Document:

EX-10.20

 Exhibit 10.20 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

FOREST SERVICE 
  

 
  

			
	CONTRACT NO.:	  	12024B19C9025
		  	Item #5 Phoenix
		
	PROJECT:	  	Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing ATGS
		  	Aircraft Services
		
	CONTRACTOR:	  	Mountain Air, LLC. d/b/a Bridger Aerospace
		  	90 Aviation Lane
		  	Belgrade, MT 59714
		  	Phone: 406-813-0079
		
	ISSUED &	  	
	ADMISTERED BY:	  	U. S. Forest Service Contracting
		  	National Interagency Fire Center
		  	3833 South Development Avenue
		  	Suite 1100
		  	Boise, ID 83705-5354
		
		  	Todd R. Novinger
		  	Phone: 208-387-5272
		  	Fax:     208-387-5384

			
	Contract No. 12024B19C9025	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Services	  	National Office

 TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 

							
	 SECTION A- SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR
COMMERCIAL ITEMS
	  			
		
	 STANDARD FORM 1449
	  			
		
	 SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE
	  			
			
	 B-1
	 	 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS
	  	 	2	 
	 B-2
	 	 DAILY AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT RATE
	  	 	2	 
	 B-3
	 	 RESERVED
	  	 	4	 
	 B-4
	 	 AIRCRAFT
	  	 	4	 
	 B-5
	 	 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION
	  	 	5	 
	 B-6
	 	 HOME BASE
	  	 	5	 
	 B-7
	 	 MAINTENANCE CAPABILITY
	  	 	5	 
	 B-8
	 	 EXCISE TAXES
	  	 	5	 
	 B-9
	 	 PERFORMANCE PERIOD
	  	 	5	 
	 B-10
	 	 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY
	  	 	6	 
	 B-11
	 	 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE
	  	 	6	 
	 B-12
	 	 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE
	  	 	6	 
	 B-13
	 	 APPROVED OPERATIONS AREAS
	  	 	6	 
	 B-14
	 	 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
	  	 	6	 
		
	 SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS
	  			
			
	 C-1
	 	 SCOPE OF CONTRACT
	  	 	9	 
	 C-2
	 	 GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS
	  	 	9	 
	 C-3
	 	 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY
	  	 	9	 
	 C-4
	 	 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS
	  	 	9	 
	 C-5
	 	 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
	  	 	13	 
	 C-6
	 	 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY
	  	 	16	 
	 C-7
	 	 RESERVED
	  	 	16	 
	 C-8
	 	 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED AVIONICS SYSTEMS
	  	 	16	 
	 C-9
	 	 RESERVED
	  	 	30	 
	 C-10
	 	 OPERATIONS
	  	 	30	 
	 C-11
	 	 PERSONNEL
	  	 	33	 
	 C-12
	 	 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL
	  	 	34	 
	 C-13
	 	 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL
	  	 	35	 
	 C-14
	 	 SUBSTITUTION/REPLACEMENT OR ADDITION OF AIRCRAFT
	  	 	35	 
	 C-15
	 	 RELIEF PILOT
	  	 	35	 
	 C-16
	 	 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS
	  	 	36	 
	 C-17
	 	 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY
	  	 	37	 
	 C-18
	 	 MISHAPS
	  	 	39	 
	 C-19
	 	 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
	  	 	40	 
	 C-20
	 	 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
	  	 	40	 
	 C-21
	 	 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES
	  	 	41	 
	 C-22
	 	 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES
	  	 	42	 
	 C-23
	 	 INSPECTIONS DURING USE
	  	 	42	 

  
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	Contract No. 12024B19C9025	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Services	  	National Office

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	 C-24
	 	 RESERVED
	  	 	42	 
	 C-25
	 	 MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD (MAP) INCLUDING EXTENDED AND OPTIONAL USE
	  	 	42	 
	 C-26
	 	 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS
	  	 	43	 
	 C-27
	 	 UNAVAILABILITY
	  	 	44	 
	 C-28
	 	 PAYMENT PROCEDURES
	  	 	45	 
	 C-29
	 	 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT
	  	 	45	 
	 C-30
	 	 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY
	  	 	46	 
	 C-31
	 	 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY
	  	 	46	 
	 C-32
	 	 PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE OPTIONAL-USE PERIOD
	  	 	46	 
	 C-33
	 	 RESERVED
	  	 	46	 
	 C-34
	 	 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS
	  	 	46	 
	 C-35
	 	 CONTRACTOR STAND-DOWN OR DEACTIVATION
	  	 	47	 
	 C-36
	 	 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT AIRCRAFT
	  	 	47	 
	 C-37
	 	 FOOD AND DRINK
	  	 	47	 
	 C-38
	 	 RESERVED
	  	 	47	 
	 C-39
	 	 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE
	  	 	47	 
	 C-40
	 	 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR
	  	 	48	 
	 C-41
	 	 PERFORMANCE BY GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PILOT
	  	 	48	 
	 C-42
	 	 COMMERCIAL FILMING AND VIDEOTAPING
	  	 	50	 
	 C-43
	 	 DEFINITIONS
	  	 	50	 
	 C-44
	 	 ABBREVIATIONS
	  	 	55	 
	 EXHIBIT 1- PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
DECLARATION
	  	 	57	 
	 EXHIBIT 2- CPARS EVALUATION FORM
	  	 	58	 
	 EXHIBIT 3- AIRPLANE PILOT QUALIFICATIONS
RECORD
	  	 	63	 
	 EXHIBIT 4- PREFERRED PANEL
CONFIGURATION
	  	 	64	 
	 EXHIBIT 5- WAGE DETERMINATION
	  	 	65	 
	 EXHIBIT 6- RESERVED
	  	 	66	 
		
	 SECTION D - CONTRACT CLAUSES
	  			
			
	 D-1
	 	52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)	  	 	67	 
	 D-2
	 	ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2019) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE	  	 	67	 
	 D-3
	 	CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-5 DEVIATION 2017-1) (JAN 2019)	  	 	67	 
	 D-4
	 	STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222-42) (MAY 2014)	  	 	76	 
	 D-5
	 	AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (FAR 52.232-18) (APR 1984)	  	 	76	 
	 D-6
	 	PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE	  	 	76	 
	 D-7
	 	NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (JULY 2010)	  	 	77	 
	 D-8
	 	INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988)	  	 	78	 
	 D-9
	 	POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996)	  	 	78	 

  
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	Contract No. 12024B19C9025	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Services	  	National Office

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	 D-10
	 	AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIO BASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (FAR 52.223-2) (SEPT 2013)	  	 	78	 
	 D-11
	 	 CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES
	  	 	79	 
	 D-12
	 	 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV
1999)
	  	 	79	 
	 D-13
	 	 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FAR 52.217-9)
(MAR 2000)
	  	 	80	 
	 D-14
	 	ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT STATUS FOR CORPORATE APPLICANTS (AGAR 452.209-71 ) (ALTERNATE 1) (FEB 2012)	  	 	80	 
	 D-15
	 	 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE
	  	 	80	 

  
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1.~Employees 12. DISCOUNT TERMS TON UNLESS BLOCK IS 0 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A MARKED RATED ORDER UNDER 181 SEE SCHEDULE OPAS (15 CFR 700) CODE 1 16. ADMINISTERED BY See Block 9 FACIUTY CODE OFFEROR CODE Mountain Air, LLC d/b/a Bridger Aerospace
ALBUQUERQUE SERVICE CENTER 90 Aviation Lane, INCIDENT BUSINESS- CONTRACTS 101B SUN AVENUE, NE Belgrade, MT 59714 ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109 813-0079 NINE-DIGIT 861087260 17b CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK
BELOW OFFER 19. 20 21 22. 23. 24. ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT SEE SECTION B (ATIACHED) EXCLUSIVE USE LIGHT FIXED WING ATGS AIRCRAFT-MULTIPLE REGIONS 25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPR IATION DATA 26. (For Govt. Use
Only) 1325 WFPRAS19 181 21• SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52212-1. 52 2!2-’ FAR 52212-3 AND 52 212-SARE ATTACHED AOOENOA 181 ARE 0 ARE NOT ATTACHED 27b CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52 212-4 FAR
52.212·51S ATTACHED ADDENDA IXJ ARE 0 ARE NOT ATTACHED ~28 CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS D UMENT AND RETURN 1 0 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT REF OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACT AGREES TO FURNISH AND DEUVE DATED YOUR OFFER ON
SOLICITATION (BLOCK ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE I TI FfED ABOVE AND ON ANY 5) INClUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH ADDITIO SHE SUBJECT TO THE RMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS HEREI 30a 31a. UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) TODD NOVINGER Digitally signed by TODD NOVINGER Date:2019.05.1512:53:01-06’00’ 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Typ• or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED 4/412019 Todd R. Novinger STANDARD
FORM 1449 (REV 212012) Plesctibod Oy GSA- FAR (48 CFR) 53 212 

			
	Contract No. 12024B19C9025	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Services	  	National Office

  

 SECTION B 

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE 
  

	B-1	 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS 

This is a solicitation for fully operated and maintained light fixed wing aircraft services on a NATIONAL EXCLUSIVE USE BASIS, throughout
Region One, Region Two, Region Three, Region Four, and Region Five. Aircraft shall meet the requirements of this schedule and the specifications included herein. Offerors shall list each aircraft to be considered for award. 

Awards will not be made for aircraft not considered suitable for the Government’s need, or at costs determined to be unreasonable. 

 

	B-2	 DAILY AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT RATE 

Offeror(s) shall propose a daily availability (AV) rate and Flight Rate for each proposed item (aircraft) using the table(s) below. Offeror(s)
may propose a fixed daily rate for Optional Pilot Services to mitigate pilot duty restrictions (6/36) as defined in C- 16. Request to furnish optional pilot will be made in advance by the Contracting Officer
(CO) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). 
 Note: Availability Rate: Availability Rate shall include
Mobilization and De-mobilization to and from the Host Base and lodging while at the Host base. All proposed availability rates shall be divisible by 56. 

Note: Flight Rate: The Hourly Flight Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of D-15 (Economic Price Adjustment Specified Flight Rate Agreements) 

  
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	Contract No. 12024B19C9025	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Services	  	National Office

  

 SECTION B 

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE 
  

 

 
 Solicitation No. 12024819R9007 U.S. Forest Service Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Services National Office SECTION B SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES AND PRICE ITEM NO.5 Mandatory Availability Period: May 1 to Aug 28 Net Days: 120 Calendar Days Designated Base: KIWA Runway: 10,401’ Elevation: 1389’ MSL Name: Phoenix City and State: Mesa, AZ Location: Phoenix/Gateway ATB
Aircraft Make: Twin Commander Aircraft Model: 6908 ———————-Manufactured Year: ...1 ;. ;; 9.;_78.;;...._____ _ Aircraft Registration-Number_N_6_0_0_W_S ____ _ Empty Weight: _7~,...;_17.;_4 ;...._ ______ Certified
Max Gross Weight: ...;_1~0,~3.;_75.;...._ ____ Number of Seats: _5::::...._______ _ Pressurized? (Yes or No): _Y_e_s ______ _ Hourly Fuel Consumption Rate (gallons/hour)*: ___;:8:; ;:0;...._ _____ *Refer to Attachment No. 2 for applicable
gallons per hour. Daily Availability & Flight Offer Rate for Light-Fixed Wing .t t“ty Base 6 Month Services Un1s 0 uan 1 2019 Extension I I I I I *The Daily Availability Rate shall be evenly divisible by 56 **The Hourly Flight rate
will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of D-15 Economic Price Adjustment Specified Flight Rate. ***The Extended Standby Hourly Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the
terms of B-11 Extended Standby Hourly Rate ****Miscellaneous Charges examples are airport landing fees, tie-down charges, hanger rental, etc. *****Relief Cost will be
reimbursed as directed by the Government and in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. 

  
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	Contract No. 12024B19C9025	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Services	  	National Office

  

 SECTION B 

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE 
  

	B-3	 RESERVED 

  

	B-4	 AIRCRAFT 

The aircraft furnished shall have certified power plant and airframe log books and other necessary papers substantiating the maintenance,
overhaul, and airworthiness history. 
  

	 	(a)	 Preferred Performance Requirements: 

 

	 	(1)	 Capable of a minimum 240 KTAS at 18,000 feet pressure altitude, ISA+10C 

With: 
 (i) 950 pound
payload 
 (ii) four (4) hours fuel computed at 18,000 feet pressure altitude, ISA+10C 

 

	 	(2)	 Single engine service ceiling of 17,500 feet pressure altitude, ISA +10C 

With 
 (i) 950 lb.
payload 
 (ii) four (4) hours of fuel computed at maximum cruise power, 17,500 feet pressure altitude, ISA+10C 

 

	 	(3)	 High wing or unobstructed side view (void of engine nacelle) configuration from co-pilots seat 

  

	 	(b)	 Minimally Acceptable Performance Requirements: 

 

	 	(1)	 Capable of a minimum 240 KTAS at 18,000 feet pressure altitude, ISA+10C 

With: 
 (i) 800 lb.
payload 
 (ii) four (4) hours fuel computed at 18,000 feet pressure altitude, ISA+10C 

 

	 	(2)	 A minimum single engine service ceiling of 13,000 feet pressure altitude, ISA +10C

 With: 

(i) 800 lb. payload 
 (ii) four
(4) hours of fuel computed at maximum cruise power, 13,000 feet pressure altitude, ISA+10C 

  
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	Contract No. 12024B19C9025	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Services	  	National Office

  

 SECTION B 

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE 
  

	B-5	 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION 

Pilots performing on this Contract shall meet the requirements of Section C-11. All pilots offered may
be evaluated in accordance with C-11. 
  

	B-6	 HOME BASE 

Offeror shall enter the principle base of operation reflected in their 135 Operation Specifications. 

