor employees will be issued
a temporary/visitor badge and shall display it at all times during
contract performance when accessing a federally controlled facility. The
COR is responsible for ensuring that all Contractor employees are issued
a temporary/visitor badge.

## C5 Availability of Funds (52.232-18 APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's
obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of
appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.
No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may
arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this
contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability,
to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

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## C6 Aircraft Insurance

The Contractor must maintain as a minimum, aircraft insurance coverage
required by 14 CFR, Part 205, during contract performance.

## C7 Department of the Interior Clauses Incorporated by Reference

C7.1 Indian Preference -- Department Of the Interior (1452.226-70 APR
1984)

C7.2 Indian Preference Program -- Department Of The Interior
(1452.226-71 APR 1984)

## C8 Prework Meeting

A prework meeting between the Government and the Contractor along with
their primary crew members is typically held at or near the starting
designated base and is usually in conjunction with the start of the
exclusive use period. The Contractor's primary crew members must attend
any prework meeting that is scheduled. The meeting may include, but is
not limited to: (1) review of the contract in detail; (2) operational
procedures (dispatch, flight following, hazard/risk assessment and
reduction, airspace coordination, incident/accident reporting, etc.; and
(3) review of the local base procedures.

## C9 Authority of Government Representatives 

## 

C9.1 Contracting Officer (CO)

The CO is the appointed Government official with authority to enter
into, administer and terminate this contract. **No one but the CO** is
autho­rized **under any circumstances** to:

C9.1.1 Award, agree to, or execute any con­tract, contract modifi­cation,
or notice of intent.

C9.1.2 Obligate in any way the payment of money by the Government.

C9.1.3 Make a final decision on any con­tract matter that is subject to
the Disputes clause of this contract.

C9.1.4 Terminate, for any cause, the Contractor\'s right to proceed.

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C9.2 Contracting Officer\'s Technical Representative (COTR)

The COTR is authorized to take any or all actions necessary to ensure
compliance with the technical portions of the contract. The COTR will
conduct all requested or required inspections.

The COTR for this contract is:

Mr. Steve Smith

DOI -- Aviation Management

West Regional Office

960 Broadway Avenue, Suite 300

Boise, Idaho 83705

Phone: 208-334-9310

Fax: 208-334-9303

The DOI -- Aviation Management Aviation Safety Manager (ASM) is
responsible for all matters concerning accident and incident with
potential investigations. The ASM is:

Mr. Robert Galloway

DOI -- Aviation Management

300 E. Mallard Drive, Suite 200

Boise, ID 83706-3991

Phone: 208-433-5071

Fax: 208-433-5007

C9.3 Contracting Officer\'s Representative (COR)

The COR is authorized to take any or all actions with respect to
administrative functions.

The COR for this contract is:

Mr. Dannell Begay

Bureau of Indian Affairs

PO Box 1060, MC 443

Gallup, NM 87305

Phone: 928-729-7380

Fax: 928-729-5029

# ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

## C10 Personnel Conduct

C10.1 Replacement of Contractor Person­nel

### C10.1.1 Contractor employees required to work or reside on Federal property (National Parks, Refuges, Indian Reservations, etc.) are expected to follow the facility manager's rules of conduct that apply to both Government or non-Government personnel working or residing at these facilities. The COR will make available a copy of such rules. The Contractor may be required to replace employees who do not comply with these rules of conduct.

C10.1.2 The Contractor must replace any employee who performs unsafely,
ineffectively; refuses to cooperate; is unable or unwilling to adapt to
field living conditions; or whose general performance is unsatisfactory,
disruptive or detrimental to the purpose for which con­tracted.

C10.1.3 The CO will notify the Contractor of all known unsatisfactory
personnel conduct or unsafe performance. The employee may be afforded an
opportunity for corrective action when the conditions warrant. When
directed by the CO, the Contractor must replace unacceptable personnel
not later than 24 hours after such notification, or as otherwise
mutually agreed. The decision as to unacceptability will be at the sole
discretion of the CO.

C10.2 Suspension of Pilot

C10.2.1 Upon receipt of written correspon­dence which indicates a serious
safety concern, the Government may suspend the pilot.

C10.2.2 Upon involvement in an Aircraft Accident or National
Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Reportable Incident (see 49 CFR Part
830), a pilot **will** be suspended from pilot duties and from any other
activity authorized under the Interagency Pilot Qualification card(s),
pending the investigation outcome.

C10.2.3 Upon involvement in an Incident with Potential as defined under
Mishaps, a pilot **may** be suspended from pilot duties and from any
other activity authorized under the Interagency Pilot Qualification
card(s), pending the investigation outcome.

C10.2.4 When requested, a suspended pilot must surrender all Interagency
Pilot Qualification card(s) to the COTR or other authorized agency
representa­tive. Pilot suspension will continue until the investigation
findings and decision indicate no further suspension is required and the
Interagency Pilot Qualification card(s) is returned to the pilot; or
revoked by the issuing agency.

## C11 Safety and Accident Prevention

C11.1 The Contractor must submit a copy of all reports required by the
Federal Aviation Regulations that relate to pilot and maintenance
personnel perfor­mance, aircraft airworthiness or operations to the
Aviation Safety Manager (ASM).

C11.1.1 Examples of these reports are shown in paragraphs 14 CFR Part
135.415 Mechanical Reliability Reports and Part 135.417 Mechanical
Interruption Sum­mary Reports required of the Federal Aviation
Regulations, 49 CFR Part 830.5 and 49 CFR 830.15, and FAA Form 8010-4,
Malfunction or Defect Report.

C11.2 Following a mishap, the CO will evaluate whether the Contractor
was in compliance with contract provisions or with the Federal Aviation
Regulations applicable to the Contrac­tor\'s operations, company policy,
procedures, practices, or pro­grams, or whether there was negli­gence on
the part of the company officers or employees that may have caused or
contributed to the mishap. The Contractor must fully cooperate with the
CO during this evaluation.

C11.3 The Contractor must develop and maintain programs necessary to
ensure safe practices during ground and flight operations. These
programs are a material part of contract performance.

C11.3.1 Examples of such programs are (1) personnel activities, (2)
maintenance, (3) safety, and (4) compliance with regulations.

## C12 Mishaps

C12.1 **Mishap Definitions**

As used throughout this contract, the following terms will have the
meanings set forth below.

C12.1.1 The following terms are as defined in 49 CFR Part 830:

Aircraft Accident

Fatal Injury

Incident.

Operator

Serious Injury

Substantial Damage

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C12.1.2 [Airspace Conflict]{.underline}. A near mid-air collision,
intrusion, or violation of airspace rules.

C12.1.3 [Aviation Hazard]{.underline}. Any condition, act, or set of
circumstances that exposes an individual to unnecessary risk or harm
during aviation operations.

C12.1.4 [Incident with Potential]{.underline}. An incident that narrowly
misses being an accident and in which the circumstances indicate
significant potential for substantial damage or serious injury.
Classification of an incident as an \"Incident with Potential\" is
determined by the agency ASM.

C12.1.5 [Maintenance Deficiency]{.underline}. An equipment defect or
failure which affects or could affect the safety of operations, or that
causes an interruption to the services being performed.

C12.1.6 [SafeCom]{.underline}. An agency Aviation Safety Commu­nique used
to report any condition, observance, act, maintenance problem, or
circumstance which has potential to cause an aviation related accident
(Form AMD-34 or FS 5700-14).

C12.2 **Mishap Reporting**

The Contractor must immediate­ly, and by the most expeditious means
available, notify the NTSB AND the agency ASM when an \"Aircraft
Accident\" or NTSB reportable \"Incident\" occurs.

C12.2.1 The ASM must immediately be notified when an \"Incident with
Potential\" occurs.

C12.2.2 The toll free 24-hour Interagency Aircraft Accident Reporting
Hot Line number is:

1-888-4MISHAP (1-888-464-7427)

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C12.3 **Forms Submission**

C12.3.1 Follo­wing an \"Aircraft Accident\" or when requested by the NTSB
following notification of a reportable \"Incident,\" the Contractor must
provide the agency ASM with information necessary to complete a NTSB
Form 6120.1/2 "Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report".

C12.3.2 The Contractor must submit a \"SafeCom\" to the agency ASM
within 5 days upon the occurrence of any condition, observance, act,
maintenance problem, or circumstance which has potential to cause an
aviation-related mishap. Submission via the internet at
[http://www.safecom.gov](http://www.safecom.gov/)/ is preferred. Blank
SafeComs can be obtained from agency ASMs. The submission of an NTSB
Form 6120.1/2 does not replace the Contractor\'s responsibility to
submit a "Safecom".

C12.4 Pilot Suspension

See Suspension of Pilot clause above.

C12.5 **Preservation Requirements**

C12.5.1 The Contractor must not permit removal or alteration of the
aircraft, aircraft equipment, or records following an Aircraft Accident,
Incident, or Incident with Potential until authorized to do so by the CO
or other authorized agency representative. Permitted exceptions to this
requirement may be when life or property are threatened, when the
aircraft is blocking an airport runway, etc. The Contractor must
immediately notify the CO when taking such actions.

C12.5.2 The NTSB\'s release of the wreckage does not constitute a
release by the CO.

C12.6 **Mishap Investigations**

C12.6.1 The Contractor must maintain an accurate record of all aircraft
accidents, incidents, aviation hazards, and injuries to Contractor or
Government personnel arising during this contract.

C12.6.2 Following a mishap, the Contractor must ensure that pilots,
mechanics or other personnel associated with the aircraft remain in the
vicinity of the mishap until released by the CO or their designated
representative. The Contractor must cooperate with the agency during any
investiga­tion and make available personnel and aircraft records, and any
equipment, damaged or undam­aged, that the agency deems necessary.

C12.7 **Costs Related to Investigation**

The NTSB or agency will determine their individual agency's
investigation cost responsibility. The Contractor will be fully
responsi­ble for any cost associated with the reassembly, approval for
return-to-service, and return transportation of any items disassembled
by the Government.

C12.8 **Rescue and Salvage Responsibilities**

The Contractor must be responsible for the cost of search, rescue, and
salvage operations made necessary due to causes other than negligent
acts of a Government employee.

## C13 Federal Airport and Airway Excise Taxes 

Chapters 31 and 33 of the Internal Revenue Code, (26 U.S.C. 4041, 4261
et seq) impose an excise tax on aviation in one of two ways (1) as a
fuel tax or (2) as a transportation tax on transportation of passengers
and cargo for aircraft having maximum certificated weights in excess of
6,000 pounds.

C13.1 Fuel Tax. Fuel tax is applicable, and this contract requires
Contractor-furnished fuel. The Contractor is responsible for paying the
fuel tax and including such taxes in their bid price.

C13.2 Transportation Tax. If the transportation tax on passengers and
cargo is applicable and the Contractor is required to pay the
transportation tax for those services, the Contractor must add the tax
to their invoice for payment as a separate item; and the Government will
reimburse the Contractor for the amount of such taxes.

## C14 Economic Price Adjustment - Fuel

C14.1 During the contract period, including any renewal, the hourly
flight rate may be adjusted as set forth herein to reflect increases and
decreases in the cost of aviation fuel.