 

							
	  
 Location (Physical Address)

 
	  		  	  
 State
	  	
	  
 24 hour phone number

 
	  		  		  	
	  
 Back up phone number:

 
	  		  		  	
	  
 Fax Number:

 
	  		  		  	
	  
 Email(s)
	  		  		  	

 Note: The Government may inspect the offeror’s operation and maintenance facilities prior to
award. The Forest Service provides oversight for its aviation operations as such the Regional Airworthiness and Pilot inspector shall have access to inspect pre /post award, and during the life of the contract. 

 

	B-7	 MAINTENANCE CAPABILITY 

Offeror(s) shall provide the name and address of the Director of Maintenance: 

 

                       
                                         
                 
 Name 

                       
                                         
                 
 24 hour phone number 

The Contractor shall be capable of providing field maintenance support to each aircraft for extended periods during heavy use. 

 

	B-8	 EXCISE TAXES 

Excise taxes and segment fees shall be included in your contract price in accordance with (IAW) FAR Clause
52.212-4(k) Taxes. The Contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties. 
  

	B-9	 PERFORMANCE PERIOD 

It is anticipated that any contract(s) resulting from this solicitation will be in effect for a period of one (1) base year with four
(4) option years for a total of up to five (5) years. If necessary a six (6) month extension may be available at the end of the 4 h option period. 

  
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	Contract No. 12024B19C9025	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Services	  	National Office

  

 SECTION B 

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE 
  

	B-10	 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY 

9 Hours standby per day (Section C-26) 

 

	B-11	 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE 

The extended standby rate will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure compliance with the Service Contract Act and an adjustment will be made
if needed. The extended standby rate will be computed by taking the minimum wage rate from the Department of Labor Wage Determination (current at that time), for Nationwide Pilot, times 1.5 plus 20% for benefits, overhead and profit and rounded to
the nearest dollar. If needed, adjusted rates will become effective annually on February 16 of each year. 
 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. (Section
C-31) 
 The current rate is $52.00 per hour. 

 

	B-12	 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE 

Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations (See Section C-39 for further explanation) 

 

	B-13	 APPROVED OPERATIONS AREAS 

THE OPERATOR MUST HAVE IN THEIR OP SPECS AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE IN ALL AREAS CHECKED BELOW. 

☒ALASKA        ☐CARIBBEAN        
☐CANADA        ☐MEXICO 
  

	B-14	 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

All items below are minimum requirements and must comply with Section C-4, C-8, an Exhibit and/or Federal Regulations. 
 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

☒ Air Tactical Avionics, Type 1 or better (See C-8 (a)(5)) 

☒ VHF-AM Radios: Total A/C Qty: 3(See C-8
(b)(1)(i)) See exhibit 4 for preferred/minimally acceptable configuration. 
 ☒ VHF-FM
Radios: Total A/C Qty: 3 (See C-8 (b)(1)(ii)) See exhibit 4 for preferred/minimally acceptable configuration. 

☒ VHF-FM Programming Ports (See C-8 (b)(5)(xi)) 

☒ Drop Cord for SIC/observer (See C-8 (b)(2)(ii)(B)) 

☒ Drop Cord for aft Instructor position (See C-8 (b)(2)(ii)(B)) 

☒ Push-To-Talk (PTT) cord for SIC/observer (TELEX PT-300 with VOX or equivalent) 
 ☒
Push-To-Talk (PTT) cord for aft Instructor (TELEX PT-300 with VOX or equivalent) 

  
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	Contract No. 12024B19C9025	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Services	  	National Office

  

 SECTION B 

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE 
  

 ☒ Aft Audio Control System (See C-8
(b)(2)(ii)(C)) 
 ☒ Aeronautical GPS in lieu of a portable GPS (See C-8 (b)(3)(i)(A)) 

☒ GPS with Moving Map (See C-8 (b)(3)(i)(C)) 

☒ Traffic Advisory System (TAS) (See C-8 (b)(4)(v)) 

☒ Autopilot (See C-8(b)(5)(i)) 

☒ Radar Altimeter (See C-8(b)(5)(ii)) 

☒ Multi-Function Display (MFD) (See C-8 (b)(5)(iii)) 

☒ Dual USB charging ports, Qty: 3 Users: PIC/SIC/AFT Obs.(See C-8 (b)(5)(xiv)) 

☒ TSO approved VOR/Localizer, Qty: 2 

☒ TSO approved Glideslope, Qty: 2 

☒ TSO approved DME, Qty: 1 {Not required if GPS is IFR with current database} 

☒ TSO approved Three Light Marker Beacon System, Qty: 1 

☒ Satellite Weather system with XM Aviator subscription or equivalent 

☒ Provisions for IFR operation meeting 14 CFR 135.163 & 135.165 

☒ Individual Volume Controls; Separate audio level controls shall be provided for the pilot, forward observer, and for the aft
instructor/observer to independently adjust the intercom and receiver audio outputs to their respective headsets. Independent volume controls are required for each receiver and shall be a built in, integral part of each audio controller. 

☒ Two ACS-296, or equivalent, Audio Indicator Panels monitoring all installed radios: 

Location 1: SIC/Observer’s instrument panel, above the yoke and visible to both the PIC and SIC/Observer 

Location 2: Easily viewable by the Instructor (directly behind the SIC/Observer) 

☒ Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system “In” & “Out”
(2020 Requirement) 
 ☒ Multi Engine 

☒ High Wing (preferred) 

☒ Low Wing - Unobstructed vertical 140-degree view copilot seat (minimally acceptable)

 ☒ Air Conditioning - Manufacturer or STC installed air conditioning system that utilizes Freon as a cooling agent. This system must
be fully functional as designed and provide cooling to the interior confines of the aircraft. (A portable or stand-alone air cycle system is not acceptable) 

☒ Turboprop 

  
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	Contract No. 12024B19C9025	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Services	  	National Office

  

 SECTION B 

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE 
  

 ☒ Pressurized 

☒ Relief Pilot(s) Available for seven (7) day coverage during mandatory availability period (MAP) 

☒ Mountainous Terrain Flights 

  
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	Contract No. 12024B19C9025	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Services	  	National Office

  

 SECTION C 

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS 
  

	C-1	 SCOPE OF CONTRACT 

(a) The intent of this solicitation and any resultant contract is to obtain airplanes fully operated by qualified and proficient personnel and
equipped to meet specifications contained herein for offered airplanes used in the administration and protection of public lands. 
 (b) The
aircraft furnished may be used for fire support, project, law enforcement, and administrative flights. If the Contractor agrees to perform law enforcement flights, such agreement shall be in writing. 

(c) The standard configuration for the Aerial Supervision Mission is a Pilot (PIC), one Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) who sits in the
Forward Observer/SIC Station, and a Second ATGS or Trainer that sits in the station directly behind the Forward Observer (SIC) position. 

(d) The Government has Interagency and Cooperative agreements with Federal and State Agencies and private landholders. Aircraft under contract
may be dispatched under these agreements for such use. 
  

	C-2	 GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS 

(a) Contractors shall hold a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier or Operating Certificate. Aircraft offered shall be
listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators 135 Certificate at the time of offering and throughout the contract period of performance. 

(b) Aircraft shall conform to its approved type design, be maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements of the 14 CFR 135
notwithstanding the aviation regulations of the States in which the aircraft may operate. 
  

	C-3	 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY 

(a) If Government Furnished Property (GFP) is provided, the Contractor shall be required to sign a property receipt document. Upon Government
request, GFP shall be returned to the Government in accordance with GFP (Short Form) FAR Clause 52.245-1 (JAN 2017). 
  

	C-4	 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS 

(a) Reserved 
 (b) Aircraft
condition and equipment. The aircraft shall be in airworthy condition throughout the performance period. All equipment shall be installed and operable or be deferrable by an FAA approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL). However, all items required by
this contract may not be placed on an MEL as non-operational unless approved by a government Aviation Safety Inspector or the CO. The following equipment, when inoperative, cannot be placed on an MEL with the
aircraft continuing to be utilized under contract. Once an item is placed on an MEL then the vendor is required to correct the discrepancy within identified approved MEL timeframes. 

(1) Emergency Locator Transmitter 

(2) VHF-AM Radio (for contract availability at least three must be operational) 

  
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	Contract No. 12024B19C9025	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Services	  	National Office

  

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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS 
  

 (3) VHF-FM Radio (for contract availability three
must be operational) 
 (4) Transponder (for contract availability at least one must be operational) 

(5) Static pressure, altimeter, and automatic altitude reporting system (at least one must be operational and connected to an operational
transponder) 
 (c) All aircraft furnished under this contract shall be operable, free of damage, and in good working order. Aircraft systems
and components shall be free of leaks, except within limitations specified by the manufacturer. 
 (d) The aircraft interior shall be clean
and neat. There shall be no un-repaired tears, rips, cracks, or other damage to the interior. All interior materials shall meet FAA standards. 

(e) The aircraft exterior finish, including the paint, shall be clean, neat, and in good condition (e.g., no severe fading or large areas of
flaking or missing paint etc.). Military or other low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. Any corrosion shall be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits. 

(f) All windows and windshields shall be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs, which hinder visibility. Repairs
such as safety wire lacing and stop drilling of cracks are not acceptable as permanent repairs. Prior to acceptance, all temporarily repaired windows and windshields shall have permanent repairs completed or shall be replaced. 

(g) Fire extinguishers, as required by 14 CFR 135.155, shall be hand-held bottle(s), with a minimum of 1.5 lbs. capacity and 2-B:C rating. Fire Extinguishers shall be maintained in accordance with current NFPA 10 standards and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the flight crew while seated. 

(h) Each aircraft shall carry current copies of the following: 

(1) Current contract and all modifications. 

(2) Department of Transportation (DOT) Exemption 9198, the Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials Handbook/Guide (NFES 1068) and
the Emergency Response Guide (ERG), if required. 
 (3) Aeronautical charts covering area of operation. 

Note: The use of electronic flight bags (EFB) is hereby authorized providing the following conditions are met: 

(1) EFB’s used in the aircraft are FAA approved. 

(2) All other contract items are readily available to the vendor and agency crew (tablet style devices only, no laptops). 

(3) Vendors must keep the device adequately charged to allow normal use and have a means of charging the device readily available without
reliance on the government. 

  
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 (4) This authorization does not include other Personal Electronic Devices (PEDS). 

(i) Flight Hour Meter. Each aircraft shall be equipped with a flight hour meter, installed in a location observable by the pilot and front seat
observer while seated. The meter shall measure actual flight time from takeoff to landing in hours and tenths. 
 (j) Cargo Restraint. The
Contractor shall furnish tie downs, net(s), or cargo straps meeting requirements of 14 CFR to restrain cargo while in flight. 
 (k) Safety
Belts. The aircraft furnished under this contract shall have safety belts for all occupants and shoulder harnesses for front seat occupants meeting requirements of 14 CFR. The shoulder strap and lap belt shall fasten with a metal to metal single
point quick release mechanism. Military style harnesses are acceptable. All occupants shall meet the above requirements during takeoffs and landings, when flying within 1,000 feet of the ground, and at other times as specified by the Pilot. 

(l) Lap belt and shoulder harness condition; the following are NOT acceptable: 

(1) Webbing. Webbing that is frayed five (5) percent or more, torn webbing, crushed webbing, swelled webbing that results in twice the
thickness of original web, or if difficult to operate through hardware, creased webbing (no structural damage allowed), and sun deterioration if it results in severe fading, brittleness, discoloration, and stiffness. 

(2) Hardware. Buckle or other hardware is inoperable, nylon bushing at shoulder
harness-to-lap belt connection missing or damaged, fabricated bushings or tie wraps used as bushings, rust/corrosion if not minor in nature, wear beyond normal use. 

(3) Stitches. Broken or missing stitches, severe fading or discoloring, inconsistent stitch pattern. 

(4) Technical Standard Order (TSO) Tags (see 14 CFR 21.607). Missing or illegible tags are unacceptable unless inspection can confirm the
suitability of installed equipment. 
 (5) Age. Belts/fabric over ten (10) years from date of manufacture require close inspection because of
the elements they are exposed to, but do not have to be replaced if it can be determined they are in serviceable condition and not life limited. 

(m) First Aid Kit (Aeronautical). First aid kit shall be in a dust-proof and moisture-proof container. The kit shall be readily accessible to
the Pilot and passengers. At a minimum, the contents shall include the following items: 

  
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	 Item Description
	  	Quantity	 
	 Adhesive bandage strips (minimum 3 inches long)
	  	 	8	 
	 Antiseptic or alcohol wipes (packets)
	  	 	10	 
	 Bandage compresses, (minimum 4 inches)
	  	 	4	 
	 Triangular bandage compresses, minimum 40 inch (sling)
	  	 	2	 
	 Roller bandage, minimum 4 inch x 5 yards (gauze)
	  	 	2	 
	 Adhesive tape, minimum 1 inch x 5 yards (standard roll)
	  	 	1	 
	 Bandage scissors
	  	 	1	 
	 Body Fluids Barrier Kit:
	  	 	1	 
	 2 pair of non-latex surgical gloves
	  			
	 1 face shield
	  			
	 1 mouth-to-mouth
barrier
	  			
	 1 protective gown
	  			
	 2 antiseptic towelettes
	  			
	 1 biohazard disposal bag
	  			

 Note: Splints are recommended if space permits. Kits may be commercially available types which are FAA
approved for the appropriate number of crew and passengers carried. 
 (n) Survival Kit. Aircraft shall have sufficient equipment to sustain
personnel for a 24-hour period. As a minimum, the survival kit shall include the following: 
 (1)
Knife 
 (2) Signal Mirror 
 (3)
Aviation-type Signal Flares (six (6) each) 
 (4) Matches (two (2) small boxes in waterproof containers) 

(5) Magnesium Fire Starter 
 (6)
Space Blanket (one (1) per occupant) 
 (7) Water (one (1) quart per occupant-not required when operating over areas with
adequate drinking water) 
 (8) Collapsible Water Bag 

(9) Food (two (2) days emergency rations per occupant) 

(10) Candles 
 (11) Whistle 

(12) Nylon Rope or Parachute Cord (50 feet) 

Note: Suggested additional survival kit items (appropriate to the geographic area.) 