C14.2 The Contractor warrants that the prices offered for this contract
do not include any allowances for any contingency to cover increased
costs for which adjustment is provided under this clause.

C14.3 **Base Price**. The base price will be the com­mercial price
obtained by the Government for jet fuel or aviation gasoline (which­ever
is appropriate) at or near the designated base and at the time the
solicitation is issued. **The base price for fuel is identified in
Section A, Requirements and Prices.**

C14.4 **Reference Price**. The reference price will be the commercial
fuel price in effect at the time of economic price adjustment. The
reference price will be obtained from the same source as the base price.
The reference price will become the base price for the subsequent
adjustment.

C14.5 **Flight Rate Adjustment**. Adjustment to the hourly flight rate
is the difference between the reference price and the base price
multiplied by the hourly fuel consumption rate for the type aircraft
involved as shown in the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight
Reduction Chart Exhibit.

C14.5.1 The hourly flight rate will be adjusted upward whenever the
Contractor notifies the CO in writing that the reference price is more
than 10 percent higher than the base price. The hourly flight rate will
be adjusted down­ward whenever the CO notifies the Contrac­tor in writing
that the reference price is more than 10 percent lower than the base
price. The adjusted price will apply to flight time occurring after
receipt of said notice.

C14.6 Fuel price adjustments will be subject to review by the CO.

# CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL 

## C15 Contract Period 

The contract period will be for one year from date of award through the
expiration date identified on each line item for each year, (2008, 2009,
2010) in Section A2 unless otherwise extended as allowed herein. The
contract period, if options are exercised for each year priced, will
expire on the anniversary date of award for each line item in 2010.

## C16 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (48 CFR 52.217-9, Mar 2000)

\(a\) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written
notice to the Contractor at least 30 days prior to expiration of the
contract.

\(b\) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract
shall be considered to include this option clause.

\(c\) Options exercised prior to the availability of funds for a new
fiscal year are subject to FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds, which is
incorporated by reference.

\(d\) The total duration of this contract, includ­ing the exercise of any
options under this clause, shall not exceed three years (36 months).

## C18 Exclusive Use Period

C18.1 The exclusive use period will extend for the specific calendar
dates identified in each line item of Section A2. The CO must authorize
by modification any use outside the exclusive use period and any
extension thereof. The exclusive use period will start on either (1) the
date stipulated in Section A; (2) the effective date established by a
Notice to Proceed issued by the CO or COR 10 days in advance of the
start date (the effective date established by a Notice to Proceed will
not commence more than 14 days prior to nor 14 days after the date
stipulated in Section A.); or (3) the date determined according to the
following paragraph.

C18.2 The exclusive use period start date is based on the assumption
that the Contractor will receive notification of contract award at least
30 days before the exclusive use period begins. If notice of award is
not received at least 30 days in advance of the start date, the
exclusive use period will start when service begins or 30 calendar days
after notice of award is received, whichever occurs first.

C18.3 The Government will not consider any contract aircraft to be under
its operational control when the Contractor is not available or capable
of providing Government scheduled services.

## C19 Mutual Extension of Exclusive Use Period

Upon mutual agreement by the parties, the CO will modify the contract to
extend the exclusive use period on a day-to-day basis, either prior to
the established starting date or subsequent to the ending date. The
contract terms, conditions, specifications and prices will apply to such
extension; however, in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations
(FTRs), the Government will pay subsistence daily for each authorized
crew member while operating at the designated or an alternate base.

# 

# AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS 

## 

## C20 Availability Requirements

During the exclusive use period and any extension, the Contractor must
be in compliance with all contract requirements and available and
capable of providing service up to 14 hours each day, as scheduled by
the Govern­ment. Personnel must be available a minimum of nine hours each
day, or as scheduled by the Government. Pre- and post-flight activities
must be accomplished within the 14- hour duty day. Routine maintenance
must be performed before or after the scheduled 14-hour period, or as
permitted elsewhere in the contract.

C20.1 Extended standby is intended to provide the Contractor
compensation for employee time when ordered services are provided in
excess of the first 9 hours of service. Ordered standby must not exceed
individual crew members\' daily duty limitations. Extended standby is
not intended to compensate the Contractor on a one-to-one basis for all
hours necessary to service and maintain the aircraft.

## C21 Schedule of Operations and Reaction Time

The Government will schedule daily operations with the pilot. The
Contractor\'s personnel must provide service, as directed by the
Government, in one of the following categories:

C21.1 **Standby.** Personnel must be on standby each day as scheduled
and must be ready for takeoff/dispatch within 15 minutes (or longer as
authorized by the Government; e.g. flight planning purposes for long
range dispatch) after the Government attempts to contact the
Contractor\'s representative.

C21.**2** **Release From Duty**. Contractor personnel may be released
and considered to be off duty prior to lapse of their individual crew
duty limitation period. Once released, they cannot be required to return
to duty status that day and service will be recorded as fully available
status, provided the COR has approved in advance release of the
Contractor\'s personnel.

## 

## C22 Maintenance During Availability Period

C22.1 The COR may approve Contractor requests to remove the aircraft
from service to permit the Contractor to perform scheduled or
unscheduled maintenance. The Government will continue to measure and pay
for service availability throughout periods approved for maintenance.
The COR may require the Contractor to resume service within 60 minutes
or any other agreed upon time period. Failure to do so would result in
unavailability status.

C22.2 If the aircraft is not scheduled for service or service is
unavailable, the aircraft may be removed from the operating base for
maintenance, provided the Contractor: (1) Obtains the schedule of
operations from the COR, (2) returns the aircraft to service before the
beginning of the next availability period, AND (3) uses the aircraft for
maintenance test flights, or flight to and from maintenance facilities,
only.

## 

## C23 Unavailability and Damages

C23.1 The Contractor will be considered to be unavailable when they are
not in compliance with all contract requirements or are not capable of
providing service as scheduled by the Government. Unavailability status
will continue until the Contractor has notified the COR that they are
available.

C23.2 During periods of Contractor unavailability, the Government may
obtain replacement services elsewhere and charge the Contractor for any
resulting excess costs. The Contractor may be liable for any additional
actual damages to the Government resulting from such failure to perform.

# MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

## 

## C24 Daily Availability 

Availability is measured in full days for the daily period of time
(maximum of 14 hours) scheduled by the Government and provided by the
Contractor. Payment for availability will be made as actual services are
provided and paid at the rate and for the number of days set forth in
Section A. Payment will be reduced for each hour, or portion thereof, in
accordance with the Unavailability Conversion Chart Exhibit, when
services are unavailable or when the aircraft has been released for the
Contractor's benefit.

C24.1.1 The Government will measure extended standby in full hours and
will round up to the next whole hour, not to exceed each crew member's
duty limitations specified in Section B. Payment for extended standby
will be made at the prices set forth in Section A, and as measured
above. If unavailability occurs, extended standby will be measured and
paid only for full hours of service provided.

## C25 Flight Time

C25.1 Measurement of Flight Time. Flight time will be measured from
lift-off to touchdown in hours and tenths. Flight time will be measured
by means of an approved electrical time recorder, as required in Section
B.

C25.2 Payment for Flight Time. The Government will pay for all flights
ordered by the CO and flown by the Contractor at the rates set forth in
Section A. The Government has guaranteed a minimum of 75 flight hours
during this contract for each option period. The Guarantee Flight rate
will be applied to the first 75 hours flown; then the Variable Flight
Time Rate will apply throughout the remainder of the performance period,
including any extensions.

C25.3 Flights Associated with Inspections. Flight time associated with
the DOI, NBC, Aviation Management (agency) inspection will be at the
expense of the Contractor and will not be measured for payment.

C25.4 Flights for Contractor\'s Benefit. The Government will not pay for
flights benefiting the Contractor, such as flights for maintenance
testing, for ferrying to and from maintenance facilities, flights
required following an engine change, commercial charters, and flights
solely for transporting Contractor\'s personnel.

## 

## C26 Mobilization/Demobilization 

C26.1 The Contractor is be responsible for all mobilization and
demobilization costs to and from the designated base(s) stipulated in
Section A. The Government may, at its discretion, release the Contractor
from other than the base stipulated in Section A. The contract price
will be adjusted as described below whenever the distance from the point
of release to the Contractor\'s home base is greater than or less than
the distance between the Contractor\'s home base and the designated base
stipulated in Section A.

C26.2 Flight distance will be measured using the most direct route taken
from low level en route aeronauti­cal charts. The net distance will be
converted into hours of flight using the most economical cruise speed of
the aircraft. The adjustment will be determined by multiply­ing the
difference in distance (hours of flight) by the flight rate stipulated
in Section A.

C26.3 Fuel servicing vehicle mileage will be mea­sured using the most
direct route taken from the House­hold Goods Carriers\' Bureau Mileage
Guide developed by Rand McNally and Company.

C26.4 Distances that are greater than home base to the base stipulated
in the Section A will result in a payment to the Contractor. Distances
that are less than home base to the base stipulated in Section A will
result in a decrease to the Contractor.

## 

## C27 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items)

Claims for additional pay items addressed herein must be documented on
the invoice for payment and supported by in­voice(s) and/or document(s),
as required below. The Government will not pay claims submitted with
incomplete or missing supporting documentation.

C27.1 [Subsistence Allowance]{.underline}. Each authorized crewmember
may claim a subsistence allow­ance (lodging and meals) for each overnight
stay, including mandatory days off, when assigned to a base away from
the designated base.

C27.1.1 The Government, at its option, may provide meals and/or lodging
(which may be remote field or fire camp accommodations). If not
Government provided, the Contractor will be paid an overnight allowance
equal to the standard Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) rate (or high
rate, if applicable). The Contractor may claim overnight expenses using
either of the two following methods:

C27.1.1.1 Payment of the Standard or High Rate, if applicable) lodging
and M&IE rate EXCLUDING lodging tax (does not require lodging receipts
to be submitted with the invoice) or;

C27.1.1.2 Payment of actual lodging amount and M&IE rate not to exceed
that authorized in accordance with the FTR plus lodging tax. An itemized
lodging invoice detailing lodging cost and tax must be submitted with
the invoice.

\(a\) The lodging and payment invoices must clearly show the county or
city where the overnight stay occurred. High rate claims for subsistence
that do not include this information will be reduced to the standard
rate.

C27.1.2 If the Contractor does not use Govern­ment provided meals and/or
lodging, the Government will not pay for contractor costs incurred for
travel to alternate meal or lodging locations.

C27.1.3 Unless the Government makes three meals available to the
Contractor\'s employees, the appropriate total rate for meals and
incidental expenses will be paid.

C27.1.4 If partial subsistence, either three meals or lodging, is
provided by the Government, the Contractor will be paid at current FTR
rates for the portion that is Contractor provided. Lodging will be
handled as stated above. Current rates established by the FTR are:

**[STANDARD]{.underline}**

Meals and Incidental Expense: \$39.00

Lodging: \$70.00

Total: \$109.00

**[HIGH RATE]{.underline}**

For current FTR per diem rates see Internet site
[http://www.gsa.gov](http://www.gsa.gov/) and select - Per Diem Rates,
Domestic.

C27.2 [Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage]{.underline}. The Contrac­tor will
be paid the rate per mile stipulated in Section A for a fuel servicing
vehicle meeting the requirements of this contract when it is dispatched
to provide support to the aircraft away from the designated base**.**

C27.3 [Fuel Supply Expense]{.underline}. The Contractor is respon­sible
for the cost of all fuel required for contract perfor­mance. When the
Contractor is ordered to operate from an alternate base, the Government
will, at its option:

C27.3.1 Direct the Contractor to transport required fuel with the fuel
servicing vehicle, subject to payment for fuel servicing vehicle
mileage, if so provided in the Section A.

C27.3.2 Furnish fuel and deduct from payment the fuel cost based upon
commercial rates at the nearest point fuel is commercially avail­able.

C27.3.3 Direct the Contractor to obtain fuel from commercial sources at
no additional cost to the Govern­ment.

C27.4 [Transportation Costs Associated with Operating Away From the
Designated Base]{.underline}. When operating from an alternate base, the
Contractor is required to provide for transporting relief personnel,
unless otherwise directed by the Government. Prior to the exchange, the
Contractor must advise the COR of the anticipated costs. The Contractor
will be paid actual [necessary and reasonable]{.underline} costs for
transporting personnel and required equipment listed below.

1\. Relief Crew members. The complement must be the same as required in
Section A.

2\. Maintenance personnel and equipment required to accomplish scheduled
maintenance, i.e. 50 and 100 hour inspections.

C27.4.1 The Contractor must complete and submit the Transportation
Worksheet Exhibit, attach supporting invoices identified above to the
invoice for payment, and enter the total dollar amount as a line entry
on the invoice for payment (SC pay item code). Claims that do not
include these items or other documents necessary to verify incurred
costs will be returned to the Contractor for proper completion.

C27.4.2 Unless approved in advance by the CO, payment for crew member
exchanges is limited to one round trip for two crew members once every
12 days. Additional payment may be appropriate for circumstances such as
personnel reaching flight or duty time limits including agency imposed
temporary flight or duty restrictions as specified in Section B.

C27.4.3 Examples of acceptable expenses are airline tickets; car
rentals; privately owned vehicle (POV) at the government mileage rate
(currently 50.5 cents) (Internet site
[http://www.gsa.gov](http://www.gsa.gov/)) and charter airplane showing
aircraft make/model, flight time, hourly rate and departure and
destination locations. Unless authorized in advance by the COR, the
expense for charter resources must not exceed reasonable costs by common
carrier. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for salary and
subsistence costs for Contractor personnel in travel status.

C27.5 [Miscellaneous Contractor Costs]{.underline}. Miscellaneous
unforeseeable costs that cannot be recovered through the contract
payment rates and that are the direct result of ordered services away
from the designated base may be paid at actual costs, when authorized in
advance by the COR. Examples of such items are airport use costs
(tie-downs) and truck permits at ports-of-entry. The Contractor must
support any cost exceeding \$75.00 with an itemized, paid invoice.

C27.6 [Landing Fees]{.underline}. The Government will pay the Contractor
for all landing fees the Contractor is required to pay. The Contractor
must support any cost exceeding \$75.00 with an itemized, paid invoice.

## C28 Government Miscellaneous Charges 

The Government will deduct payment for miscellaneous charges for goods
or services furnished to the Contractor.

# 

# BILLING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

# 

## C29 Billing Office

The payment office shown on SF 1449, Block 18a is the designat­ed billing
office for submission of invoices and/or AMD-23 Aircraft use Reports.

## C30 Invoice Submissions

The Contractor may submit invoices every two weeks starting the first
day services begin. Services provided must be shown on a daily basis.

## C31 Aircraft Use Report

The Contractor, or Contractor\'s representative, and the Government must
complete and sign an Aircraft Use Report, AMD-23 form. Instructions for
proper completion of the Aircraft Use Report are contained in the AMD-23
booklet. The Contractor may use the completed and signed Aircraft Use
Reports as their invoice.

# 

## C32 Contract Pricing

Unit prices for daily availability and flight hours must be in whole
dollars (see D2.3.2). If these unit prices are adjusted during the life
of the contract, they will be adjusted to a whole dollar as follows:
amounts of 50 cents or less will be rounded down and amounts of 51 cents
or more will be rounded up.

C33 The following exhibits are enclosed and made part of this
solicitation: Vendors are required to complete one set of the required
fill-in forms for each helicopter proposed**.**

## C33 EXHIBITS

[Section B]{.underline}

1.-Standard Interagency Load Calculation Method and Form

2.-Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart

3.-Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions

4.-Acceptable Paint Schemes

5.-First Aid and Survival Kit

6.-FS/AMD Drawing A-16 Accessory Connector Pin Assignments

7.- Helicopter Synthetic Longline Requirements

8.-FS/AMD Drawing A-17 Wiring diagram for AUX-FM Connector

9.-Helicopter Like Makes and Models

10.-Procedures for Water Bucket Use

[Section C Exhibits]{.underline}

11.-Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires

12.-Department of Labor Wage Determination Information

13.-Unavailability Conversion Chart

14.-Transportation Worksheet

**EXHIBIT 1**

**STANDARD INTERAGENCY LOAD CALCULATION METHOD AND FORM**

+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| **INT    |               |             |    | **MO  |          |   |
| ERAGENCY |               |             |    | DEL** |          |   |
| HELI     |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| COPTER** |               |             |    |       |          |   |
|          |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| LOAD     |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| CAL      |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| CULATION |               |             |    |       |          |   |
|          |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| A        |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| MD-67/FS |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| 5700     |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| (10/06)  |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
|          |               |             |    | *     |          |   |
|          |               |             |    | *N#** |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| **PI     |               |             |    | **D   |          |   |
| LOT(S)** |               |             |    | ATE** |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| **M      |               |             |    | **T   |          |   |
| ISSION** |               |             |    | IME** |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| 1        |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| **D      |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| EPARTURE |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| PA OAT** |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
|          |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
|          |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| 2        |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| **DES    |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| TINATION |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| PA OAT** |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| 3        |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| **HE     |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| LICOPTER |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| EQUIPPED |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| WEIGHT** |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| 4        |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| **FLIGHT |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| CREW     |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| WEIGHT** |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| 5 **FUEL |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| WT**     |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| (\_\_\   |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| _\_\_\_\ |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| _gallons |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| **X**    |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| \_\_\_   |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| \_\_\_\_ |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| lb per   |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| gal)     |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| 6        |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| **O      |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| PERATING |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| WEIGHT** |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| (3 + 4 + |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| 5)       |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
|          |               | Non-J       |    |       | Jett     |   |
|          |               | ettisonable |    |       | isonable |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
|          |               | **HIGE**    | ** |       | **       |   |
|          |               |             | HO |       | HOGE-J** |   |
|          |               |             | GE |       |          |   |
|          |               |             | ** |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| 7a       |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| **PER    |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| FORMANCE |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| REF**    |               |             |    |       |          |   |
|          |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| (List    |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| pa       |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| ge/chart |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| from FM) |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| 7b       |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| **COMP   |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| GROSS    |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| WT**     |               |             |    |       |          |   |
|          |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| (FM      |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| per      |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| formance |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| section) |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| 8 **WT   |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| RED      |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| UCTION** |               |             |    |       |          |   |
|          |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| > (Req   |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| > for    |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| > all    |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| > n      |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| on-jetti |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| sonable) |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| 9        |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| **       |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| ADJUSTED |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| WEIGHT** |               |             |    |       |          |   |
|          |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| > (7b    |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| > minus  |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| > 8)     |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| 10       |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| **GROSS  |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| WT       |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| LIMIT**  |               |             |    |       |          |   |
|          |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| > (FM    |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| > lim    |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| itations |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| >        |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| section) |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| 11       |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| **       |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| SELECTED |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| WEIGHT** |               |             |    |       |          |   |
|          |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| ([Low    |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| est]{.un |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| derline} |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| of 9 or  |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| 10)      |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| 12       |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| **O      |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| PERATING |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| WEIGHT** |               |             |    |       |          |   |
|          |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| (From    |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| line 6)  |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| 13       |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| **ALL    |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| OWABLE** |               |             |    |       |          |   |
|          |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| **P      |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| AYLOAD** |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| (11      |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| minus    |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| 12)      |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| 14       |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| **       |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| PASSENGE |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| RS/CARGO |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| MA       |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| NIFEST** |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
|          |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
|          |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
|          |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
|          |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| 15       |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| **ACTUAL |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| P        |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| AYLOAD** |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| (Total   |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| of all   |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| weights  |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| listed   |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| in Item  |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| 14)      |               |             |    |       |          |   |
|          |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| **Line   |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| 15 must  |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| not      |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| exceed   |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| line 13  |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| for the  |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| intended |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| mi       |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| ssion.** |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| PILOT    |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| S        |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| IGNATURE |               |             |    |       |          |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+
| MGR      |               |             |    |       | Hazmat   |   |
| S        |               |             |    |       |          |   |
| IGNATURE |               |             |    |       | Yes      |   |
|          |               |             |    |       | \_\_\_   |   |
|          |               |             |    |       | No       |   |
|          |               |             |    |       | \_\_\_   |   |
+----------+---------------+-------------+----+-------+----------+---+

**STANDARD INTERAGENCY LOAD CALCULATION METHOD AND FORM (CONT.)**

**Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation Instructions**

A load calculation must be completed for all flights. A new calculation
is required when operating conditions change (±1,000\' in elevation or
±5 ^o^C in temperature) or when the helicopter operating weight changes
(such as changes to the equipped weight, changes in flight crew weight,
or a change in fuel load).

All blocks must be completed. Pilot must complete all header information
and items 1-13. Helicopter manager completes items 14 and 15.

###### 

**1. Departure.** Name of departure location and current pressure
altitude (PA, read altimeter when set to 29.92) and outside air
temperature (OAT, in Celsius) at departure location.

**2. Destination.** Name of destination location and PA and OAT at
destination. If destination conditions are unknown, use MSL elevation
from a map and standard lapse rate of 2 ^o^C/1,000\' to estimate OAT.

Check the box in line 1 (departure) [or]{.underline} line 2
(destination) to indicate the most restrictive values used to obtain
computed gross weight in line 7b.

**3. Helicopter equipped weight.** Equipped weight equals the empty
weight (as listed in the weight and balance data) [plus]{.underline} the
weight of lubricants and onboard equipment required by contract (i.e.,
survival kit, rappel bracket).

**4. Flight crew weight.** Weight of the pilot and any other assigned
flight crewmembers on board (i.e., copilot, flight engineer, navigator)
plus the weight of their personal gear.

**5. Fuel weight.** Number of gallons on board **X** the weight per
gallon (**jet fuel = 7.0 lb/gal**; AvGas = 6.0 lb/gal).

**6. Operating weight.** Add items 3, 4 and 5.

**7a. Performance references.** List the specific flight manual
supplement and **hover performance** charts used to derive computed
gross weight for line 7b. Separate charts may be required to derive
HIGE, HOGE, and HOGE-J. **HIGE:** Use hover-in-ground-effect,
external/cargo hook chart (if available). **HOGE and HOGE-J:** Use
hover-out-ground-effect charts for all HOGE operations.