(1) Individual First Aid Kit 

  
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 (2) Container w/carrying Handle or Straps 

(3) Large Plastic Bags 
 (4)
Signal Panels 
 (5) Flashlight with Spare Batteries 

(6) Hand Saw or Wire Saw 
 (7)
Collapsible Shovel 
 (8) Sleeping Bag (one (1) per two occupants) 

(9) Survival Manual 
 (10)
Snowshoes 
 (11) Axe or Hatchet 

(12) Insect Repellant 
 (13)
Insect Head net (one (1) per occupant) 
 (14) Gill Net/Assorted Fishing Tackle 

(15) Personal ELT 
 (16) Sunscreen

 Note: A hand-held 760 channel VHF transceiver radio or satellite phone is recommended. It should be located on a crewmember rather
than placed in the aircraft survival kit. 
  

	C-5	 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE 

(a) Offered aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with the OEM’s most recent revision of inspection program applicable to the serial
number of the aircraft being inspected or an inspection program approved by the FAA under the contractor’s 14 CFR 135 operations specification. All maintenance shall be accomplished in accordance with the standards established by 14 CFR Part
43, 91, and 135 standards and this contract. 
 (b) The Contractor shall identify the maintenance facilities and/or maintenance personnel
used to fulfill the requirements of this agreement, including those covered under 14 CFR 135.426. 
 (c) Aircraft operated with components
and accessories on approved Time Between Overhaul (TBO) extension programs are acceptable, provided the Contractor who provides the aircraft is the holder of the approved extension authorization (not the owner if the aircraft is leased), and shall
operate in accordance with the extension. 

  
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 (d) Offered aircraft shall be in compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directives (AD’s) as per 14 CFR 91.417 (a)(2)(v), and Service Bulletins (SB’s) with a time compliance requirement, referenced in an FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) or are designated
mandatory by the manufacturer. 
 Each aircraft’s maintenance schedule shall include mandatory component retirement, replacement or
overhaul time as specified in the OEM Airworthiness Limitations Section or equivalent OEM document and shall be in compliance with them. 

Each aircraft shall be in compliance with all OEM (recommended or mandatory) programs, documents and resultant inspections from programs such
as Continued Airworthiness Programs (CAP), Structural Inspection Documents (SID), Supplemental Structural Inspection Documents (SSID) Corrosion Prevention and Control Programs (CPCP) and Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) programs.

 (e) All maintenance shall be accomplished in accordance with the standards established by 14 CFR Part 135; Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13,
and the manufacturer’s instructions and in accordance with those procedures established in the Contractor’s maintenance program approved under 14 CFR Part 135 Operations Specifications. 

(f) A copy of the current maintenance record required by 14 CFR 91.417 shall be kept at the Home Base or maintenance facility. Additionally,
aircraft maintenance record entries and aircraft flight logs shall be transmitted to the operator’s home base (location the certificate is held) every 12 flight hours or seven (7) days- whichever occurs first. 

(g) A functional check flight shall be performed at the Contractor’s expense following overhaul, repair, and replacement of any engine
(installations of reciprocating engines that are new, rebuilt, or overhauled shall accumulate three (3) hours of operation, including two (2) hours in flight, prior to Government use), power train, or control equipment, and following any
adjustment of the flight control systems before the aircraft resumes service under this agreement. The result of any test flight shall be logged in the aircraft flight records by the Pilot. Results of test flights shall be reported to the U.S.
Forest Service Aircraft Maintenance Inspector (AMI) before the aircraft is returned to availability. 
 (h) When any non-scheduled maintenance or repairs are performed due to mechanical or equipment deficiencies, an AMI shall be notified for “return to contract availability” status, before the aircraft performs under the
contract. 
 (i) The Interagency Airplane Data Record Card or
Point-to-Point Aircraft Data Card shall be posted inside the aircraft. 

(j) The aircraft’s required weight and balance data shall be determined by actual weighing of the aircraft every 36 calendar months for
multi-engine aircraft. Mission Use Only single engine aircraft shall be weighed within the previous five (5) years. Data shall include an accurate and updated equipment list. 

All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified. The certifying agency may be any accredited weights and
measures laboratory. 

  
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 (k) Authorized Break. During the standby period, requirements may be modified by the CO to
allow Contractor’s personnel time off away from the assigned work location or to conduct routine maintenance. No deduction of availability will be made for such authorized breaks except when Contractor personnel fail to return to Standby upon
request. Requests will be coordinated with the appropriate regional maintenance inspector. For Exclusive use aircraft with a MAP of 120 days or more, no more than two (2) periods or breaks of 48 hours each maximum shall be allowed during the
MAP without penalty and must be coordinated with the CO or COR. For those aircraft contracted with a MAP of less than 120 days, one (1) period or break of two (2) days (48 hours) will be allowed. For “Call When Needed” aircraft
there will be no authorized break or period unless the aircraft has been assigned for 18 consecutive or more days and is coordinated with the CO and the regional AMI. The maximum allowed break or period for “call when needed” aircraft
shall not exceed 24 hours. The authorized absence during the map for any exclusive use aircraft to transition from assigned locations will not be used for any of these allowed maintenance periods. 

(l) Mechanics assigned to work on aircraft shall have appropriate FAA certification and ratings or if at a 145 Repair Station shall at all
times be working in the presence of one so certified and rated. Additionally, 
 (1) Pilots without FAA airframe and power plant (A&P)
certifications are authorized to perform only the preventative maintenance tasks detailed under 14 CFR 43 Appendix A, Section (c), provided they have been properly trained under the direct supervision of an appropriately rated mechanic and
designated in writing by the contractor as proficient in each task to be performed. Pilots will have this documentation available for review by government representatives. Pilots performing preventative maintenance shall have current maintenance
manuals available and make logbook entries that document their work was performed in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9. 
 (2) When the aircraft is
not available due to required unscheduled maintenance, a pilot may function as a mechanic only if they possess a valid FAA mechanic certificate with the appropriate airframe and/or power plant ratings or if they are performing preventative
maintenance in accordance with 14 CFR 43.3. 
 (3) Any time during which the pilot is engaged in mechanic duties performing unscheduled
maintenance, or as a pilot performing preventative maintenance, will apply against the pilot’s duty day limitations. All time in excess of two (2) hours (not necessarily consecutive) must also apply against the pilot’s flight
limitations. After two (2) hours, every hour spent as a mechanic, or a pilot performing preventative maintenance, will be applied against pilot flight time limitation
one-to-one. 
 (4) Only a certificated mechanic (holding an
airframe and power-plant rating) may perform scheduled maintenance and inspections. The primary or relief pilot on duty as a pilot must not perform scheduled maintenance and inspections. 

(m) Mechanics 
 (1) All mechanics
shall maintain the aircraft in accordance with requirements specified within this contract. The mechanic shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part 43.7(b). 

  
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 (2) The mechanic shall have 12 months experience in maintaining the make and model of
aircraft being operated. Experience on similar category of aircraft may be evaluated and accept on a one-for-one basis. 

(3) Mechanics shall have satisfactorily completed a manufacturer’s field or line maintenance course for the make and model of aircraft.
For aircraft without training courses available the contractor must certify in writing that the mechanic has had in-house training necessary to maintain the aircraft offered. The contractor may be requested to
provide a syllabus of the training program. Contractors shall submit a list of qualified personnel with their proposal and update the list annually and given to the CO 30 days after award and renewal period. 

 

	C-6	 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY 

(a) The security of Contractor provided aircraft and equipment is the responsibility of the Contractor. 

(b) Aircraft shall be electrically and/or mechanically disabled by two independent security systems whenever the aircraft is unattended.
Deactivating security systems shall be incorporated into preflight checklists to prevent accidental damage to the aircraft or interfere with safety of flight. 

(c) Examples of Unacceptable disabling systems are: 

(1) Locked door/windows; and/or 

(2) Fenced parking areas. 
  

	C-7	 RESERVED 

  

	C-8	 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED AVIONICS SYSTEMS 

The following required avionics systems shall be furnished, installed, and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the
manufacturer’s specifications and the installation and maintenance standards. All avionics systems, radios, components and other electronics shall be readily accessible for maintenance, and shall not interfere with passenger space or comfort.

 In order to facilitate field maintenance, a complete set of the wiring and schematic diagrams covering all installed avionics systems in
the aircraft, shall be carried aboard each aircraft. 
 Each aircraft shall be supplied laptop computer and software with appropriate cable
to support programming of VHF-FM radios and utilize programming ports. 
 All avionics used to meet
this contract shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (b) AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS and paragraph (c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS. The following are the minimum avionics which shall be installed. Additional
avionics may be required in Section B of this contract. 

  
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 (1) Point to Point Aircraft 

Point to Point flights shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR 135. No additional avionics are required. 

(2) Back Country Aircraft 

Aircraft operating to or from airfields or airstrips designated as Category 4 and are not otherwise conducting special use missions shall meet
the requirements of paragraph (a)(3) excluding (a)(3)(ii). 
 (3) Resource Reconnaissance Aircraft (All aircraft which are not used
for fire operations or covered by paragraphs (a)(1) or (a)(2)) 
 (i) One VHF-AM Radio (COM) 

(ii) One Global Positioning System (GPS) 

(iii) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) 

(iv) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF) (Not required for aircraft only used for Law Enforcement) 

(v) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161. 

(vi) One of the following options for FM communications 

(A) Option 1 
 (1)
One (1) Supplemental VHF-FM Antenna 
 (B) Option 2 

(1) An Intercom System (ICS) 

(2) An Audio Control system 

(3) One (1) Auxiliary FM system (AUX FM) 

(C) Option 3 
 (1)
Provisions for a Supplementary Radio Kit 
 (D) Option 4 

(1) An Intercom System (ICS) 

(2) An Audio Control system 

(3) One (1) VHF-FM Radio (FM) 

  
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 (4) Fire Reconnaissance Aircraft 

(i) Two (2) VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 and COM 2) 

(ii) One (1) Global Positioning System (GPS) 

(iii) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) 

(iv) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF) 

(v) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161. 

(vi) One of the following options for FM communications 

(A) Option 1 
 (1)
Two (2) Supplemental VHF-FM Antennas 
 (B) Option 2 

(1) Provisions for a Supplementary Radio Kit 

(C) Option 3 
 (1)
An Intercom System (ICS) 
 (2) An Audio Control system 

(3) One (1) VHF-FM Radio (FM) 

(5) Air Tactical Aircraft 

(i) Type 1 
 (A) Two (2) VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2) 
 (B) Two
(2) VHF-FM Radios (FM 1 & FM 2) 
 (C) One (1) Auxiliary FM system (AUX FM) 

(D) An Intercom System (ICS) 

(E) Separate Audio Control systems for the PIC and SIC/Observer 

(F) Audio jacks with ICS and radio transmit capability in the rear seat connected to the SIC/Observer Audio Control system. An Aft Audio
Control system for this position is acceptable. 
 (G) One (1) Global Positioning System (GPS) 

  
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 (H) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) 

(I) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF) 

(J) One (1) Transponder 

(K) One (1) Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system 

(L) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161. 

(ii) Type 2 
 (A) Two (2) VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2) 
 (B) One
(1) VHF-FM Radio (FM) 
 (C) One (1) Auxiliary FM system (AUX FM) 

(D) An Intercom System (ICS) 

(E) Separate Audio Control systems for the PIC and SIC/Observer 

(F) Audio jacks with ICS and radio transmit capability in the rear seat connected to the SIC/Observer Audio Control system. An Aft Audio
Control system for this position is acceptable. 
 (G) One (1) Global Positioning System (GPS) 

(H) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) 

(I) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF) 

(J) One (1) Transponder 

(K) One (1) Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system 

(L) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161. 

(iii) Type 3 
 (A) Two (2) VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2) 
 (B) One
(1) VHF-FM Radio (FM) 
 (C) An Intercom System (ICS) 

(D) An Audio Control system 

(E) One (1) Global Positioning System (GPS) 

  
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 (F) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) 

(G) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF) 

(H) One (1) Transponder 

(I) One (1) Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system 

(J) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161. 

(iv) Type 4 
 (A) Two (2) VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2) 
 (B) An Audio Control system 

(C) One (1) Global Positioning System (GPS) 

(D) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) 

(E) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF) 

(F) One (1) Transponder 

(G) One (1) Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system 

(H) Provisions for a Supplemental Air Attack Kit 

(I) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161. 

Note 1: Air Tactical aircraft equipped with an approved Traffic Advisory Systems (TAS) shall be identified “w/TAS” on the
aircraft approval card. 
 Note 2: If a Supplemental Radio Kit is provided with the aircraft, “with radio kit” shall be
identified on the aircraft approval card. 
 Note 3: Supplemental Air Attack Kit installations shall not elevate the aircraft’s
capability beyond the type for which it would otherwise be approved. 
 Note 4: ADS-B OUT will
be required for Air Tactical Aircraft beginning January 1st 2020. 
 (b)
AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS 
 All avionics used to meet this Agreement shall comply with the following requirements and paragraph
(c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS. 

  
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 (1) Communications systems 

Transmitters shall not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers on the aircraft which are monitoring different
frequencies. Transmit interlock functions shall not be used with communication transceivers. 
 (i)
VHF-AM Radios 
 VHF-AM radios shall be TSO approved
aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed, and operate in the frequency band of 118.000 to 136.975 MHz with a minimum of 760 channels in no greater than 25 KHz increments. Transmitters shall have a minimum of five (5) Watts carrier
output power. 
 (ii) VHF-FM Radios 

All aircraft approved for fire operations shall use P25 Digital VHF-FM transceivers meeting the
specifications of FS/OAS A-19. FM radios used in all aircraft shall be agency approved. FS/OAS A-19 and a list of currently approved FM radios can be found on the
following website: http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html . The following requirements shall be met. 
 (A)    VHF-FM radios shall be aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed in a location that is convenient to the PIC and SIC/Observer, and operate in the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz.
All usable frequencies shall be programmable in flight. Narrowband and digital operation shall be selectable by channel for both MAIN and GUARD operation. Carrier output power shall be 6-10 Watts nominal. 

(B)    Transceivers shall have a GUARD capability constantly monitoring 168.625 MHz and have a tone of 110.9 on all GUARD
transmissions. Simultaneous monitoring of MAIN and GUARD is required. Scanning of GUARD is not acceptable. Aircraft not approved for Air Tactical operation only require one (1) FM GUARD receiver. 

(C)    Transceivers shall have the capability of encoding CTCSS sub audible tones on all channels. A minimum of 32 tones
meeting the current TIA/EIA-603A standards shall be selectable. 

(D)    Transceivers shall have the capability to display both receiver and transmitter frequencies. Activation indicators
for transmit and receive shall be provided for both MAIN and GUARD operation. 
 (E)    The radio shall use an external
broadband antenna covering the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz (Comant CI-177-1 or equivalent). 

  
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 (iii) Auxiliary FM systems (AUX FM) 

An interface to properly operate a portable FM radio through the aircraft audio control systems shall be provided using an MS3112E12-10S type bulkhead mounted connector with contact assignments as specified by FS/AMD A-17 available at the following website:
http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html . Sidetone for the portable radio shall be provided (AEM AA34 or equivalent). The following applies to all AUX FM installations. 

(A)    An external broadband antenna covering the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz (Comant
CI-177-1 or equivalent) shall be installed with the associated coax terminated in a bulkhead mounted BNC connector adjacent to the above
10-pin connector. 
 (B)    A portable radio mount (Field Support Services AUX-EPH-RB or equivalent) shall be installed providing the crew unrestricted operation of the radio controls when connected with an 18 inch adapter cable. 

(C)    A VHF-FM radio meeting the requirements of paragraph C-8(b)(1)(ii) may be installed, in addition to the radios already required, in lieu of the AUX FM system. 

(iv) Non-Standard Radios 

Non-standard radios shall be aeronautical transceivers interfaced to the aircraft audio control
systems and a compatible antenna via an approved installation. The radio shall be compatible with the requesting unit. 
 (v) Satellite
Communications System (SatCom) 
 (A) SatCom systems shall be FAA-approved, powered by the
aircraft electrical system via a dedicated circuit breaker, interfaced to the aircraft audio system as a communication transceiver, permit direct dial operation, and be operational in all phases of flight. 

(B)    All manufacturer required displays and controls shall be easily visible and selectable by the PIC and SIC/Observer.

 (C)    The Contractor shall maintain a subscription providing uninterrupted service during the Agreement period and a
minimum amount of minutes per month as identified in Section B. The Government will reimburse the Contractor for actual costs incurred when using more than the required amount of minutes specified. 

(2) Audio Systems 
 (i)
Intercom systems (ICS) 
 ICS shall integrate with the aircraft audio control systems and mix with selected receiver audio. An ICS
volume control and a “hot mic” capability shall be provided for the PIC and SIC/Observer. Passenger volume adjustments shall not affect the PIC. Hot mic may be voice activated (VOX) or controlled via an activation switch. The PIC shall
have an isolation capability. 

  
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 (ii) Audio Control systems 

(A) General 
 Controls
for transmitter selection and independent receiver selection of all required radios shall be provided for each required audio control system. Each system shall have the capability to simultaneously select and utilize a different transceiver (and PA
if required). Sidetone shall be provided for the user as well as for cross monitoring by all installed systems. Receiver audio shall be automatically selected when the corresponding transmitter is selected. Receiver audio shall be provided to each
position which requires ICS. Aft audio control systems are not required to provide NAV audio. 
 All required passenger positions shall
utilize the SIC/Observer’s audio control system unless an aft audio control system is installed. Drop cords may be used provided MS3112E10-6S type 6-pin connectors
are installed adjacent to the required passenger headset jacks and wired for compatibility with an appropriate drop cord (Alpine Aerotech AAL280 series or equivalent). 

Audio controls shall be labeled as COM-1, FM-1, AUX, PA, etc.
as appropriate or as COM-1, COM-2, COM-3, etc. with the corresponding transceiver labeled to match. Audio shall be free of
distortion, noise, or crosstalk. The system shall be designed for use with 600 ohm earphones and carbon equivalent, noise cancelling, boom type microphones. All required positions shall have JJ-033 and JJ-034 type microphone and headphone jacks separated by no more than four (4) inches. Cockpit speakers shall be sufficiently amplified for use in flight. 

Crew positions shall have radio Push-To-Talk (PTT) switches on
their respective flight controls. A PTT switch shall be provided to allow the SIC/Observer to transmit without touching the flight controls. 

(B) Drop Cord Requirements 

(1)    Coil cord with sufficient length to provide unrestricted movement according to mission requirements (Minimum
three (3) feet retracted) 
 (2) 6-Pin
MS3476L10-6P type connector on the coil cord 
 (3)
JJ-033 and JJ-034 type headset jacks at the housing 

(4) Large clip 
 (5)
Volume control 
 (6) ICS switch with momentary and lock positions 

  
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 (7) Radio PTT switch (only for positions which require radio transmit) 

(C) Aft Audio Control systems 

The audio controller shall be installed in a location that provides the operator directly behind the SIC/Observer unobstructed access to the
controls while seated. Aft passengers shall utilize the aft audio control system(s). 
 (D) Required Audio Control systems 

The following audio control systems are required based on mission type: 

(1) Type I and Type II Air Tactical airplanes 

(a) Two (2) separate audio control systems (which may be combined in a single unit) for the PIC and SIC/Observer. 

(b) The instructor position (directly behind the SIC/Observer) shall have radio transmit capability. This position shall follow the
SIC/Observer system or have an aft audio control system. 
 (2) Type III and Type IV Air Tactical airplanes 

A single audio control system for the PIC and SIC/Observer 

(3) Reconnaissance airplanes (when required) 

A single audio control system for the PIC and SIC/Observer 

(3) Navigation systems 
 (i)
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) 
 (A) Aeronautical GPS 

Each required GPS shall be TSO approved, permanently installed where both the PIC and SIC/Observer can clearly view the display, use an
approved external aircraft antenna, and be powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS shall utilize the WGS-84 datum, reference coordinates in the DM (degrees/minutes/decimal minutes) format and have
the ability to manually enter waypoints in flight. The GPS navigation database shall be updated annually covering the geographic areas where the aircraft will operate. 

  
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 (B) Portable Aviation GPS 

Portable aviation GPS units (GarminTM GPSMAP, aera®, or equivalent) are acceptable when an Aeronautical GPS is not specified. They shall be securely mounted via an approved installation using the aircraft electrical system and a remote antenna.
The GPS shall present information from an overhead perspective. The PIC shall have clear view of the display and unrestricted access to the controls. The SIC/Observer shall also have a clear view of the display in Air Tactical aircraft. The GPS
shall meet the above datum, coordinate, and database requirements for an aeronautical GPS. Portable GPS units are not acceptable for aircraft performing IFR or NVG operations. 

(C) GPS with Moving Map 

The GPS providing data to the moving map shall meet all of the above GPS requirements. The moving map’s display shall be 3 inches wide,
1.5 inches high, and show the aircraft’s present position relative to user selected waypoints and geographical features. The map may be integrated with the GPS. 

(4) Surveillance systems 
 (i)
Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) 
 Emergency locator transmitters shall be automatic-fixed, installed in a conspicuous or marked
location, and meet the requirements detailed in 14 CFR 91.207 (excluding section f). ELT antennas shall be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. TSO C91a or newer ELTs are required.
TSO C126 and newer ELTs require documentation of current registration from the national authority for which the aircraft is registered. 

(ii) Automated Flight Following systems (AFF) 

Automated flight following systems shall be compatible with the Government’s tracking program (AFF.gov), utilize satellite
communications, and use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker. AFF shall be functional in all phases of flight and in all geographic areas where the aircraft will operate. The following additional requirements shall be met. 

(A) A subscription service shall be maintained through the equipment provider allowing position reporting via the Government AFF Program. The
reporting interval must be every two (2) minutes while aircraft power is on. 

  
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 (B) AFF equipment must be registered with AFF.gov providing all requested information.
Changes to equipment and registration information shall be reported to AFF.gov ensuring the program is current prior to aircraft use. For assistance, the Fire Applications Help Desk (FAHD) may be reached at (866)
224-7677. 
 (C) An AFF operational test shall be performed by the vendor no less than seven
(7) calendar days prior to the annual compliance inspection. This test must ensure that the system meets all requirements and is displayed in the AFF viewer with the correct information. A user name and password are required. Registration and
additional information are available at https://www.aff.gov/. If the aircraft is not displaying properly, the vendor shall notify AFF.gov. 

(D) If AFF becomes unreliable the aircraft may, at the discretion of the Government, remain available for service utilizing radio/voice
systems for flight following. The system shall be returned to full operational capability within five (5) calendar days after the system is discovered to be unreliable. 

(E) This clause incorporates the Specification Section Supplement available at
https://www.aff.gov/documents/Specification_Section_Supplement.pdf as if it was presented as full text herein. 
 (F) For questions about
current compatibility requirements contact the AFF Program Manager listed under contacts at https://www.aff.gov. 
 (iii)
Transponders 
 Transponder systems shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR 91.215(a). Part 135 aircraft shall meet the “Mode
S” requirements of 14 CFR 135.143(c). Transponder systems shall be tested and inspected every 24 calendar months as specified by 14 CFR 91.413. 

(iv) Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting systems 

Altimeter, static pressure, and automatic pressure altitude reporting systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the IFR
requirements of 14 CFR Part 91. These systems shall be tested and inspected every 24 calendar months as specified by 14 CFR 91.411. 
 (v)
Traffic Advisory Systems (TAS) 
 Traffic advisory systems shall be TSO approved, use active interrogation, graphically display
traffic relative to the aircraft’s horizontal position, and provide alert audio to the PIC’s audio control system. The display shall be within view of the PIC and SIC/Observer. The system must provide coverage in all directions, above and
below the aircraft, with a maximum range of at least ten (10) nautical miles. The display must allow range selection of two (2) miles or less. 

  
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 (vi) Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast
(ADS-B) 
 (A) ADS-B OUT systems must be approved to TSO-C154c or TSO-C166b. Aircraft operating outside of the United States must be equipped with systems approved to TSO-C166b. 

(B) ADS-B IN systems must be TSO approved, receive both UAT and 1090ES, and display TIS-B traffic and FIS-B weather. 
 (5) General Systems 

(i) Autopilots 

Autopilots shall be capable of operating the aircraft controls to maintain flight and maneuver it about the three (3) axes. 

(ii) RADAR Altimeters 

RADAR altimeters shall be approved, operate from zero (0) to a minimum of 2000 feet AGL and provide the operator an adjustable cursor
which enables an altitude low (decision height) annunciation. The altitude low annunciation shall be clearly identified, and in the PIC’s primary field of view. 

(iii) Multi-function Displays (MFD) 

MFDs shall be installed within view of the PIC and display GPS navigation information on a color moving map. TAS and weather datalink
information shall be displayed on the MFD when these systems are required. 
 (iv) Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) 

Cockpit voice recorders shall meet all applicable regulations for standard and transport category aircraft. 

(v) Auxiliary Power Source (3 Pin) 

An MS3112E12-3S type connector shall be installed and mounted in a location convenient to the
SIC/Observer and protected by a ten (10) Amp circuit breaker. Pin A shall be +28 VDC in 28 Volt aircraft. Pin B shall be airframe ground. Pin C shall be +14 VDC in 14 Volt aircraft. Pins A and C shall never be simultaneously wired to the
connector. Refer to FS/OAS A-16. 
 (vi) Supplemental Antennas 

Supplemental antennas shall be aeronautical broadband antennas and operate in the correct frequency band for the specified use. An approved
coax, with sufficient length to connect to a unit installed between the PIC and SIC/Observer plus four (4) feet (minimum), shall be installed and terminated with a male BNC. The following antennas or equivalents shall be used. 

  
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 (A) Low Band (32-50 MHz): Dayton-Granger 720061 

(B) VHF-FM (138-174 MHz): Comant CI-177-1 
 (C) UHF
400-500 (406-512 MHz): Comant CI-275 

(D) UHF 700-800 (721-898 MHz): Comant CI-285 
 (vii) Supplemental Radio Kit Provisions 

Space and mounting provisions between the PIC and SIC/Observer shall be provided for the installation of a radio kit. The location shall allow
for connection to the aircraft systems without interfering with flight controls or occupants. JJ-033 and JJ-034 audio jacks shall be installed next to the PIC and
SIC/Observer and interfaced to the PICs audio control system with PTT capability. The jack pair shall not be separated by more than four (4) inches. An auxiliary power source shall be installed (paragraph (b)(5)(v)). A supplemental VHF-FM antenna shall be installed (paragraph (b)(5)(vi)). 
 (viii) Supplemental Air Attack Kit
Provisions 
 Provisions for a supplemental radio kit (paragraph (b)(5)(vii)) shall be provided, and a second supplemental VHF-FM antenna shall be installed. 
 (ix) Supplemental Radio Kits 

Supplemental radio kits provided with the aircraft shall be securely installed between the PIC and SIC/Observer, meet FAA flammability
requirements, and be interfaced to the aircraft via the provisions of paragraph (b)(5)(vii). The radio kit shall provide the capability for the aircraft to meet the equipment requirements of a Resource Reconnaissance Aircraft. See paragraph (a)(3).

 (x) Supplemental Air Attack Kits 

Supplemental air attack kits provided with the aircraft shall be securely installed between the PIC and SIC/Observer, meet FAA flammability
requirements, and be interfaced to the aircraft via the provisions of paragraph (b)(5)(viii). The air attack kit shall provide the capability for the aircraft to meet the equipment requirements of a Type II Air Tactical Aircraft. See paragraph
(a)(5)(ii). 
 (xi) VHF-FM Programming Ports 

DB-9 type D-subminiature connectors shall be installed in a
location convenient to the SIC/Observer. These shall be wired for RS232 serial communication between all required VHF-FM radios and a laptop computer. Individual connectors or an FM select switch may be used.
Pin 2 shall be data transmitted from the FM. Pin 3 shall be data received by the FM. Pin 5 shall be signal ground. Compatible radio front panel connectors may be used to meet this requirement if serial adapter cables are provided with the aircraft.
For example TDFM 136A radios s/n FDA1200 and higher. 