**7b. Computed gross weight** Compute gross weights for HIGE, HOGE, and
HOGE-J from appropriate flight manual **hover** **performance** charts
using the pressure

altitude (PA) and temperature (OAT) from the most restrictive location,
either departure or destination. Check the box in line 1 (departure)
[or]{.underline} line 2 (destination) to indicate which values were used
to obtain computed gross weight.

**8. Weight reduction.** **The Government weight reduction is required
for all "non-jettisonable" loads**. The weight reduction is optional
(mutual agreement between pilot and helicopter manager) when carrying
jettisonable loads (HOGE-J) where the pilot has total jettison control.
The appropriate weight reduction value, for make and model, can be found
in the current helicopter procurement document (contract).

**9. Adjusted weight.** Line 7b minus line 8.

**10. Gross weight limitation.** Enter applicable gross weight limit
from **limitations section** of the basic flight manual or the
appropriate flight manual supplement. This may be maximum gross weight
limit for takeoff and landing, a weight/altitude/temperature (WAT)
limitation or a maximum gross weight limit for external load
(jettisonable). Limitations may vary for HIGE, HOGE, and HOGE-J.

**11. Selected weight**. **The lowest weight, either line 9 or 10, will
be entered for all loads.** Applicable limitations in the flight manual
must not be exceeded.

**12. Operating weight.** Use the value entered in line 6.

**13. Allowable payload.** Line 11 minus line 12. The maximum allowable
weight (passengers and/or cargo) that can be carried for the mission.
Allowable payload may differ for HIGE, HOGE, and HOGE-J.

**14. Passengers and/or cargo.** Enter passenger names and weights
and/or type and weights of cargo to be transported. Include mission
accessories, tools, gear, baggage, etc. A separate manifest may be used.

**15. Actual payload.** Total of all weights listed in item 14. Actual
payload must not exceed allowable payload for the intended mission
profile; i.e., HIGE, HOGE, or HOGE-J.

**Both pilot and helicopter manager must review and sign the form**.
Check if hazmat is being transported. Manager must inform the pilot of
type, quantity, and location of hazmat on board.

**EXHIBIT 2**

HELICOPTER FUEL CONSUMPTION AND WEIGHT REDUCTION CHART

  -------------------------------- ------------------------------- -----------------------------
                                   **Fuel Consumption**            **Load Calculation**

                                   **[Gallon/Hour]{.underline}**   **[Weight
                                                                   Reduction-Lb]{.underline}**

  **EUROCOPTER** AS-330J           179                             NOT ESTABLISHED

  AS-332L-1                        160                             NOT ESTABLISHED

  AS-350B                          45                              130

  AS-350B-1                        46                              160

  AS-350B-2                        48                              160

  AS-350B-3                        50                              175

  AS-350D                          38                              130

  AS-355F-1                        58                              140

  AS-355F-2                        58                              140

  AS-365N-1                        87                              275

  BK-117                           77                              160

  BO-105CBS                        55                              180

  SA-315B                          58                              180

  SA-316B                          58                              170

  SA-318C                          56                              80

  SA-319B                          55                              NOT ESTABLISHED

  SA-341G                          56                              170

  EC-135                           64                              220

  **BELL** 47                      17A                             90

  47/SOLOY                         23                              120

  204B (UH-1 SERIES)               88                              200

  205A-1                           89                              260

  206B-II                          25                              100

  206B-III                         27                              130

  206L-1                           32                              150

  206L-3 (Incl L-1 C30P)           38                              180

  206L-4                           38                              180

  212                              100                             390

  214B                             160                             380

  214ST                            133                             NOT ESTABLISHED

  222A                             70                              NOT ESTABLISHED

  222B                             83                              NOT ESTABLISHED

  222UT                            83                              NOT ESTABLISHED

  407                              45                              155

  412                              110                             390

  412HP                            110                             390

  **MD** 500C                      23                              110

  500D/E                           28                              120

  520N                             32                              100

  530F                             34                              120

  600N                             41                              155

  900/902                          69                              210

  **HILLER** SL-3/4                21A                             90

  UH-12                            17A                             90

  1100B                            22                              130

  UH-12/SOLOY                      23                              100

  **SIKORSKY** S-55T               47                              170

  S-58D/E                          83A                             OGE 000 IGE 400

  S-58T/PT6T-3                     115                             OGE 000 IGE 400

  S-58T/PT6T-6                     115                             OGE 000 IGE 460

  S-62A                            70                              300

  S-70                             160                             N/A
  -------------------------------- ------------------------------- -----------------------------

> \"A\" after the gallons indicates Avgas; all others are turbine. 12/06

**EXHIBIT 3**

**UNACCEPTABLE AIRCRAFT LAP BELT AND SHOULDER HARNESS CONDITIONS**

+------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| **Item**   | **Unacceptable Conditions**                             |
+------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| Webbing    | 1.  Frayed: 5 percent or more                           |
|            |                                                         |
|            | 2.  Torn                                                |
|            |                                                         |
|            | 3.  Crushed                                             |
|            |                                                         |
|            | 4.  Swelling: twice the thickness of original web or if |
|            |     difficult to operate through hardware               |
|            |                                                         |
|            | 5.  Creased: no structural damage allowed               |
|            |                                                         |
|            | 6.  Sun deterioration: severe fading, brittleness,      |
|            |     discoloration, and stiffness                        |
+------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| Hardware   | 1.  Inoperable buckle or other hardware                 |
|            |                                                         |
|            | 2.  Nylon bushing at shoulder-harness-to-lap-belt       |
|            |     connection missing or damaged                       |
|            |                                                         |
|            | 3.  Fabricated bushings or tie wraps used as bushings   |
|            |                                                         |
|            | 4.  Rust/corrosion: only minor surface rust/corrosion   |
|            |     allowed                                             |
|            |                                                         |
|            | 5.  Wear: wear beyond normal use                        |
+------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| Stitches   | 1.  Broken or missing                                   |
|            |                                                         |
|            | 2.  Severe fading or discoloring                        |
|            |                                                         |
|            | 3.  Inconsistent pattern                                |
+------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| TSO Tags   | 1.  Missing                                             |
| (see 14    |                                                         |
| CFR        | 2.  Illegible                                           |
| 21.607)    |                                                         |
+------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| Age        | > Belts/fabric over 10 years from date of manufacture   |
|            | > will be closely inspected for possible damage from    |
|            | > exposure to the elements, but do not have to be       |
|            | > replaced if they can be determined to be in           |
|            | > serviceable condition.                                |
+------------+---------------------------------------------------------+

**EXHIBIT 4**

**ACCEPTABLE PAINT SCHEMES**

1.  Starting at the blade tip, paint the first 1/6 of the blade length
    with gloss white. Paint the second 1/6 of the blade length with
    yellow or orange. Paint the third 1/6 of the blade length with gloss
    white. Paint the next 1/3 of the blade length with yellow or orange.
    Paint the remaining 1/6 of the blade length with gloss white.

  --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
  **W**     **Y**     **W**     **Y**     **W**     **HUB**   **W**     **Y**     **W**     **Y**     **W**

  **1/6**   **1/6**   **1/6**   **1/3**   **1/6**             **1/6**   **1/3**   **1/6**   **1/6**   **1/6**
  --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------

2.  One black and one white blade (two-bladed rotor systems).

3.  Paint schemes previously approved under a U.S. Forest Service or
    Department of the Interior, NBC, Aviation Management contract.

4.  High visibility paint schemes and color variations specified by
    manufacturer in a service bulletin, instruction, or other
    manufacturer-published document or text.

**EXHIBIT 5**

**FIRST AID AND SURVIVAL KITS**

> These are the minimum required items for special use activities in the
> United States and U.S. possessions. Additional survival kit items are
> required for flight activities conducted in Canada and Alaska.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Minimum First Aid Kit Items**                                       |
|                                                                       |
| Each kit must be in a dust-proof and moisture-proof container.        |
|                                                                       |
| The kit must be readily accessible to the pilot and passengers.       |
|                                                                       |
| Passenger Seats Passenger Seats                                       |
|                                                                       |
| 0-9 10-50                                                             |
|                                                                       |
| > Item                                                                |
| >                                                                     |
| > Adhesive bandage strips, (3 inches long) 8 16                       |
| >                                                                     |
| > Antiseptic or alcohol wipes (packets) 10 20                         |
| >                                                                     |
| > Bandage compresses, 4 inches 2 4                                    |
| >                                                                     |
| > Triangular bandage, 40 inches (sling) 2 4                           |
| >                                                                     |
| > Roller bandage, 4 inches x 5 yards (gauze) 2 4                      |
| >                                                                     |
| > Adhesive tape, 1 inch x 5 yards (standard roll) 1 2                 |
| >                                                                     |
| > Bandage scissors 1 1                                                |
| >                                                                     |
| > Body fluids barrier kit: 1 1                                        |
|                                                                       |
| 2 pair latex gloves                                                   |
|                                                                       |
| 1 face shield                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| 1 mouth-to-mouth barrier                                              |
|                                                                       |
| 1 protective gown                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| 2 antiseptic towelettes                                               |
|                                                                       |
| 1 biohazard disposable bag                                            |
|                                                                       |
| > **NOTE**: Splints are recommended if space permits.                 |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
|                                                                       |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Minimum Aircraft Survival Kit Items**                               |
|                                                                       |
| > Knife                                                               |
| >                                                                     |
| > Signal mirror                                                       |
| >                                                                     |
| > Signal flares (six each)                                            |
| >                                                                     |
| > Matches (two small boxes in waterproof containers)                  |
| >                                                                     |
| > Space blanket (one per occupant)                                    |
| >                                                                     |
| > Water (one quart per occupant: not required when operating over     |
| > areas with adequate drinking water)                                 |
| >                                                                     |
| > Food (two days\' emergency rations per occupant)                    |
| >                                                                     |
| > Candles                                                             |
| >                                                                     |
| > Water purification tablets                                          |
| >                                                                     |
| > Collapsible water bag                                               |
| >                                                                     |
| > Whistle                                                             |
| >                                                                     |
| > Magnesium fire starter                                              |
| >                                                                     |
| > Nylon rope or parachute cord (50 feet)                              |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

**EXHIBIT 6**

**FS/AMD DRAWING A-16**

**Accessory Connector Pin Assignments**

**[Griffith Bucket (7 wire)]{.underline}**

> **MS 3101E-24-11S (Helicopter) MS 3107B-24-11P (Bucket)**
>
> **Pin Function Function**
>
> A Up limit relay coil Up limit switch (Green)
>
> B Up switch Up limit switch (White #16)
>
> F 28VDC/Ground (up) 28VDC/Ground (up) (White #12)
>
> G Down limit relay coil Down limit switch (Red #16)
>
> H Ground/28VDC (down) Ground/28VDC (down) (Black #12)
>
> I Down switch Down limit switch (Black #16)

**[Sims Bucket (3 wire)]{.underline}**

> **MS 3101E-24-11S (Helicopter) MS 3107B-24-11P (Bucket)**
>
> **Pin Function Function**
>
> B 28VDC/Ground 28VDC/Ground (Green)
>
> G Ground (close) Ground (close) (White)
>
> I 28VDC (open) 28VDC (open) (Black)