  
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 (xii) GPS Data Connectors 

DB-9 type D-subminiature connectors shall be installed in a
location convenient to the SIC/Observer. These shall be wired to receive RS232 serial data from the GPS to a laptop computer. Pin 2 shall be data transmitted from the GPS. Pin 5 shall be signal ground. 

(xiii) External Portable Aviation GPS Antennas 

Antennas shall be TSO approved and compatible with the portable aviation GPS of the requesting unit. 

(xiv) Dual USB Charging Ports 

USB charging ports must be TSO approved, capable of providing at least two (2) amps of power to each port simultaneously with an output
voltage of five (5) VDC and installed in a location convenient to the specified users. 
 (c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
STANDARDS 
 All avionics used to meet this Agreement shall comply with the manufacturer’s specifications and installation
instructions, federal regulations, and the following requirements. 
 (1) Strict adherence to the guidelines in FAA AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11 “Aircraft Electrical Systems” and Chapter 12 “Aircraft Avionics Systems” as well as FAA AC 43.13-2B Chapter 1 “Structural
Data”, Chapter 2 “Communication, Navigation and Emergency Locator Transmitter System Installations” and Chapter 3 “Antenna Installation” is required. 

(2) All antennas shall be FAA approved, have a Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) less than 3.0 to 1 and be properly matched and polarized to
their associated avionics system. 
 (3) Labeling and marking of all avionics controls and equipment shall be understandable, legible, and
permanent. Electronic label marking is acceptable. 
 (4) Avionics installations shall not interfere with passenger safety, space or
comfort. Avionics equipment shall not be mounted under seats designed for energy attenuation. In all instances, the designated areas for collapse shall be protected. 

(5) All avionics equipment shall be included on the aircraft’s equipment list by model, nomenclature, and location. 

(6) Avionics systems shall meet the performance specifications of FS/OAS A-24 Avionics Operational
Test Standards. For a copy of all FS/OAS documents visit http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html 

  
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	C-9	 RESERVED 

  

	C-10	 OPERATIONS 

  

	 	(a)	 General 

(1) The Contractor shall operate in accordance with all applicable portions of 14 CFR 39, 43, 61, 65, 91, 135 (including those portions
applicable to civil aircraft) and each certification required under this contract unless otherwise authorized by the CO. 
 (2) A Government
Representative, Aviation Manager or Flight Manager may inspect the Pilot’s Interagency Airplane Pilot Qualification Card for currency before any flight. The Flight Manager has mission control and can delay, terminate, or cancel a flight at any
time. 
  

	 	(b)	 Pilot Authority and Responsibilities 

(1) The Pilot-In-Command (PIC) is responsible for the safety
of the aircraft, loading and unloading of occupants and cargo. The Pilot shall comply with the directions of the Government, except when in the Pilot’s judgment compliance will be a violation of applicable federal or state regulations or
contract provisions. The Pilot has final authority to determine whether the flight can be accomplished safely and shall refuse any flight or landing which is considered hazardous or unsafe. 

(2) The Pilot is responsible for computing and completing the weight and balance document for all flights and for assuring that the gross
weight and center of gravity do not exceed the aircraft’s limitations. A Government Representative, Aviation Manager or Flight Manager may inspect the weight and balance upon request. 

(3) The pilot is responsible for calculating aircraft performance in accordance with the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) or Pilots Operating
Handbook (POH). 
 (4) A takeoff performance briefing with the appropriate flight manager shall be conducted daily and will contain the
following elements based on the forecasted worst case environmental conditions: 
 (i) Takeoff and landing distance required vs. runway
available. 
 (ii) Climb performance to include single engine if operating a multi-engine aircraft. 

(iii) A subsequent takeoff performance briefing will be conducted if during the day a takeoff is performed from an airport with a higher
density altitude than originally planned. 
 (iv) Under no circumstances will a takeoff be attempted if existing environment conditions at
takeoff cannot be accurately addressed in the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) or Pilots Operating Handbook (POH). 

  
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 (5) No equipment such as radios, survival gear, fire tools, etc., shall be located in or on
the aircraft in such a manner as to potentially cause damage, injury, or obstruct the operation of equipment or personnel. 
 (6) Pilots
will use an approved 14 CFR 135 cockpit checklist for all flight operations. 
 (7) Single Engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft shall not
operate in known instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). 
 (8) Cell Phone Use. Cell phone use is prohibited within 50 feet of the
aircraft during fueling operations. 
 (9) Smoking is prohibited within 50-feet of fuel servicing
vehicle, fueling equipment, or aircraft. 
 (10) Aircraft Engine(s): 

(i) Prior to passenger or cargo loading/unloading, all engines shall be shut down, and all propellers shall have ceased rotation. 

(ii) Aircraft shall not be refueled while engines are running, propellers turning, or with passengers on board. 

(iii) The Pilot shall not leave the cockpit of an aircraft unattended while the engine(s) are running. 

(11) Night Flying/Operations. Only multi-engine aircraft or single engine turbine aircraft are approved for transporting passengers and/or
cargo at night. Pilots flying night missions shall not land at an airport unless it meets Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airport lighting standards. 

(i) Notwithstanding the FAA definition of night in 14 CFR Part 1, Sec 1.1; for ordered flight missions that are performed under the contract,
night shall mean: 30 minutes after official sunset to 30 minutes before official sunrise, based on local time of appropriate sunrise/sunset tables nearest to the planned destination. 

(ii) Compliance with 14 CFR (FAR Part 61 and Part 91) shall be met before single engine turbine aircraft flights at night are authorized. 

(12) Passenger Briefing. Before each flight, the PIC shall ensure that all passengers have been briefed in accordance with the briefing items
contained in 14 CFR 135 including (as applicable): 
 (i) Use of seat belts and/or shoulder harness 

(ii) Ingress/Egress procedures 

(iii) Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) 

(iv) Oxygen system 

  
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 (v) No smoking within 50-feet of the aircraft 

(vi) First Aid Kit 
 (vii)
Survival Kit 
 (viii) Personal Protective Equipment 

(ix) Location and use of Fire Extinguisher 

(x) Takeoff and climb performance 

(xi) Emergency fuel and electrical Cut-Off Procedures 

(xii) Any MEL items not addressed with time remaining before correction 

(xiii) Pilot Duty Limitations 

(xiv) Hours until next scheduled maintenance 

Note: Pilots shall refer to Five Steps to a Safe Flight card (FS
5700-16/AMD-103) 
 (13) Flight Plans. Pilots shall file,
open, and operate on a FAA, ICAO, or a USDA-FS approved flight plan for all flights. Contractor flight plans are not acceptable. Flight plans shall be filed prior to takeoff when possible. 

(14) Flight Following. Pilots are responsible for flight following with the FAA, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), or in
accordance with USDA-FS approved flight following procedures including Automated Flight Following (AFF). 

(15) Manifesting, Prior to any takeoff, the PIC shall provide the appropriate USDA-FS dispatch
office/coordination center with current passenger and cargo information. 
 (16) Transportation of Hazardous Material (HazMat) 

(i) Aircraft may be required to carry hazardous materials in accordance with 49 CFR. Such transportation shall be in accordance with DOT
Special Permit and the Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials Handbook/Guide (NFES 1068). 
 (ii) A copy of the current
permit and handbook/guide and emergency response guide shall be aboard each aircraft operating under the provisions of this special permit. 

(iii) It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that employees who may perform a function subject to this special permit receive
training on the requirements and conditions of this handbook/guide (Interagency Aviation Training (IAT) Module A-110). Documentation of this training shall be retained by the company in the
employee’s records and made available to the Government as required. 

  
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 (iv) The pilot shall ensure personnel are briefed of specific actions required in the event
of an emergency. The Pilot shall be given initial written notification of the type, quantity, and the location of hazardous materials placed aboard the aircraft before the start of any project. Thereafter, verbal notification before each flight is
acceptable. For operations where the type and quantity of the materials do not change, repeated notification is not required. 
 (v) It is
the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that Contractor employees have received training in the handling of hazardous materials in accordance with 49 CFR 172. 
  

	C-11	 PERSONNEL 

Pilot Experience Requirements: The PIC shall hold a currently valid FAA commercial or higher Pilot certificate with current instrument
rating. In addition, the Pilot shall also have logged flight time as PIC in fixed-wing aircraft of at least the following minimum amounts: 

For a pilot who has not been previously inspected and approved for the missions required by this contract, by the DOI-OAS or USDA, Forest Service, the Contractor’s Director of Operations/Chief Pilot shall provide a signed statement that they have verified the pilot’s flight time qualifications and experience. The
Contractor shall use Airplane Pilot Qualifications Record (Exhibit 3) to document this verification. The completion of this form will be required prior to pilot inspection. 

(a) Flight Hours Experience 
  

					
	 All Airplanes
	  	Flying hours	 
	 Total time
	  	 	1500	 
	 Pilot-in-Command
total
	  	 	1200	 
	 Pilot-in-Command,
as follows:
	  			
	 Category and class to be flown
	  	 	200	 
	 Fixed wing- preceding 12-months
	  	 	100	 
	 Cross Country
	  	 	500	 
	 Operations in low level mountainous terrain*
	  	 	200	 
	 Night
	  	 	100	 
	 Instrument - in flight
	  	 	50	 
	 Instrument - actual/simulated
	  	 	75	 
	 Make & Model to be flown
	  	 	25	 
	 Make & Model - preceding 12 months
	  	 	10	 

  

	*	 Low level operations in mountainous terrain is flight at 2500 feet AGL and below in terrain identified as
mountainous in 14 CFR 95.11 and depicted in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Figure 5-6-2. 

(b) Each PIC shall pass a DOI-OAS or USDA Forest Service evaluation flight of missions required by
this contract. Evaluation flights shall not exceed two (2) hours and will be given by an Agency Pilot Inspector with recurrent evaluation flights not to exceed a five (5) year interval. 

  
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 Inspector Pilot or Branch Chief, Pilot Standardization may require additional evaluation
flights in coordination with the CO. Evaluation flight costs shall be borne by the contractor. 
 (c) Evaluation flights for operations in
mountainous terrain shall be performed in typical terrain. 
 (d) The PIC shall be capable of performing basic programming functions and
operations of Contractor installed aircraft avionics. This includes the ability to enter and utilize newly assigned frequencies and tones by selected channel both on the ground and in-flight positions. The PIC
shall be able to instruct the Agency observer in how to perform basic programming and operation of VHF-AM and VHF-FM radios, and GPS. 

(e) All Pilots shall possess a current Class I or Class II FAA medical certificate. 

(f) All Pilots shall possess and carry a current Interagency Airplane Pilot Qualification Card or Point-to-Point Only Pilot Qualification Card, in accordance with the Schedule of Items. 
 (g) All
Pilots shall speak English fluently and have the FAA “English Proficient” endorsement. 
 (h) Two (2) pilots may be required
on aircraft engaged in IFR missions. Pilots in addition to the PIC shall also be DOI-OAS or USDA Forest Service carded for the mission. 

 

	C-12	 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL 

All services provided under this contract shall be performed in a safe and efficient manner. Contractors shall use all reasonable means to
support safety awareness and adherence to established FAA standards and procedures as well as adherence to the USFS Aviation Management 5700 Manual by all personnel engaged in aviation operations. The USFS Aviation Management 5700 Manual can be
obtained at the following internet address under publications http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/aviation/av library/index.html. Contract personnel shall conduct themselves in a professional and cooperative manner in fulfilling this Contract.
It is extremely important that inappropriate behavior be recognized and dealt with promptly. 
 (a) Inappropriate behavior is all forms of
harassment including sexual and racial harassment. Harassment in any form will not be tolerated. Non-prescription unlawful drugs and alcohol are not permitted at the incident or work site. Possession or use of
these substances will result in the contractor being released from the incident or work site. During off-incident periods, personnel are responsible for proper conduct and maintenance of fitness for duty. Drug
or alcohol abuse resulting in unfitness for duty will normally result in the contractor being released from the incident. 
 (b) Performance
of these contract services may involve work and/or residence on Federal property (e.g., National Forests and National Parks, etc.). Contractor’s employees are expected to follow the rules of conduct established which apply to all Government and
non-Government personnel working or residing on Government facilities. 
 (c) The Contracting Officer
may, in writing, require the Contractor to remove from the work site any employee the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative deems incompetent, unsafe, careless or otherwise objectionable or for theft, possession and/or removal of
materials, supplies, equipment or any Government-owned or leased property. 

  
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	C-13	 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL 

(a) The CO or Agency Inspector Pilot may suspend a Contractor pilot who fails to follow safe operating practices, does ineffective work, or
exhibits conduct detrimental to the purpose for which contracted, or is under suspension or revocation by another government agency. 
 (b)
Upon involvement in an Aircraft Accident or NTSB Reportable Incident (see 49 CFR Part 830), a Pilot operating under this contract shall be suspended from performing Pilot duties under this contract and any other activity authorized under the
Interagency Pilot Qualification Card(s) issued to the Pilot pending the investigation outcome. 
 (c) Upon involvement in an Incident with
Potential as defined under mishaps, a Pilot operating under this contract may be suspended from performing Pilot duties under this contract and any other activity authorized under the Interagency Pilot Qualification Card(s) issued to the Pilot
pending the incident investigation outcome. 
 (d) When a Pilot is suspended, and when requested, the Interagency Pilot Qualification Card(s)
shall be surrendered to the CO or Agency Inspector Pilot. Suspension will continue until: 
 (1) The investigation findings and decision
indicate no further suspension is required and the Interagency Pilot Qualification Card(s) is returned to the Pilot. 
 OR 

(2) Revocation action to cancel the interagency pilot authorization(s) is taken by the issuing agency in accordance with agency procedures.