**[Sims Bucket (8 wire)]{.underline}**

> **MS 3101E-24-11S (Helicopter) MS 3107B-24-11P (Bucket)**
>
> **Pin Function Function**
>
> A 28VDC (open) 28VDC (open) (White/Black)
>
> D Ground System Ground (Blue/Green)
>
> F 28VDC System Power (White, Red, Black)
>
> H Indicator light Indicator light return (Red/Black)
>
> I 28VDC (close) 28VDC (close) (Orange)

**[Chadwick Bucket (2 wire)]{.underline}**

> **MS 3101E-24-11S (Helicopter) MS 3107B-24-11P (Bucket)**
>
> **Pin Function Function**
>
> B 28VDC/Ground (open) 28VDC/Ground (open)
>
> H Ground/28VDC (close) Ground/28VDC (close)

**[Brackett Carousel/Chadwick Bucket (3 wire)]{.underline}**

> **MS 3101E-24-11S (Helicopter) MS 3107B-24-11P (Bucket)**
>
> **Pin Function Function**
>
> C 28VDC Reset/bucket close 28VDC Reset/bucket close
>
> D Airframe Ground System Ground
>
> E 28VDC Hook/bucket open 28VDC Hook/bucket open

**[Simplex Helitorch, Bambi Bucket, Remote Hook, And Seeders (2
wire)]{.underline}**

> **MS 3101E-24-11S (Helicopter) MS 3107B-24-11P (Bucket)**
>
> **Pin Function Function**
>
> D Airframe Ground System Ground
>
> E 28VDC (bucket open) 28VDC Bucket/Hook Open-Torch/Seeder on

**EXHIBIT 7**

**HELICOPTER SYNTHETIC LONGLINE REQUIREMENTS**

**1. Material Type**

Helicopter synthetic longlines shall be constructed from the HMWPE or
HMPE (High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) family of rope fibers
including brand names such as Spectra by Allied Signal or fibers with
similar properties. Spectra has very high strength, high flex fatigue
life, very low stretch (less than 1 percent elongation at 30 percent of
break strength), excellent chemical resistance, and less than 1 percent
water absorption. Another high strength, high performance rope fiber is
Vectran produced by Hoechst-Celanese. Rope brand names made from these
types of fibers include Plasma 12, Spectron II, and Spectron 12 or
AmSteel. Ropes from these fibers are usually twelve-strand or
double-braid construction.

**2. Rope Diameter:** Minimum rope diameter shall be ½-inch.

**3. Working or Rated Load**

The working or rated load of a rope is the maximum static load that will
be lifted by the rope. Working loads are based on a percentage of the
approximate breaking or ultimate strength of the rope when new and
unused. The working load shall be appropriate to the lifting capability
of the helicopter. For reference, lifting capability for each category
of helicopter is as follows:

> Type 1: 8,000 lb to 30,000 lb or greater
>
> Type 2: 1,600 lb to 4,500 lb
>
> Type 3: 750 lb to 1,600 lb

**4. Factor of Safety**

A factor of safety of 7 shall be used for helicopter synthetic
longlines. Therefore, all ropes shall have an ultimate strength (minimum
breaking strength) of seven times the rated or working load. For
example, if a Type II helicopter line will have a working load of 4,500
pounds, the rope must have a minimum breaking strength when new of at
least 31,500 pounds. Rope diameters will vary depending on strength and
type of rope.

**5. Knots and Splices**

No knots are permitted in the synthetic longline. Knots can decrease
rope strength by as much as 50 percent. Splices may be used in the
assembly of the longline, but no mid-line splicing repairs may be done.
Resplicing at the end of the line is permitted only if the rope is in
good condition and the new splice is done per the manufacturer's
recommended splicing practices. Splices should always follow the
manufacturer-recommended splicing practices.

**6. Protective Coatings and Covers**

Rope manufacturers offer protective coatings such as aromatic urethane
coatings, which help with abrasion resistance and provide some UV
protection. The coating appears as a dye on the rope and does not change
the rope dimension. Heavy plastic coatings are not recommended because
the inside of the rope cannot be inspected. Some companies also sell
"sleeve" covers that attach with Velcro. These are easily removable for
rope inspection and provide the greatest UV and debris protection. It is
recommended but not required that synthetic longlines have the UV
coating and/or the removable covers to help protect the lines. Consult
rope manufacturers for acceptable coating methods.

Manufacturer's recommended maintenance and inspection procedures shall
be complied with.

**EXHIBIT 8**

**FS/AMD DRAWING A-17**

**Auxiliary FM Radio Interface**

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height="7.622222222222222in"}

**EXHIBIT 9**

**HELICOPTER LIKE MAKES AND MODELS**

**FOR EXCLUSIVE USE CONTRACTS**

+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > **Make**            | > **Model**                                  |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Agusta              | > 109                                        |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Bell                | > 47 Series (All Recips)                     |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Bell                | > 47 Series Soloy                            |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Bell                | > 206A, 206B, 206BIII                        |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Bell                | > 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4               |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Bell                | > 407                                        |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Bell                | > 204, 205, UH-1, All Series                 |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Bell                | > 212, 412,                                  |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Bell                | > 214                                        |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Boeing              | > BV 107, BK 107                             |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Boeing              | > BV 234, CH 47 Series                       |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Boeing              | > 369 (500) Series                           |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Boeing              | > MD-600N                                    |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Boeing              | > MD-900, 902                                |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Enstrom             | > 28 Series                                  |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Eurocopter          | > SA 315, SA 316, SA 319 (Alouette/Lama)     |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Eurocopter          | > SA 318                                     |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Eurocopter          | > AS 350 Series (Astar)                      |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Eurocopter          | > AS 355 Series (Twin Star)                  |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Eurocopter          | > SA 341 (Gazelle)                           |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Eurocopter          | > SA 360                                     |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Eurocopter          | > SA 365 (Dauphin)                           |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Eurocopter          | > AS 330, 332 (Puma)                         |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Eurocopter          | > MBB 105 Series                             |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Eurocopter          | > BK 117 Series                              |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Eurocopter          | > EC-135                                     |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Eurocopter          | > EC-120                                     |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Hiller              | > 12 Series (Recips)                         |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Hiller              | > 12 Series (Soloy)                          |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Hiller              | > FH 1100                                    |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Hughes/Schweizer    | > 269 (300) Series (Recips)                  |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Schweizer           | > 330                                        |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Kaman               | > H 43 Series                                |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Kaman               | > K1200                                      |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Sikorsky            | > S-55, H19 (Recip), S-55T                   |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Sikorsky            | > S-58, H34 Series (Recip), S-58T Series     |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Sikorsky            | > S-62                                       |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Sikorsky            | > S-61, Series                               |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Sikorsky            | > S-64                                       |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Sikorsky            | > S-76, Series                               |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+
| > Sikorsky            | > S-70, UH-60 Series                         |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------------+

> This list does not specifically follow the FAA guidelines as it
> relates to 14 CFR 135.293 competency.
>
> Similar military aircraft are not acceptable for grouping.
>
> Grouping of like makes and models of aircraft allows determination of
> pilot authority. Differences training must be completed for each of
> the makes/models in a grouping. Make/model qualification and currency
> are met with time flown in any aircraft in grouping.

**EXHIBIT 10**

**WATER BUCKET USE PROCEDURES**

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 1.  Determine allowable payload using the Interagency Load            |
|     Calculation method, appropriate hover-out-of-ground effect (HOGE) |
|     helicopter performance charts, and current local temperature and  |
|     pressure altitude (no partial dips for performance planning       |
|     purposes will be authorized).                                     |
|                                                                       |
| 2.  Adjust the bucket capacity at the beginning of the fuel cycle so  |
|     that the actual payload does not exceed the allowable payload     |
|     when the bucket is filled to the maximum adjusted capacity.       |
|                                                                       |
| 3.  Use 8.3 pounds per gallon of water. If mixed fire retardant is    |
|     being delivered by bucket, use the appropriate weight per gallon  |
|     for that mixture. The weight of the empty bucket and any          |
|     associated suspension hardware (lines, cables, connectors, etc.)  |
|     must also be included in calculating the actual payload. Document |
|     the calculation of the actual bucket payload on the load          |
|     calculation form or separate load manifest.                       |
|                                                                       |
| 4.  Helicopters may be exempt from Item 2 above if they are equipped  |
|     with electronic hook load measuring systems that provide a        |
|     cockpit readout of the actual external load and provide a bucket  |
|     equipped with a gating system, which allows part of the load to   |
|     be released while retaining the remainder of the load.            |
|                                                                       |
| 5.  Fly at a speed that does not exceed 80 knots indicated or the     |
|     airspeed limitation established by the rotorcraft flight manual,  |
|     whichever is less.                                                |
|                                                                       |
| 6.  Mark the capacity of each position or adjustment level on the     |
|     bucket. Collapsible buckets with cinch straps should only be      |
|     adjusted to the marked graduations (as an example, 90%, 80%, 70%, |
|     60%). Attempts to establish intermediate graduations or           |
|     capacities below the manufacturer's minimum graduation (by tying  |
|     knots, etc.) are prohibited.                                      |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

**EXHIBIT 11**

**Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (48 CFR 52.222.42)**

**IS FOR [INFORMATION ONLY]{.underline} AND IS REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED
IN THE SOLICITATION BY THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT**

**[THIS IS NOT A DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION]{.underline}**

**(*See following page*)**

Set forth below are wage rates and fringe benefits that would be paid by
the contracting activity for the various classes of service employees
expected to be utilized under the contract if 5 U.S.C. 5332 (General
Schedule-white collar) and/or 5 U.S.C. 5341 (Wage Board-blue collar)
were applicable.

A. [EMPLOYEE CLASS]{.underline} [MONETARY WAGE]{.underline}

Aircraft Pilot, GS-11 \$ 25.34

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver

(Truck Driver, WG-6) \$ 16.18

B. Fringe benefits such as, life, accident and health insurance, and
sick leave, are not less than 5.1 percent of the basic hourly rate.

C. Paid holidays are:

1\. New Year\'s Day 6. Labor Day

2\. Martin Luther King, Jr.\'s Birthday 7. Columbus Day

3\. President\'s Day 8. Veterans Day

4\. Memorial Day 9. Thanksgiving Day

5\. Independence Day 10. Christmas Day

D. The amount of paid vacation time allowed is as follows:

1\. Two (2) hours of annual leave each week for an employee with less
than three (3) years of service.

2.  Three (3) hours of annual leave each week for an employee with
    three (3) but less than fifteen (15) years of service.

> 3\. Four (4) hours of annual leave each week for an employee with
> fifteen (15) or more years of service.

E. The percentage of the basic hourly rate that is contributed by the
contracting agency for retirement is currently 7 to 17.5 percent.