  

	C-14	 SUBSTITUTION/REPLACEMENT OR ADDITION OF AIRCRAFT 

If an aircraft is due scheduled maintenance or requires maintenance to correct any deficiencies to the aircraft, the contractor may substitute
or replace the aircraft with an approved (carded) aircraft equal to or greater than the awarded performance at no cost to the government to include positioning of replacement aircraft. Flight time, availability or standby shall not be paid to
facilitate replacements or substitutions. The contractor is required to give three (3) day notice for substitution of aircraft for required maintenance, other substitutions or replacement request will be on a
case-by-case basis. All requests for substitutions or replacements shall be coordinated with an Aviation Maintenance Inspector and the Contracting Officer. Final approval must be obtained and documented from
the CO on all substitutions and replacements. Once approval is obtained the contractor shall notify the ordering dispatch office of the substitution or replacement. 
  

	C-15	 RELIEF PILOT 

The Contractor shall furnish a current and qualified relief pilot to meet the days off requirements in accordance with the ‘Flight Hour
and Duty Limitations’ clause. 
 To mitigate 6/36 flight hour and duty limitations the CO/COR/ATGS may order an additional pilot. When
additional pilots are ordered the contractor will be reimbursed for approved transportation costs and RON per the FTRs and the rate specified in B-2 “Optional Pilot” “Fixed Daily Rate” will
be added as “other charges” on the ABS invoice. 

  
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	C-16	 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS 

All flight time, regardless of how or where performed, except personal pleasure flying, will be reported by each flight crewmember and used to
administer flight hour and duty time limitations. Commercial flight time to and from the Assigned Work Location as a flight crewmember (commuting) will 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 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. 
 (a) Duty shall include flight time, ground duty of any kind, and standby or alert status at any location. This
restriction does not include “on-call” status outside of any required rest or off-duty periods. 

(b) Flight time shall not exceed a total of eight (8) hours per day. 

(c) Assigned duty of any kind shall not exceed 14 hours in any 24-hour period. Within any 24-hour period, Pilots shall have a minimum of ten (10) consecutive hours off duty immediately prior to the beginning of any duty-day. 

(d) Flight crewmembers accumulating 36 hours of flight time in any six (6) consecutive days or less are required to have the following day
off. Maximum cumulative flight hours shall not exceed 42 hours in any six (6) consecutive days. 
 (e) Within any 24-hour period, flight crewmembers shall have a minimum of ten (10) consecutive uninterrupted hours off duty immediately prior to the beginning of any duty day. 

(f) During any 14 consecutive day period, flight crewmembers shall be off-duty for two (2), 24-hour periods from the time of last duty. The 24 hour off-duty periods need not be consecutive. 

(g) Local travel up to a maximum of 30 minutes each way between the work site and place of lodging will not be considered duty time. When one-way travel exceeds 30 minutes, the total travel time shall be considered as part of the duty day. 

(h) During times of prolonged heavy fire activity, the Government may issue a notice reducing the Pilot duty day/flight time and/or increasing off-duty days on a geographical or agency-wide basis. 
 (i)
Two-Pilot crews flying point-to-point (airport to airport, etc.) shall be limited to ten (10) flight hours flight time in
any duty day. (An aircraft that departs “Airport A,” flies reconnaissance on a fire, and then flies to “Airport B,” is not point-to-point). 

(j) Pilots may be relieved from duty for fatigue or other causes created by unusually strenuous or severe duty before reaching duty
limitations. 
 (k) When Pilot acts as a mechanic, mechanic duties in excess of two (2) hours will apply as flight hours on a one-to-one basis toward flight hour limitations. 

  
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 (l) Relief, additional, or substitute Pilots reporting for duty under this contract shall
furnish a record of all duty and all flight hours during the previous 14 days. 
 Mechanic Duty Limitations. The contractor shall be
responsible to ensure maintenance personnel and providers meet the following duty limitations and make records of duty times for any maintenance personnel performing inspections or maintenance available to the government upon request 

(1) Within any 24-hour period, maintenance personnel shall have a minimum of eight
(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 work site and place of lodging shall not be considered duty time. When one way travel exceeds 30
minutes, the total travel time shall be considered as part of the duty day. 
 (2) Mechanics shall have two (2), 24-hour time periods off duty during any 14-day period. 
 (3)
Duty includes standby, work, or alert status at any location. 
 (4) Mechanics may be removed from duty for fatigue or other causes created
by unusually strenuous or severe duty before reaching duty limitations. 
 (5) The mechanic shall be responsible to keep the Government
apprised of their ground duty limitation status. 
  

	C-17	 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY 

(a) The Contractor shall furnish the COR with a copy of all reports required to be submitted to the FAA in accordance with 14 CFR that relate
to pilot and maintenance personnel performance, aircraft airworthiness or operations. The Contractor will submit an FAA Form 8010-4, Malfunction or Defect Report, or file electronically in the FAA’s
Service Difficulty Reporting (SDR) system any maintenance deficiency identified in 14 CFR Part 21.3(c), 135.415, 135.417 or as requested by the government for what it considers a significant discrepancy. 

(b) Following the occurrence of a mishap, the CO or designated representative will evaluate whether noncompliance or violation of provisions of
the contract have occurred. 
 (c) The Contractor shall develop, maintain and utilize a Safety Management System (SMS) necessary to assure
safety of ground and flight operations. The development and maintenance of these programs are a material part of the performance of the contract. When the CO, in conjunction with the agency Aviation Safety Manager determines the safety programs do
not adequately promote the safety of operations, the Government may terminate the contract for cause as provided in the “Contract Terms and Conditions” when factors indicate a lack of compliance. Examples of such termination causal factors
are (1) personnel activities, (2) maintenance, (3) safety and risk management, and (4) compliance with regulations. 
 (d) The
Contractor shall fully cooperate with the CO in the fulfillment of this paragraph. The CO may suspend performance of this contract work, during the evaluation period used to determine cause as stated above. Upon request of the government, the
contractor will provide copies of pertinent records and data (CVR, FDR, OLMS, etc.). 

  
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 (e) The Aviation Safety Communique (SAFECOM) database fulfills the Aviation Mishap
Information System (AMIS) requirements for aviation mishap reporting for the US Forest Service and the Department of Interior agencies. Categories of reports include incidents, hazards, maintenance, and airspace. The system uses the SAFECOM form to
report any condition, observation, act, maintenance problem, or circumstance with personnel or the aircraft that has the potential to cause an aviation-related mishap. Contractors are to use this system to report while on contract to the USFS. 

(f) The SAFECOM system is not intended for initiating punitive or disciplinary actions and is not to be used for claims or contract evaluation
/determination purposes. The goal of the SAFECOM system is to create a reporting culture that encourages open and honest reporting that improves the safety of aviation operations. SAFECOMs should be utilized in tailgate safety sessions, after action
reviews, and briefings only after they have been properly managed through the system. 
 Submitting a SAFECOM is not a substitute for “on-the-spot” correction(s) to a safety concern. It is imperative that safety issues be addressed at the local level as well as being documented in a SAFECOM.
SAFECOM managers at all levels may have additional corrective actions and input. 
 (g) SAFECOM managers at all levels are responsible for
protecting personal data and sanitizing SAFECOMs prior to any distribution and/or posting to the public. The SAFECOM system contains Personal Identifiable Information (PII) which is subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a that must
be protected and safeguarded. In the event of an accident, NTSB law 49 CFR 831.11 and 831.13 which respectively, specify certain criteria for participation in NTSB investigations and limitations on the dissemination of investigation information
applies. 
 (h) In order for SAFECOM’s to be effective as an accident prevention tool, they must be reported as soon as possible to the
agency with operational control of the aircraft at the time of the event. SAFECOMs can be submitted online at www.safecom.gov or via phone at 888-464-7427. Hard copies
of the OAS-34/FS-5700-14 form can be faxed to OAS at
208-433-5007; USFS at 208-387-5735 or submitted through the Unit/Forest Aviation Officer.

 (i) Contractors Stand-Down or Deactivation 

(1) The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer by telephone, followed up with a written notification (email or letter) to
the Contracting Officer, when the Contractor implements a stand-down or when the Contractor de-activates any or all of the aircraft/fleet that is operating in compliance with this contract. The
Contractor’s verbal and written notifications shall include all of the tail number(s) for all the effected aircraft, the rationale for the stand-down/deactivation, and the estimated duration of the stand-down or the deactivation. 

(2) The Contractor shall also notify the Contracting Officer by telephone, followed up with a written notification (email or letter) to the
Contracting Officer of the planned reactivation date for each of the effected aircraft. The Contractor’s verbal and written notifications shall include the tail number(s) of all of the reactivated aircraft, the rationale/corrective action plan
(if applicable), and the date(s) of the reactivation(s). 
 Note: Once a Contracting Officer has been officially notified of a
Contractor implemented stand-down and/or deactivation, the Contracting Officer shall notify the appropriate Government officials accordingly. 

  
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	C-18	 MISHAPS 

(a) Reporting 
 (1) While
operating under this contract the contractor must immediately, and by the most expeditious means available, notify the NTSB AND the appropriate agency Aviation Safety Manager (ASM) when an “Aircraft Accident” or NTSB reportable
“Incident” occurs. 
 (2) The toll free 24-hour Interagency Aircraft Accident Reporting
Hot Line number is: 1-888-4MISHAP
(1-888-464-7427) 

(b) Forms Submission 
 Following
an “Aircraft Accident” or when requested by the NTSB following notification of a reportable “Incident,” the Contractor must provide the agency Air Safety Investigator with information necessary to complete a NTSB Form 6120.1/2
“Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report”. 
 (c) Wreckage Preservation 

(1) The Contractor shall not permit removal or alteration of the aircraft, aircraft equipment, including fuel servicing vehicles (fuel
samples), support trailers/vehicles and equipment or records following an “Aircraft Mishap” which results in any damage to the aircraft or injury to personnel until authorized to do so by the CO. Exceptions are when threat-to-life or property exists; the aircraft is blocking an airport runway, etc. The CO shall be immediately notified when such actions take place. Upon request of the
government, the contractor will provide copies of pertinent records and data (CVR, FDR, OLMS, etc.) following a mishap. 
 (2) The
NTSB’s release of the wreckage does not constitute a release by the CO, who shall maintain control of the wreckage and related equipment until all investigations are complete. 

(d) Investigation 
 The Contractor
shall maintain an accurate record of all aircraft accidents, incidents, aviation hazards and injuries to Contractor or Government personnel arising in the course of performance under this Contract. Further, the Contractor fully agrees to cooperate
with the USFS during an investigation and make available personnel, personnel records, aircraft records, and any equipment, damaged or undamaged, deemed necessary by the USFS. Following a mishap, the Contractor shall ensure that personnel (Pilot,
mechanics, etc.) associated with the aircraft will remain in the vicinity of the mishap until released by the CO. 
 (e) Related Costs 

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

  
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 (f) Search, Rescue, and Salvage 

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

	C-19	 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

The minimum PPE for mission flights above 500 feet AGL shall consist of: 

 

	 	•	 	 Leather or Nomex® shoes or boots 

 

	 	•	 	 Full length cotton or Nomex® pants or flight suit. The
pants or flight suit shall overlap shoes or boots when seated. 

  

	 	•	 	 Cotton or Nomex® shirt. Long Sleeves are recommended.

 The Contractor’s personnel may be required to wear additional or supplemental personal protective equipment when
such equipment is mandated and provided by the local user unit’s policy. 
  

	C-20	 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Clause 52.212-4 (a), the following is added:

 (a) Pre-Use Inspection of Equipment and Personnel 

(1) After award and any renewal, an inspection of the Contractor’s equipment and personnel shall be made. Inspections will be performed
during normal Government working hours at the designated home base location listed in Section B-1. 

(2) The aircraft and Pilot(s) will be made available for inspection as scheduled by the government. 

(3) At the scheduled inspection, the Contractor shall provide a complete listing of all FAA ADs and Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service
Bulletins (MSBs) applicable to the make, model, and series of aircraft being offered. Documentation of compliance to each AD and MSB will include date and method of compliance, date of recurring compliance, and an authorized signature and
certificate number will be recorded. The list shall be similar to that shown in AC 43-9, as amended. 

(4) All components or items installed in the offered aircraft that are subject to specified time basis or schedule (time/calendar life) for
inspection, overhaul, or replacement shall be listed and made available to the Government at time of inspection. The list shall include component name, serial number, service life or inspection/overhaul time, total time since major inspection,
overhaul, or replacement and hours/cycles calendar time remaining before required inspection, overhaul, or replacement. The list shall be similar to that shown in AC 43-9, as amended. 

The Contractor may be required to furnish a copy of the procedures manual and revisions as required by 14 CFR 135 (as applicable). 

  
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 (5) The items described below shall be made available at the
pre-use or renewal inspection: 
 (i) Certificates/Contract 

(A) Copy of 14 CFR 135 Operations Specifications (as applicable). 

(B) Complete copy of the contract, including modifications with each aircraft. 

(ii) Pilot(s) 
 (A) Completed
Airplane Pilot Qualifications and Approval Record Form (FS-5700-20) and Pilot log books. 

(B) FAA Pilot certificates. 

(C) Current FAA Pilot medical certificate. 

(D) Pilot 14 CFR 135 Airman Competency/Proficiency Check (FAA Form 8410-3). Category aircraft
requiring two pilots, competency proficiency checks per 14 CFR 61. 
 (E) The Contractor shall ensure that each Pilot reviews the contract
and receives a briefing from a Forest Service/OAS Pilot Inspector and signs the USDA Forest Service Aviation Operations Briefing: Fire Pre-Season Operations Guide for Fixed-Wing Pilots and Aircraft. 

(F) Current signed briefings shall be in receipt of the CO prior to operating under the contract and annually thereafter. Signed briefings
will be maintained with the pilot approval records. 
 (iii) Equipment 

(A) Appropriate equipment installed, or available to be installed, on the aircraft for the flight evaluation. 

(B) Aircraft maintenance records. 

(C) A&P Mechanic available. 

(D) Additional Equipment as offered. 
  