**EXHIBIT 12**

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**DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION INFORMATION**

This solicitation includes Department of Labor (DOL) wage determinations
as identified below. In order that this solicitation may be accessed
electronically, the following DOL wage determination information has
been extracted from the wage determination(s) listed below and
identifies the occupations of service employees that would typically be
employed on this type of a solicitation. This information should be
considered when submitting an offer. The DOL wage determination
information identified herein will be included in the awarded contract
with complete copies of the wage determinations being provided to the
successful Contractor. ***To receive the wage determinations in their
entirety, please contact the issuing office at 208-433-5026 or submit a
written facsimile request to 208-433-5030.***

**DOL WAGE DETERMINATION NO. 1995-0222, REV. 23 DATED 02/06/08**

Area: Nationwide

Applicable Occupation: Airplane Pilot Minimum Hourly Wage: \$23.62

**DOL WAGE DETERMINATION NO. 1995-0221, REV. 18 DATED 06/20/07**

Area: Western Region: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana,
Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Occupation: Truckdriver, Light \* Minimum Hourly Wage: \$9.54

Truckdriver, Medium \*\* Minimum Hourly Wage: \$15.14

Truckdriver, Heavy \*\*\* Minimum Hourly Wage: \$16.14

As defined in the DOL Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations,
truck drivers are classified by type and rated capacity of truck as
follows:

> \*Straight truck, under 1 ½ tons, usually 4 wheels
>
> \*\*Straight truck, 1 ½ to 4 tons inclusive, usually 6 wheels
>
> \*\*\*Straight truck, over 4 tons, usually 10 wheels

### **FRINGE BENEFITS REQUIRED AND APPLICABLE FOR EACH OCCUPATION IDENTIFIED ABOVE**

### **WD 1995-0222 Rev. 23 and WD 1995-0221 Rev. 18** 

1\. Health & Welfare: \$3.16 per hour or \$126.40 per week or \$547.73
per month

2\. Holidays: Minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year's Day,
Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving
Day and Christmas Day. (A Contractor may substitute for any of the named
holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated
to the employees involved.) (Reg. 29 CFR 4.174)

**WD 1995-0222 Rev. 23**

3\. Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a
Contractor or successor; 3 weeks after 5 years; 4 weeks after 15 years.
Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the
present Contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the
predecessor Contractors in the performance of similar work at the same
Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

**WD 1995-0221 Rev. 18**

3\. Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with the
Contractor or successor; 3 weeks after 10 years; 4 weeks after 15 years.
Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the
present Contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the
predecessor Contractors in the performance of similar work at the same
Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

**CONFORMANCE PROCESS -** If the offeror intends to employ a class of
service employee that is not listed above, the offeror should
immediately contact the issuing office of this solicitation and request
a complete copy of the wage determinations. The offeror can then view
the wage determinations in their entirety and if needed can make a
request for authorization of an additional classification and wage rate
through the conformance process as set forth in the wage determinations.

**EXHIBIT 13**

**UNAVAILABILITY CONVERSION CHART**

+--------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| **HOURS**          | **UNITS OF**          | **UNITS OF**            |
|                    |                       |                         |
| **UNAVAILABLE**    | **AVAILABILI­TY**      | **UNAVAILABILI­TY**      |
|                    |                       |                         |
|                    | **RECORDED AS:**      | **RECORDED AS:**        |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| 0                  | 1.00                  | 0.00                    |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| 1                  | .93                   | .07                     |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| 2                  | .86                   | .14                     |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| 3                  | .79                   | .21                     |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| 4                  | .71                   | .29                     |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| 5                  | .64                   | .36                     |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| 6                  | .57                   | .43                     |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| 7                  | .50                   | .50                     |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| 8                  | .43                   | .57                     |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| 9                  | .36                   | .64                     |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| 10                 | .29                   | .71                     |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| 11                 | .21                   | .79                     |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| 12                 | .14                   | .86                     |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| 13                 | .07                   | .93                     |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| 14                 | 0.00                  | 1.00                    |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+

**EXHIBIT 14**

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## 

# section d -- instructions to offerors

# 

# INTRODUCTION

## D1. General Information

D1.1 The services of this Request for Proposals (RFP) are being acquired
under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Part 12,
Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program for
Certain Commercial Items.

D1.2 If you wish to compete for the contract described in Sections A
through C of this RFP, you must submit a proposal that includes a signed
and dated offer and other requested information by the time and date
shown on the SF1449.

# INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS\--COMMER­CIAL ITEMS (52.212-1 SEPT 2006) \[Tailored SEPT 2005\]

# 

## D2 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard

## 

The NAICS code for this acquisition is 481211 and 1,500 employees
respectively.

## D3 Proposals 

## 

To be considered as a prospective Contractor for the requirement
identified in this solicitation, an offeror must submit a proposal
consisting of a valid offer and the Offeror Capability Information
identified below. Send proposals to:

By mail, hand carried or express delivery service:

> **Department of the Interior**
>
> **Aviation Management -- Tina Young**
>
> **300 E. Mallard Drive, Suite 200**
>
> **Boise, Idaho 83706-3991**

By facsimile: **208-433-5030**

## D4 Offer Contents

## 

D4.1 SF 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items,
completed and signed.

D4.2 Solicitation Section A, pricing page(s) complete where indicated
with unit rates offered in U.S. whole dollars for Guaranteed **and**
Variable (Estimated) flight time. Offerors may provide varying prices
for option years. There are no totals to compute for daily availability.
The Government will round pricing submitted with cents up to the next
whole dollar. Solicitation Section A, pricing page(s) completed where
indicated with unit rates offered in U.S. whole dollars for guaranteed
flight hours and variable flight hours. Enter an extended amount for
each year as well as an amount for the total for all years for
guaranteed flight hours. Enter an hourly rate for variable flight hours.
The Government will round pricing submitted with cents up to the next
whole dollar. Estimates for flight hours will be used for evaluation
purposes for award.

D4.3 A completed copy of the Offeror's Representations and
Certifications included in Section E (see FAR 52.212-3(j) for those
representations and certifications that the offeror must complete
electronically).

D4.4 A completed copy of Offeror's Miscellaneous Information included in
Section E.

D4.5 Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amend­ments (if any).

D4.6 A completed copy of the Aircraft Questionnaire included in Section
E. The aircraft make, model, and payload we confirm will be made a part
of your offer and will be binding if your offer is accepted for award.
The confirmed information will be identified in Section A of the
conformed contract.

D4.7 Offeror Capability Information. Offeror must include:

A completed copy of the Reference Questionnaire included in Section E.
This will be used to evaluate your organizational experience and past
performance.

## D5 Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers

## 

Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions and Withdrawals of Offers are
subject to the terms of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause
52.212-1(f), which is incorporated by reference, except that offers may
be withdrawn in writing at any time before award is made.

## D6. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number)

# 

*Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number.* (Applies to all offers
exceeding \$3,000, and offers of \$3,000 or less if the solicitation
requires the Contractor to be registered in the Central Contractor
Registration (CCR) database. The offeror shall enter, in the block with
its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation
\"DUNS\" or \"DUNS+4\" followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that
identifies the offeror\'s name and address. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS
number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion
of the offeror to establish additional CCR records for identifying
alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart
32.11) for the same parent concern. If the offeror does not have a DUNS
number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. An
offeror within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by
calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the internet at *http://www.dnb.com*.

## 

## 

## D7 Special Notice to Offerors

D7.1 **Central Contractor Registration**

Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an
offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective
awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during
performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from
this solicitation. Failure to register in the CCR database prior to
award may affect your ability to be awarded a contract and the
Contracting Officer may proceed to award to the next otherwise
successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on
registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at
*http://www.ccr.gov* or by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757.

# EVALUATION\--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (48 CFR 52.212-2 JAN 1999)

The Government will evaluate proposals and select the Contractor based
on (1) offer acceptability, (2) evaluated price, (3) aircraft payload
and (4) offeror capability, as explained below.

## D8 Offer Acceptability

The Government must deem offers to be acceptable to consider them
further and will base determinations of offer acceptability on the
following two subfactors:

D8.1 [Assent to Solicitation Terms]{.underline}. Your offer must assent
to all terms of this request for proposals and you must provide all
information requested. Your offer will be unacceptable if you take
exception to any term of this solicitation.

D8.2 [Minimum Aircraft Requirements.]{.underline} Your offer must
propose an aircraft that meets or exceeds the Minimum Aircraft
Requirements specification in Section A of this solicitation. Your offer
will be unacceptable if you propose an aircraft that fails to meet
**any** of the Minimum Aircraft Requirements specified in Section A of
this solicitation.

D8.3 Unacceptable offers will be eliminated without considering aircraft
payload, offeror capability or price.

## D9 Evaluated Price 

D9.1 The Government will apply the unit prices in each acceptable
offer(s), including option year unit prices, to the daily availability
and flight hour quantities identified in Section A. For the purpose of
evaluating flight time, a workload estimate of 75 guaranteed flight
hours and 50 variable flight time hours will be applied to the flight
rates offered for each year. The totals for availability, guaranteed
flight hours and variable flight hours for all years will be added
together to arrive at the estimated evaluated price for each offeror.
Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the
option(s). Once the estimated evaluated prices of all acceptable offers
have been determined, the Government will compare the evaluated prices
and eliminate any offer with an unreasonably high-evaluated price
without considering aircraft payload or offeror capability. The
Government will then perform a tradeoff analysis, as described below in
D12 with the remaining offers.

## D10 Aircraft Payload

D10.1 The Government will evaluate the payload of your proposed aircraft
to determine whether it is above, at, or below the Target Aircraft
Requirement specified in Section A of this RFP. The higher the payload
for your proposed aircraft, the better the evaluation you will receive
for this factor.

D10.2 The aircraft make, model and HOGE payload that the Government
confirms with the offeror will be made a part of the offer and will be
binding if an offer is accepted for award.

## D11 Offeror Capability

The Government will evaluate your capability based on the following two
subfactors:

D11.1 [Organizational Experience]{.underline}. The Government will base
its evaluations of your experience on the extent to which you have
performed services of the kind described in paragraph B1.1 of the
Technical Specifications of this RFP and under similar contract terms.
The more recent your experience, and the broader and deeper, the better
the evaluation you will receive. Only your firm's experience as an
organization will be considered. We will not consider experience more
than three (3) years old.

D11.2 [Organizational Past Performance]{.underline}. The Government will
evaluate your past performance in rendering services of the kind
described in paragraph B1.1 of the Technical Specifications of this RFP.
"Past Performance" refers to the quality of your work in the past. Your
past performance will be evaluated on the basis of information obtained
from references and other sources. The Government will give greater
weight to its own experiences with you, if any, than it will give to
reports obtained from others; and will not consider past performance
more than three years old.

## D12 Tradeoff Analysis and Contractor Selection

The Government will select the Contractor by comparing the acceptable
offers on the basis of proposed aircraft payload, offeror capability,
and reasonability of evaluated prices. If one offer is best on all the
factors and all line items, then that offer will be selected as being
the best value to the Government. If no offer is best on all the
factors, then the Government will consider the differences among offers
and make tradeoffs in order to determine which offer is the best value.
The Government will award the contract to the offeror that has the best
combination of aircraft payload, offeror

capability, and evaluated price. The Government may award

## 

the contract to the offeror for each separate line item (location)
combination Line Items, or all line items.

## D13 Notice of Award

The Government will provide the successful Contractor with a written
notice of award, either by mail or other means, upon selection. This
notice will result in a binding contract without further action by
either party.