	C-21	 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES 

(a) All operating expenses incidental to the inspection shall be borne by the Contractor. 

(b) Pilot evaluation flights may require up to two (2) hours of flight time for each Pilot as deemed necessary by the Agency Inspector
Pilot. All evaluation flights shall be performed in a carded aircraft of like make and model furnished for the contract. 

  
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 (c) Documented discrepancies on the initial inspection shall be corrected within thirty
(30) days of inspection unless coordinated with the appropriate Regional Maintenance Inspector. Failure to correct discrepancies within thirty (30) days will result in a complete aircraft
re-inspection. The subsequent re-inspection costs shall be borne by the contractor. Re-inspection will take place at a
location determined by the Contracting Officer. 
  

	C-22	 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES 

When re-inspection is necessary because Contractor equipment and/or personnel did not satisfy the
initial inspection, or when inspecting substitute personnel and/or equipment subsequent to the initial pre-use inspection, the Contractor may be charged the actual costs incurred by the government in
performing the re-inspection. Re-inspections will be performed at a time and location mutually agreed to by the Contractor and CO. 

 

	C-23	 INSPECTIONS DURING USE 

(a) At any time during the contract period, the CO may require inspections/tests as deemed necessary to determine that the Contractor’s
equipment and/or personnel currently meet specifications. Government costs incurred during these inspections will not be charged to the Contractor. 

(b) Should the inspections/tests reveal deficiencies that require corrective action and subsequent
re-inspection, the actual costs incurred by the Government may be charged to the Contractor. 
 (c)
When the aircraft becomes unavailable due to mechanical breakdown, the Government reserves the right to inspect the aircraft after the Contractor’s mechanic has approved the aircraft for return to service. For items covered under 14 CFR
135.415, the Contractor shall furnish the CO with a completed copy of FAA Form 8010-4, Malfunction or Defect Report. 
  

	C-24	 RESERVED 

  

	C-25	 MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD (MAP) INCLUDING EXTENDED AND OPTIONAL USE 

(a) MAP will begin on the date stipulated in the Schedule of Items unless: 

(1) The Government fails to award the contract at least ten (10) days prior to the established start date 

OR 
 (2) By mutual
consent, a new starting date is established. When a new starting date is established, the number of net days in the availability period will remain the same. 

(b) During the MAP and any extensions thereof, availability is required 14 hours each day beginning at start of morning civil twilight unless
otherwise specified by the Contracting Officer. Contracts requiring night capability require 24 hours per day availability. 

  
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 (c) Pre/Post MAP. When a break in service occurs, outside of the MAP or extended use, the
aircraft may be hired under the optional use period clause. (Payment will be in accordance with C-32, Payment for Service in the Optional Use Period.) Availability begins when the aircraft departs from point
of hire. 
  

	C-26	 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS 

(a) Equipment. The aircraft and related equipment will be available 14 hours per day and will not be removed from the host base or
assigned work location without the approval of the Contracting Officer. 
 (1) Aircraft on an FAA Approved Aircraft Maintenance Programs
(for example, 100 hour Inspections, phase or progressive type inspection), and after having flown 100 or more hours following the start of the Mandatory Availability Period, the Contractor may perform scheduled inspection or maintenance without loss
of availability per the requirements in (i) thru (iii) below. From that time, after every subsequent 100 hours of flight (±10%), scheduled inspections or maintenance may be performed without loss of availability per the requirements in
(i) thru (iii) below. 
 (2) When the inspection is due and the aircraft and flight crew have been released for the day, the contractor
will be allowed to perform this scheduled inspection and/or maintenance, up to the end of the following calendar day, without assessment of unavailability. 

(3) When the aircraft is available for service, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the flight crew is also available.
If the flight crew is not available when the aircraft is returned to service, unavailability will be assessed from that time until such time that they do become available. If the entire calendar day is not used to perform maintenance, no credit of
that unused time shall be granted. 
 (4) During the MAP, the contractor may, with the approval of the CO, elect to use two
(2) additional non-paid calendar days for the accomplishment of scheduled maintenance. 
 (5)
These two (2) days need not be consecutive; however they will each be full calendar days. Contractor shall request approval from the CO at least 48 hours prior to the initiation of the additional scheduled maintenance days. Contractor will not
be assessed unavailability for performance purposes and will not be paid availability. 
 (6) Inclement weather conditions: The Pilot in
Command (PIC) is the final authority for the safety and security of the aircraft. When inclement weather may be a concern, both Pilot and ATGS/COR must develop a contingency plan to identify potential relocation destination (s) that will afford
the best protection for the aircraft Once agreed upon by both manager and pilot, the request to re-position or release the aircraft must be approved by aviation management staff (example: ATGS, FAO, AOBD, UAO,
UAM). 

  
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 (b) Personnel. Personnel will be in one of the following categories of availability

 (1) Standby: Personnel will be on standby status each day. The beginning of the Standby period will be set by the CO and may be adjusted
from day-to-day. Once Standby begins, the standby period will continue for nine (9) consecutive hours regardless of the payment status of the aircraft. During the
Standby period, with the exception of the first 30 minute period to accommodate preflight, the personnel/aircraft shall be able to respond to a dispatch within 15 minutes unless an alternate response time is established by the CO. 

(2) Extended Standby (that period over nine (9) hours per day per authorized crew member) is not intended to compensate the contractor on
a one-to one basis for all hours necessary to service and maintain the aircraft, nor is it paid while crew is traveling to and from place of lodging. Extended standby must be specifically ORDERED and
documented on the Flight Use Invoice by the Government and only in unusual circumstances will the Government compensate the Contractor for extended standby when the aircraft is not also available for immediate dispatch. Extended Standby is not
applicable to double-flight crews. Extended Standby applies only to the awarded number of compensable personnel provided with each aircraft. 

(3) Authorized Break. During the standby period, requirements may be modified by the CO to allow Contractor’s personnel time off away
from the assigned work location or to conduct routine maintenance. No deduction of availability will be made for such authorized breaks except when Contractor personnel fail to return to Standby upon request. The Contractor will provide the CO with
information on how to contact Contractor personnel. Personnel will be allowed one (1) hour to return to standby status after the contact attempt is made. Failure to return to work within one (1) hour will result in loss of availability.

 (4) Release-from-Duty. The Contractor’s personnel may be released and be considered off duty prior to completion of their individual
crew duty limitation period. Once released, the Contractor personnel are not required to return to Standby status the same day. Service shall be recorded as fully available provided the CO has approved release of the Contractor’s personnel in
advance. 
 (5) Additional maintenance days for scheduled maintenance. During the MAP, contractor may, with the approval of the CO, elect to
use two (2) additional non-paid calendar days for the accomplishment of scheduled maintenance. These two (2) days need not be consecutive; however they will each be full calendar days. Contractor
shall request approval from the CO at least 48 hours prior to the initiation of the additional scheduled maintenance days. Contractor will not be assessed unavailability for performance purposes paragraph C-27
(a). 
  

	C-27	 UNAVAILABILITY 

(a) The Contractor will be considered to be “Unavailable” whenever equipment or personnel are unable to perform or fail to perform
the requirements of this Contract. Also the aircraft will be considered unavailable when the pilot, mechanic, or fuel servicing vehicle driver cannot perform because of duty limitations unless a relief crew is provided. Unavailability however, will
not be assessed when pilot(s) has reached flight and/or duty limitations while performing under this Contract when the conditions in C-16 Flight and Duty Limitations occur. 

  
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 (b) The Government may exercise its right to terminate for cause if there is unavailability
in excess of three (3) full, consecutive calendar days (not to include the two (2) approved scheduled maintenance days) or occurrence of unavailability during ten (10) percent of the total days in the Availability Period. 

(c) Unavailability status will continue until the deficiency is corrected. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to inform the CO whenever
the equipment or personnel become available. Inspection by the Government after a performance failure has occurred will be made as promptly as possible after the Contractor has given notice that the deficiency has been corrected. When Inspection
reveals that the failure has been corrected, the Contractor will be considered in “Available” status from the time the Contractor gives notice to the Government that the deficiency has been corrected. The CO retains the right to require
aircraft and personnel review and/or check flights at Contractor’s expense. 
 (d) Periods of Unavailability will be accumulated for the
day and posted on the Flight Use Invoice as actual clock unavailability. 
  

	C-28	 PAYMENT PROCEDURES 

(a) All flight time, daily availability and other authorized charges or deductions shall be recorded on a flight use invoice in Aviation
Business System (ABS). At the end of each day data shall be entered and reviewed by the Government and the Contractor’s Representative. 

(b) Approved invoices will be packaged electronically for payment on a semi-monthly basis for submission through the ABS process and
electronically forwarded to the contractor for review and approval. Corrections shall be returned electronically to the designated representative for resolution. Upon approval, the package will be electronically forwarded to the Albuquerque Service
Center (ASC) for payment. Invoices accumulated during the first half of the month will be processed for payment about the 15th and those accumulated during the last half of the month will be
processed about the 1st of the following month. 
 Go to
http://www.fs.fed.us/business/abs “Getting Started” for instructions and more information 
 (c) Upon completion of the
Availability Period or any extension thereof, final payment will not be made until all Government-furnished property has been returned and a Contract Release form (as applicable) has been completed. The final Flight Use Invoice payment will be
accompanied by the completed Contract Release and Transfer of Property. 
  

	C-29	 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT 

Flight Time Measurement 
 (a)
Payment for flight time will be made only when flight is properly ordered by designated personnel. Payment will be made based upon the applicable rate specified in the Schedule of Items. 

(b) Flight time will be measured in hours and tenths and will be made by a flight hour meter (Hobbs) that runs only when aircraft is in flight.
In the event that the flight hour meter malfunctions during flight, the elapsed time method using clock time will be used. 
 (c) Flight
(ferry) time of aircraft to an alternate location will be paid at the flight rate specified in the Schedule of Items. 

  
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	C-30	 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY 

(a) Payment of availability will be made at the applicable daily rate in the Schedule of Items and will be recorded in ABS as appropriate. 

(b) The Government will pay daily availability as specified in this section. The maximum amount of availability to be earned per day is the
daily availability offered. 
 (c) Availability for the aircraft (maximum 14 hours-single crew) will be ordered, measured, and recorded each
day. 
  

	C-31	 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY 

(a) Extended Standby (that period over the first, nine (9) hours of standby per day, per authorized crewmember) will be measured in hours
(rounded to the next full-hour and paid at the rate specified in the Schedule of Items) for all Extended Standby ordered by the CO/COR and performed by the Contractor when the crew meets the Standby requirement in accordance with Section C-26, Daily Availability Requirements. 
 (b) Extended Standby is not applicable on days when mobilization
or demobilization is paid. 
 (c) The Contractor will not be compensated for Extended Standby when the aircraft is not available for
immediate dispatch, except when authorized by the CO/COR. 
 (d) Extended Standby is applicable to Alaska assignments. 

 

	C-32	 PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE OPTIONAL-USE PERIOD

 (a) Daily Availability Rate plus Specified Flight Rate Method 

(1) The Contractor will be paid for availability and flight in accordance with C-29, Payment for
Flight and C-30, Payment for Availability. 
 (2) Unavailability will be deducted in accordance with
C-27, Unavailability. 
 (3) Any additional payments will be made in accordance with C-40, Miscellaneous Costs to the Contractor. 
  

	C-33	 RESERVED 

  

	C-34	 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS 

The Contractor is responsible for all mobilization and demobilization costs to the initial host base and from the final host base location.
When the initial dispatch is to an alternate base, the Government shall be entitled to the equivalent of one round trip at no cost from the Contractor’s home base to the initial host base and return from the final host base. 

  
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	C-35	 CONTRACTOR STAND-DOWN OR DEACTIVATION 

(a) The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer by telephone, followed up with a written notification (email or letter) to
the Contracting Officer, when the Contractor implements a stand-down or when the Contractor de-activates any or all of the aircraft/fleet that is operating in compliance with this contract. The
Contractor’s verbal and written notifications shall include all of the tail number(s) for all the effected aircraft, the rationale for the stand-down/deactivation, and the estimated duration of the stand-down or the deactivation. 

(b) The Contractor shall also notify the Contracting Officer by telephone, followed up with a written notification (email or letter) to the
Contracting Officer of the planned reactivation date for each of the effected aircraft. The Contractor’s verbal and written notifications shall include the tail number(s) of all of the reactivated aircraft, the rationale/corrective action plan
(if applicable), and the date(s) of the reactivation(s). Once a Contracting Officer has been officially notified of a Contractor implemented stand-down and/or deactivation, the Contracting Officer shall notify the appropriate Government officials
accordingly. 
 (c) The contractor must also comply with all requirements of C-17 Accident Prevention
and Safety and C-18 Mishaps. 
  

	C-36	 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT AIRCRAFT 

When substitute or replacement aircraft are approved for use by the Contracting Officer, the following payment terms will apply: 

(a) Availability – The same rate applicable to the aircraft that is being substituted or replaced. 

(b) Flight – The rate applicable to the make, model, and series of the substitute or replacement aircraft. 

 

	C-37	 FOOD AND DRINK 

During days of high incident activity when the Government deems it necessary to provide food and drink refreshments to flight crews for
sustained operations, the Government will furnish such items at Government expense. 
  

	C-38	 RESERVED 

  

	C-39	 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE 

The Contractor shall receive an overnight allowance for each Pilot for each night that the Government requests the Pilot to stay at a location
other than the Home Base. The Government will pay the Contractor the actual cost of lodging up to the current standard maximum rate that is allowed (or high rate, if applicable) as established by the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).
Rates are available at: www.gsa.gov/perdiem 
 (a) Overnight allowance will not be paid when the aircraft is assigned to its Home
Base. 
 (b) If partial overnight allowance is provided by the Government, the Contractor will be reimbursed at current FTR rates for the
portion that is Contractor provided. 