# 

# section e -- offeror's representations, certifications and other statements

# 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS---COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2006) 

**An offeror shall complete only paragraph (k) of this provision if the
offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications
electronically at [http://orca.bpn.gov](http://orca.bpn.gov/). If an
offeror [has not]{.underline} completed the annual representations and
certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall
complete only paragraphs (b) through (j) of this provision.**

\(a\) *Definitions.* As used in this provision-

\"Emerging small business\" means a small business concern whose size is
no greater than 50 percent of the numerical size standard for the NAICS
code des­ignated.

\"Forced or indentured child labor\" means all work or service\--

\(1\) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of
any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not
offer himself voluntarily; or

\(2\) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract
the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

"Manufactured end product" means any end product in Federal Supply
Classes (FSC) 1000-9999, except-

(1) FSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Federal Supply Group (FSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) FSG 88, Live Animals

(4) FSG 89, Food and Related Consumables;

(5) FSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) FSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) FSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) FSC 9610, Ores;

(9) FSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) FSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

> "Place of Manufacture" means the place where an end product is
> assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw
> materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the
> Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of
> reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"-

(1) Means a small business concern-

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(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more
    service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned
    business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by
    one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are
     controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case
     of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability,
     the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

\(2\) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C.
101(2), with a disability that is service connected as defined in 38
U.S.C. 101(16).

\"Small business concern\" means a concern, including its affiliates,
that is independent­ly owned and operat­ed, not dominant in the field of
operation in which it is bidding on Govern­ment contracts, and qualified
as a small busi­ness under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size
stan­dards in this solicitation.

"Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern-

(1) Not less than 51 of which is owned by one or more veterans (as
    defined by 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of publicly owned
    business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by
    one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled
    by one or more veterans.

\"Women-owned business concern\" means a concern which is at least 51
per­cent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned
busi­ness, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more
women; and whose manage­ment and daily business operations are controlled
by one or more women.

\"Women-owned small business concern\" means a small business concern\--

\(1\) Which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the
case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of
which is owned by one or more women; and

\(2\) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by
one or more wom­en.

\(b\) *Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) (26 U.S.C. 6109, 31 U.S.C.
7701).* (Not applicable if the offeror is required to provide this
information to a central contractor registration database to be eligible
for award.)

\(1\) All offerors must submit the information required in paragraphs
(b)(3) through (b)(5) of this provision to comply with debt collection
requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d), reporting requirements of
26 U.S.C 6041, 6041A, and 6050M, and implementing regulations issued by
the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

\(2\) The TIN may be used by the Government to collect and report on any
delinquent amounts arising out of the offeror\'s relationship with the
Government (31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(3)). If the resulting contract is subject
to the payment reporting requirements described in FAR 4.904, the TIN
provided hereunder may be matched with IRS records to verify the
accuracy of the offeror\'s TIN.

*(3) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)*.

TIN: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

TIN has been applied for.

TIN is not required because:

Offeror is a nonresident alien, foreign corporation, or foreign
part­nership that does not have income effectively connected with the
conduct of a trade or business in the United States and does not have an
office or place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the United
States;

Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government;

Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a Federal Govern­ment.

*(4) Type of Organization*

Sole proprietorship;

Partnership;

Corporate entity (not tax-exempt);

Corporate entity (tax-exempt);

Government entity (Federal, State, or local);

Foreign Government;

International organization per 26 CFR

1.6049-4;

Other \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

(5)Common Parent.

Offeror is not owned or con­trolled by a common parent;

Name and TIN of common par­ent:

Name\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

TIN\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(c\) Offerors must complete the following representa­tions when the
result­ing contract will be performed in the United States or its
outlying areas. Check all that apply.

\(1\) *Small business concern*. The offeror rep­resents as part of its
offer that it **is** **, is not** a small busi­ness concern.

> *(2) Veteran-owned small business concern.\[Complete*

*only if the offeror represents itself as a small business concern in
paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.\]* The offeror represents as part of
its offer that it **is** **, is not** a veteran-owned small business
concern.

(3) *Service-disabled veteran-owned small business*

*concern. \[Complete* *only if the offeror represents itself as a small
business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.\]* The offeror
represents as part of its offer that it **is** **, is not** a
service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(4) *Small disadvantaged business concern. \[Complete only if the
    offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph
    (c)(1) of this provision.\]* The offeror represents, for general
    statistical purposes, that it **is** **, is not** a small
    disadvan­taged busi­ness concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

\(5\) *Women-owned small business concern.* *\[Complete only if the
offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph
(c)(1) of this provision.\]* The offeror represents that it **is** **,
is not** a wom­en-owned small busi­ness concern.

> Note: Complete paragraphs (c)(6) and (c)(7) only if this solicitation
> is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

\(6\) *Women-owned business concern.* *(other than small business
concern). \[Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business
concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in
paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.\]* The offeror represents that it
**is** a women-owned business concern.

\(7\) *Tie bid priority for labor sur­plus area concerns.* (Not
applicable to this solicita­tion.)

\(8\) *Small Business Size for the Small Busi­ness Com­petitiveness
Demon­stration Program and for the Targeted Industry Categories under the
Small Busi­ness Competitiveness Demonstra­tion Pro­gram.* (Not applicable
to this solicita­tion.)

\(9\) *Complete only if the solicitation contains the clause at FAR
52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged
Business Concerns, or FAR 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business
Participation Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting, and the
offeror desires a benefit based on its disadvantaged status.\] (*Not
applicable to this solicitation*.)*

\(10\) *HUBZone small business concern*. \[*Complete only if the offeror
represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of
this provision*.\] The offeror represents as part of its offer that\--

\(i\) it **is** **, is not** a HUBZone small business concern listed, on
the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small
Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and
no material change in ownership and control, principal office, or
HUBZone employee percentage has occurred since it was certified by the
Small Business Administration in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and

\(ii\) it **is** **, is not** a joint venture that complies with the
requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph
(c)(9)(i) of this provision is accurate for the HUBZone small business
concern or concerns that are participating on the joint venture.
**\[*The offeror shall enter the name or names of the HUBZone small
business concern or concerns that are participating in the joint
venture: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_*.\]** Each
HUBZone small business concern participating in the joint venture shall
submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation

\(d\) *Representa­tions re­quired to implement provisions of Executive
Order 11246*\--

\(1\) *Previous Contracts and Compli­ance*. The offeror represents
that\--

\(i\) It **has** **, has not** , participat­ed in a previous contract or
subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this
solicita­tion, and

\(ii\) It **has** **, has not** , filed all required compliance reports.

\(2\) Affirmative Action Compliance. The of­feror represents that\--

\(i\) It **has developed and has on file** **, has not developed and
does not have on file** , at each estab­lishment, affir­mative action
programs required by rules and regulations of the Secre­tary of Labor (41
CFR Subparts 60-1 and 60-2), or

\(ii\) It **has not** previously had contracts subject to the written
affirmative action pro­grams requirement of the rules and regulations of
the Secre­tary of Labor.

\(e\) *Certification Regarding Pay­ments to Influ­ence Federal
Transactions* *(31 U.S.C. 1352)*. (Applies only if the contract is
expected to exceed \$100,000.) By submission of its offer, the offeror
certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that no Federal
appropri­ated funds have been paid or will be paid to any per­son for
influencing or attempting to influ­ence an officer or employee of any
agen­cy, a Member of Con­gress, an officer or em­ployee of Congress or an
employee of a Mem­ber of Congress on his or her behalf in connec­tion with
the award of any resul­tant contract.

\(f\) *Buy American Act Certificate*. (Not applicable to this
solicita­tion.)

\(g\) *Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act
Certificate.* (Not applicable to this solicita­tion.)

\(h\) *Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension or Ineligibility
for Award (Executive Order 12689*). (Applies only if the contract value
is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.) The offeror
certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror
and/or any of its principals\--

\(1\) **Are** **, are not** presently debarred, suspended, proposed for
debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any
Federal agency; and

\(2\) **Have** **, have not** , within a three-year period preceding
this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against
them for: Commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with
obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a Federal, state or local
government contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or state
antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or Commission
of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction
of records, making false statements, tax evasion, or receiving stolen
property; and

\(3\) **Are** **, are not** presently indicted for, or otherwise
criminally or civilly charged by a government entity with, commission of
any of these offenses.

\(i\) *Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End
Products (Executive Order 13126*). (Not applicable to this solicitation)

\(j\) *Place of manufacture*. (Does not apply unless the solicitation is
predominantly for the acquisition of manufactured end products.) For
statistical purposes only, the offeror shall indicate whether the place
of manufacture of the end products it expects to provide in response to
this solicitation is predominantly-

\(1\) In the United States (Check this box if the total anticipated
price of offered end products manufactured in the United States exceeds
the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured outside
the United States); or

\(2\) Outside the United States.

(k)(1) *Annual Representations and certifications*. Any changes provided
by the offeror in paragraph (k)(2) of this provision do not
automatically change the representations and certifications posted on
the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA)
website.

\(2\) The offeror has completed annual representations and
certifications electronically via the ORCA website at
[http://orca.bpn.gov](http://orca.bpn.gov/). After reviewing the ORCA
database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer
that the representations and certifications currently posted
electronically at 52.212-3, Offeror's Representations and Certifications
-- Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months,
are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation
(including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code
referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are
incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for
paragraphs\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

*\[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (b) through (j) of
this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this
solicitation only, if any.*

*These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also
incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of
the date of this offer.*

*Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation
only, and do not result in an update to the representations and
certifications posted on ORCA.\]*

(End of Provision)

#### OFFEROR'S MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

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# EXHIBITS

1\. Aircraft Questionnaire

2\. Reference Questionnaire

**AIRCRAFT QUESTIONNAIRE**

You may recreate this form but it must include all the information
listed

This Questionnaire completely and accurately completed will be used to
determine your aircraft payload capability.

REPRODUCE AND SUBMIT FOR EACH AIRCRAFT OFFERED - COMPLETE SHADED BLOCKS

+-----------------+--------+------+-----------+------------+---+-------+
| > **[Minimum    |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > Helicopter    |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > Requirements: |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| ]{.underline}** |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| >               |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > Seating: Five |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > (5) insured   |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > passenger     |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > seats not     |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > including     |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > pilot, but    |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > including     |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > copilot seat  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > in an         |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > aircraft,     |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > normally      |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > single-pilot  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > operated.     |        |      |           |            |   |       |
|                 |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| Powerplant:     |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| Turbine engine  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
|                 |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| Performance:    |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| Rotorcraft      |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| certified in    |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| accordance with |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| 14 CFR 27.143   |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| paragraph (c):  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| which states: A |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| wind velocity   |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| of not less     |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| than 17 knots   |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| must be         |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| established in  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| which the       |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| rotorcraft can  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| be operated     |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| without loss of |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| control on or   |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| near the ground |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| in any maneuver |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| appropriate to  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| the type (such  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| as crosswind    |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| takeoffs,       |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| sideward        |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| flight, and     |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| rearward        |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| flight), with   |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| (1) Critical    |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| weight; (2)     |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| Critical center |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| of gravity; (3) |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| Critical rotor  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| r.p.m.; and (4) |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| Altitude from   |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| standard sea    |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| level           |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| conditions to   |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| the maximum     |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| altitude        |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| capability of   |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| the rotorcraft  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| or 7,000 feet,  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| whichever is    |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| less.           |        |      |           |            |   |       |
|                 |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| Airspeed: 95    |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| knots           |        |      |           |            |   |       |
|                 |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| **[Target       |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| Requirements:   |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| ]{.underline}** |        |      |           |            |   |       |
|                 |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > Payload:      |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > N             |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| on-jettisonable |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > payload       |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > (HOGE) of 850 |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > pounds at 25  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > degrees C at  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > 7,000 feet    |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > pressure      |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > altitude      |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > using a pilot |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > weight of 200 |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > pounds, a     |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > 25-pound      |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > survival kit  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > and fuel for  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| > 1.9 hours.    |        |      |           |            |   |       |
+-----------------+--------+------+-----------+------------+---+-------+
| **Aircraft Make | **FAA  |      | **Serial  | **\# of    |   |       |
| and Model**     | Regist |      | \#**      | Insured    |   |       |
|                 | ration |      |           | Passenger  |   |       |
|                 | \#**   |      |           | Seats**    |   |       |
|                 |        |      |           | *(excludes |   |       |
|                 |        |      |           | pilot      |   |       |
|                 |        |      |           | seat)*     |   |       |
+-----------------+--------+------+-----------+------------+---+-------+
|                 |        |      |           |            |   |       |
+-----------------+--------+------+-----------+------------+---+-------+
| **Aircraft      |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| Equipped        |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| Weight** *(Your |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| aircraft weight |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| & balance       |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| report &        |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| equipment list  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| will be used to |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| substantiate    |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| this weight --  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| see note 1.     |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| below)*         |        |      |           |            |   |       |
+-----------------+--------+------+-----------+------------+---+-------+
| **[Currently    |        |      | **[       |            |   |       |
| Installed       |        |      | Equipment |            |   |       |
| Aircraft        |        |      | to be     |            |   |       |
| Equipment to be |        |      | Added to  |            |   |       |
| Remov           |        |      | Meet]{.u  |            |   |       |
| ed]{.underline} |        |      | nderline} |            |   |       |
| to Achieve      |        |      | the       |            |   |       |
| Offered Payload |        |      | Aircraft  |            |   |       |
| Below** *(If    |        |      | Speci     |            |   |       |
| none, indicate  |        |      | fications |            |   |       |
| NONE)*          |        |      | Requi     |            |   |       |
|                 |        |      | rements** |            |   |       |
|                 |        |      | *(If      |            |   |       |
|                 |        |      | none,     |            |   |       |
|                 |        |      | indicate  |            |   |       |
|                 |        |      | NONE)*    |            |   |       |
+-----------------+--------+------+-----------+------------+---+-------+
| **EQUIPMENT     |        | **   | **        |            |   | **WEI |
| ITEM**          |        | WEIG | EQUIPMENT |            |   | GHT** |
|                 |        | HT** | ITEM**    |            |   |       |
+-----------------+--------+------+-----------+------------+---+-------+
|                 |        |      |           |            |   |       |
+-----------------+--------+------+-----------+------------+---+-------+
|                 |        |      |           |            |   |       |
+-----------------+--------+------+-----------+------------+---+-------+
|                 |        |      |           |            |   |       |
+-----------------+--------+------+-----------+------------+---+-------+
|                 |        |      |           |            |   |       |
+-----------------+--------+------+-----------+------------+---+-------+
| **ENTER YOUR    |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| PROPOSED HOGE   |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| AIRCRAFT        |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| PAYLOAD** (The  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| aircraft make,  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| model and HOGE  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| payload that we |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| confirm with    |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| you will be     |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| made a part of  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| your offer and  |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| will be binding |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| if your offer   |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| is accepted for |        |      |           |            |   |       |
| award           |        |      |           |            |   |       |
+-----------------+--------+------+-----------+------------+---+-------+

[NOTE]{.underline}

> **1. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have included the
> aircraft's**

(1) Latest aircraft weight and balance report,

(2) Aircraft equipment list,

(3) Aircraft appropriate hover ceiling charts used to arrive at the
    above payload.

***Failure to include the above information, will effect the evaluation
you receive for your aircraft.***

**2. Identify water/retardant bucket sizes appropriate for this
contract.** *(See B6, Equipment Requirements)*

*(appropriate capacities will be identified in the conformed contract)*

  ---------------------------------- ----------- -------------- ----------- --------------
  **WATER/RETARDANT BUCKET CAPACITY  ***1ST***                  ***2ND***   
  REQUIRED**                                                                

  ---------------------------------- ----------- -------------- ----------- --------------

**3. By signing below, I certify to the best of my knowledge that the
above information is accurate.**

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  Name and Signature of Representative Completing  Date
  this Form                                        

                                                   

  OFFEROR'S NAME                                   

                                                   
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**REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE**

You may recreate this form but it must include all the information
listed

**If you fail to include all requested information or we are unable to
contact your references based on the information you provide, you may
not receive consideration for the work done. Include recent (not more
than 3 years old) experience of the kind described in paragraph B1.1 of
the specifications.**

+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| OFFEROR NAME:    |            |   |       |   | D   |                |
|                  |            |   |       |   | ATE |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Primary Type of  |            |   |       |   |     |                |
| Work Done:       |            |   |       |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
|                  |            |   |       |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Location of Work |            |   |       | A |     |                |
| Done:            |            |   |       | / |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | C |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | M |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | a |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | k |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | e |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | / |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | M |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | o |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | d |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | e |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | l |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | U |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | s |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | e |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | d |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | : |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Contract #:      | Exclusive  | U |       |   |     | > CHECK ALL    |
|                  | Use        | s |       |   |     | > THAT APPLY   |
| None             |            | e |       |   |     |                |
|                  | Call When  | D |       |   |     | 2007 2006 2005 |
|                  | Needed     | a |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | t |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | e |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | s |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | : |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | T |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | O |       |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Est. Annual      | Estimated  |   | C     |   |     |                |
|                  | Annual     |   | lient |   |     |                |
| Value of Work:   |            |   | Name/ |   |     |                |
|                  | Flight     |   |       |   |     |                |
|                  | Hours:     |   | Point |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | of    |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | Con   |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | tact: |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Client Telephone |            |   | C     |   |     |                |
| #:               |            |   | lient |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | Facs  |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | imile |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | #:    |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Primary Type of  |            |   |       |   |     |                |
| Work Done:       |            |   |       |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
|                  |            |   |       |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Location of Work |            |   |       | A |     |                |
| Done:            |            |   |       | / |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | C |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | M |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | a |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | k |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | e |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | / |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | M |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | o |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | d |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | e |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | l |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | U |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | s |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | e |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | d |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | : |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Contract #:      | Exclusive  | U |       |   |     | > CHECK ALL    |
|                  | Use        | s |       |   |     | > THAT APPLY   |
| None             |            | e |       |   |     |                |
|                  | Call When  | D |       |   |     | 2007 2006 2005 |
|                  | Needed     | a |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | t |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | e |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | s |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | : |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | T |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | O |       |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Est. Annual      | Estimated  |   | C     |   |     |                |
|                  | Annual     |   | lient |   |     |                |
| Value of Work:   |            |   | Name/ |   |     |                |
|                  | Flight     |   |       |   |     |                |
|                  | Hours:     |   | Point |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | of    |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | Con   |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | tact: |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Client Telephone |            |   | C     |   |     |                |
| #:               |            |   | lient |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | Facs  |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | imile |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | #:    |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Primary Type of  |            |   |       |   |     |                |
| Work Done:       |            |   |       |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
|                  |            |   |       |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Location of Work |            |   |       | A |     |                |
| Done:            |            |   |       | / |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | C |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | M |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | a |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | k |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | e |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | / |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | M |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | o |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | d |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | e |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | l |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | U |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | s |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | e |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | d |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | : |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Contract #:      | Exclusive  | U |       |   |     | > CHECK ALL    |
|                  | Use        | s |       |   |     | > THAT APPLY   |
| None             |            | e |       |   |     |                |
|                  | Call When  | D |       |   |     | 2007 2006 2005 |
|                  | Needed     | a |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | t |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | e |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | s |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | : |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | T |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | O |       |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Est. Annual      | Estimated  |   | C     |   |     |                |
|                  | Annual     |   | lient |   |     |                |
| Value of Work:   |            |   | Name/ |   |     |                |
|                  | Flight     |   |       |   |     |                |
|                  | Hours:     |   | Point |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | of    |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | Con   |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | tact: |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Client Telephone |            |   | C     |   |     |                |
| #:               |            |   | lient |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | Facs  |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | imile |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | #:    |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Primary Type of  |            |   |       |   |     |                |
| Work Done:       |            |   |       |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
|                  |            |   |       |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Location of Work |            |   |       | A |     |                |
| Done:            |            |   |       | / |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | C |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | M |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | a |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | k |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | e |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | / |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | M |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | o |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | d |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | e |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | l |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | U |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | s |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | e |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | d |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | : |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Contract #:      | Exclusive  | U |       |   |     | > CHECK ALL    |
|                  | Use        | s |       |   |     | > THAT APPLY   |
| None             |            | e |       |   |     |                |
|                  | Call When  | D |       |   |     | 2007 2006 2005 |
|                  | Needed     | a |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | t |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | e |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | s |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | : |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | T |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | O |       |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Est. Annual      | Estimated  |   | C     |   |     |                |
|                  | Annual     |   | lient |   |     |                |
| Value of Work:   |            |   | Name/ |   |     |                |
|                  | Flight     |   |       |   |     |                |
|                  | Hours:     |   | Point |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | of    |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | Con   |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | tact: |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Client Telephone |            |   | C     |   |     |                |
| #:               |            |   | lient |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | Facs  |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | imile |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | #:    |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Primary Type of  |            |   |       |   |     |                |
| Work Done:       |            |   |       |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
|                  |            |   |       |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Location of Work |            |   |       | A |     |                |
| Done:            |            |   |       | / |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | C |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | M |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | a |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | k |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | e |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | / |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | M |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | o |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | d |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | e |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | l |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | U |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | s |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | e |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | d |     |                |
|                  |            |   |       | : |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Contract #:      | Exclusive  | U |       |   |     | > CHECK ALL    |
|                  | Use        | s |       |   |     | > THAT APPLY   |
| None             |            | e |       |   |     |                |
|                  | Call When  | D |       |   |     | 2007 2006 2005 |
|                  | Needed     | a |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | t |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | e |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | s |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | : |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | T |       |   |     |                |
|                  |            | O |       |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Est. Annual      | Estimated  |   | C     |   |     |                |
|                  | Annual     |   | lient |   |     |                |
| Value of Work:   |            |   | Name/ |   |     |                |
|                  | Flight     |   |       |   |     |                |
|                  | Hours:     |   | Point |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | of    |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | Con   |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | tact: |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+
| Client Telephone |            |   | C     |   |     |                |
| #:               |            |   | lient |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | Facs  |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | imile |   |     |                |
|                  |            |   | #:    |   |     |                |
+------------------+------------+---+-------+---+-----+----------------+