  
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 (c) The appropriate rate for meals and incidental expenses will be paid unless the Government
makes three meals available to the Contractor. 
 (d) The Contractor’s lodging will be paid only when lodging is not furnished by the
Government. If the Contractor elects to not utilize Government provided lodging, there is no reimbursement for lodging or transportation costs incurred by the Contractor. When the FTR rate changes, the change in overnight allowance to the Contractor
will become effective on the effective date of the FTR change. 
 (e) The Flight Use Report shall clearly show the county or city where the
overnight occurred. High rate claims for subsistence that do not include this information will be reduced to the standard rate. 
 (f) In the
event that FTR rate(s) are not available, the CO/COR shall be notified and the Flight Use Report documented accordingly. 
 (g) Itemized
receipts must support claims for reimbursement and must be kept on file by the contractor. Copies of receipts shall be provided to the government upon request. 
  

	C-40	 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR 

Miscellaneous, unforeseen costs incurred by the Contractor while performing under the terms of the contract may be reimbursed at actual cost
when approved by the CO. Examples of such items are airport landing fees, airport use costs (tie-downs), and rental car use if Government transportation is not available. Rental car expenditure shall be
authorized prior to commitment and documented on the FS-6500-122 accordingly. Supporting itemized paid receipts shall be provided to the CO or COR. Claims for
reimbursement shall be documented on the FS 6500-122 (Flight Use Report) at the time incurred. 
  

	C-41	 PERFORMANCE BY GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PILOT 

(a) General 
 (1) The
following provisions shall apply to the performance of work under the contract, on an intermittent and short term basis, when the utilization of a qualified Government Pilot is authorized by the Contractor. All other provisions not expressly changed
herein continue to apply. 
 (2) Qualified Government Pilots may operate Contractor aircraft on a case by case basis, upon written approval
of the Regional Aviation Officer (RAO) and the CO. Government pilots must complete the operators CFR 14 135 training and be listed on the insurance policy of the vendor. 

(3) Government Pilot operations will be in compliance with the USDA Forest Service Manual (FSM) 5700 and Title 14, Part 91 of the CFR,
including those portions that apply to civil aircraft except as noted in the agency manuals. 
 (4) Appropriate records to establish the
qualifications and experience of the Government Pilot will be furnished to the Contractor upon request. 

  
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 (5) The Contractor may conduct check rides and/or training of Government Pilots for
familiarization in the Contractor’s aircraft. The cost of check rides and flight training, if required, will be borne by the Government. 

(6) Approval of a Government Pilot to perform work under the contract rests solely with the Contractor. 

(7) The Loss, Damage, or Destruction clause, is applicable to this contract when the Contractor authorizes performance by a Government Pilot.

 (8) The payment provisions of the contract remain unchanged. 

(9) Shall not function as Contractor’s scheduled relief Pilot. 

(b) Loss, Damage, or Destruction 

(1) The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the Government harmless from any and all losses or damage to the aircraft furnished under this
contract except as provided in (4)(i) below. 
 (2) For the purpose of fulfilling his obligation under this paragraph, the Contractor shall
procure and maintain during the term of this contract, and any extension thereof, have insurance acceptable to the CO. The Contractor’s insurance coverage shall apply to Pilots furnished by the Government to operate the aircraft. The parties
named insured under the policies shall be the Contractor and the United States of America. The Contractor may request a list of Government Pilots by name and qualification who are potential Pilots. 

(3) Prior to the commencement of work hereunder, the Contractor shall furnish the CO a copy of the insurance policy or policies or a
certificate of insurance issued by the underwriter(s) showing that the coverage required by this clause has been obtained. 
 (4) Each
policy or certificate evidencing the insurance shall contain an endorsement that provides that the insurance company will notify the CO 30 days prior to the effective date of any cancellation or termination of any policy or certificate or any
modification of a policy or certificate that adversely affects the interest of the Government in such insurance. The notice shall be sent by registered mail and shall identify this contract, the name and address of the Contracting Office, the
policy, and the insured. 
 (5) If the aircraft is damaged or destroyed while in the custody and control of the Government, the Government
will reimburse the Contractor for the deductible (if any) stipulated in the insurance coverage as follows: 
 (i) In-Motion Accidents—Up to five (5) percent of the current insured value of the aircraft stated in the policy. 

  
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	C-42	 COMMERCIAL FILMING AND VIDEOTAPING 

(a) In accordance with 36 C.F.R. Part 251 and U.S. Forest Service Manuals 1600 and 2700 all commercial filming or videotaping (e.g., filming
for feature films, reality shows, documentaries, television specials, etc.) on National Forest System lands requires the filming entity to apply for, and obtain, a special use authorization prior to the start of any filming, or associated
activities, on National Forest System lands. This requirement is applicable to filming directly by contractors and is also applicable to filming of contractors of the U.S. Forest Service while on National Forest System lands. 

(b) Any filming, or associated activities, occurring on National Forest System lands pursuant to a properly acquired special use authorization
may be limited or prohibited during a fire fighting or incident support situation at the discretion of the Incident Commander or applicable government authority. 

(c) All contractually required recorded data, and images and voice data collected or stored from radios, sensors, phones, cameras or other
audio and image recording devices are the property of the of the USDA Forest Service while on contract. 
 (d) This will include but not be
limited to, Additional Telemetry Units, Automated Flight Following, and Operational Loads Monitoring data and data collected or stored from EO/IR sensors, any cameras, radios or other audio and video recording devices owned by the Contractor,
Contractor representatives or the Forest Service. Use of the audio and image data outside of the scope of the Contract is prohibited unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. 

 

	C-43	 DEFINITIONS 

As used throughout this contract, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below: 

Additional Personnel. Additional personnel specifically ordered by the CO where it is to the Government’s advantage to have
additional availability of the aircraft (not to be confused with a relief Pilot furnished by Contractor to replace primary Pilot). 
 Air
Tactical. Special mission flights above 500 feet AGL involving the aerial airspace management and use of aviation resources. 

Aircraft Accident. An occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft, which takes place between the time any person boards the
aircraft with the intention of flight and all such persons have disembarked, and in which any person suffers death or serious injury, or in which the aircraft receives substantial damage. 

Aircraft Incident. An occurrence other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft, which affects or could affect the
safety of operations. 
 Aircraft Make and Model. A specific make and basic model of aircraft, including modification; e.g., a Cessna
206 
 Aircraft Make, Model, and Series . A specific make, model, and series of aircraft including modification (e.g., a Cessna 310 is
not the same make, model, and series as a Cessna 337). 
 Airspace Conflict. A near mid-air
collision, intrusion, or violation of airspace rules. 

  
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 Alert Status. A status subject to flight and duty limitations, in which the Contractor
has 1 hour to return to standby if ordered by the CO to do so. 
 Assigned Work Location. A location other than the Home Base,
established to permit operation from vicinity of a project area. 
 Aviation Hazard. Any condition, act, or set of circumstances that
exposes an individual to unnecessary risk or harm during aviation operations. 
 Call-When-Needed. A term used to identify the
furnishing of services on an “as needed basis” or “intermittent use” in Government procurement agreements. There is no guarantee the Government will place any orders and the Contractor is not obligated to accept any orders.
However, once the Contractor accepts an order, the Contractor is obligated to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein. 

Cargo. Any item that is not an occupant or part of the aircraft carried by the aircraft. 

Civil Twilight. Begins in the morning, and ends in the evening when the center of the sun is geometrically 6° below the horizon.

 Contractor. An operator being paid by the Government for services. 

Crew Member. A person assigned to perform duties in an aircraft during flight time. 

Cruising Speed, Service Ceiling, and Cruising Range. Shall be the same as applied by the CAB and FAA, United States Department of
Transportation and the aircraft manufacturer. 
 Empty Weight. The last weight and moment entry on the aircraft weight and balance
record. Empty weight is determined using weight and balance data which was determined by actual weighing of the aircraft within 36-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 affects the center of gravity of the aircraft. 

Equipped Weight. Equipped weight equals the Empty Weight (as listed in the Weight and Balance Data) plus the weight of lubricants
and onboard equipment required by the contract (e.g., survival kit). 
 The aircraft equipped weight is determined using weight and balance
data which was determined by actual weighing of the aircraft within 36-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 affects the center of gravity of the aircraft. 
 Fatal Injury. Any injury, which results in death
within 30 days of the accident. 
 Federal Aviation Regulations. Rules and regulations contained in Title 14 of the Code of Federal
Regulations. 
 Ferry Flight. Movement of the aircraft under its own power from point-to-point without passenger(s) or cargo. 

  
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 Fire Reconnaissance. Special mission flights above 500 feet AGL involving the
detection of fires. 
 Flight Crew. Those Contractor personnel required by the Federal Aviation Administration to operate the aircraft
safely while performing under the contract to the Government. 
 Flight Manager. Designated Government Representative for all
passengers on a flight. 
 Fully Operational. Aircraft, Pilot(s), other personnel, repairs, operating supplies, service facilities,
and incidentals necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft both on the ground and in the air. 
 Fully Rated Capacity. The
number of passenger seats or pounds of cargo load authorized in the applicable Type Certificate Data Sheet. 
 Gross Weight. The
loaded weight of an aircraft. Gross weight includes the total weight of the aircraft, the weight of the fuel and oil, and the weight of the entire load it is carrying. 

Ground Mishap, Aircraft. An aircraft mishap in which there is no intent to fly; however, the power plants and/or rotors are in operation
and damage incurred requiring replacement or repair of rotors, propellers, wheels, tires, wing tips, flaps, etc., or an injury is incurred requiring first aid or medical attention. 

Hazard. Any condition, act or set of circumstances that exposes an individual to unnecessary risk or harm during aviation operations.

 Home Base. The home base shall be the primary address listed on the FAR 135 Air Carrier Operating certificate issued by certificate
holding FAA District Office. 
 Incident. An occurrence other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft, which
affects or could affect the safety of operations. 
 Incident with Potential. An incident that narrowly misses being an accident and
in which the circumstances indicate serious potential for substantial damage or injury. 
 Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). As defined
in 14 CFR 91. 
 Internal Cargo Compartments. An area within the aircraft specifically designed to carry cargo. 

Law Enforcement. Those duties carried out by agency personnel together with personnel from cooperating agencies, to enforce various
Federal laws applicable to trespass (those activities relating to timber, grazing, fire, occupancy and others). Other activities can include those that are illegal under the antiquities acts and the manufacturing, production, and trafficking of
substances in violation of the Controlled Substances Act (16 U.S.C. 559b-f)) and other illegal activities occurring on agency jurisdictional lands. Specific law enforcement activities can include surveillance
(visual, infrared, or photographic), transportation of law enforcement personnel and persons in custody and transportation of property (both internally and externally). 

Life-Threatening. A situation or occurrence of a serious nature, developing suddenly and unexpectedly and demanding immediate action to
prevent loss of life. 

  
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 Maintenance Deficiency. An equipment defect or failure which affects or could affect
the safety of operations, or that causes an interruption to the services being performed. 
 Maximum Certificated Gross Weight:
Maximum certificated gross weight is the absolute maximum allowable weight (crew, passengers, fuel, oil, fluids, cargo, and special equipment) as established by the manufacturer and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. 

Medical Attention. An injury, less than serious, for which a physician prescribes medical treatment and makes a charge for this service.

 Mission Flights. The use of an aircraft that in-itself constitutes discharge of official
Forest Service responsibilities. Mission flights may be either routine or emergency, and may include such activities as lead plane, smokejumper/Para cargo, aerial photography, mobilization/demobilization of emergency support resources,
reconnaissance, survey, and project support. Mission flights do not include official travel to make speeches, attend conferences or meetings, or make routine site visits. 

Mishap, Aviation. Mishaps include aircraft accidents, incidents-with-potential, aircraft incidents, and aircraft maintenance
deficiencies. 
 Mountain Flying. Conducting flight operations that require special techniques including take offs and landings at
locations with 5,000 feet above sea level or greater pressure altitudes, at temperature ranges above 75 degrees F, and or limited and unimproved airstrips. 

Night Operations. For ordered flight missions that are performed under the contract, night shall mean: 30 minutes after official sunset
to 30 minutes before official sunrise, based on local time of appropriate sunrise/sunset tables nearest to the planned destination. 

Occupant: Any crew or passenger that is aboard an aircraft. 

Operating Agency. An executive agency or any entity thereof using agency aircraft, which it does not own. 

Operational Control. The condition existing when an entity exercises authority over initiating, conducting or terminating a flight. 

Operator. Any person who causes or authorizes the operation of an aircraft, such as the owner, lessee, or bailee of an aircraft. 

Passenger. Any person aboard an aircraft who does not perform the function of a flight crewmember or crewmember. 

Passenger Seating Capacity. Number of passenger seats excluding Pilot(s). 

Pilot-In-Command (PIC). The Pilot responsible for the
operation and safety of the aircraft during the time defined as flight time. 
 Point-to-Point. Aircraft operations between any two geographic locations operationally suitable for takeoff and landing (airport to airport). A flight to a designated or defined mountain/remote airstrip
(category 4) does not constitute a point to point flight. 

  
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 Portable Electronic Device: Any kind of electronic device, typically but not limited
to consumer electronics, brought on board the aircraft that is not permanently installed and part of the approved aircraft configuration. Electrical energy can be provided from internal sources, such as batteries, an aircraft power source or both.
This includes transmitting PEDs (T-PEDs). 
 Precautionary Landing. A landing necessitated by
apparent impending failure of engines, systems, or components, which makes continued flight inadvisable. 
 Resource Reconnaissance.
Special mission flights above 500 feet AGL involving observation and fact-finding reconnaissance, i.e. wildlife monitoring, snow surveys, search and rescue, timber and range surveys, insect and disease surveys, law enforcement, and aerial
photography. 
 SAFECOM. Used to report any condition, observance, act, maintenance problem, or circumstance, which has potential to
cause an aviation related mishap. The purpose of the SAFECOM form is not intended to be punitive in nature. It will be used to disseminate safety information to aviation managers, and also to aid in accident prevention by trend monitoring and
tracking. See www.safecom.gov 
 Serious Injury. Any injury which: (1) requires hospitalization for more than 48-hours, commencing within 7-days from the date the injury was received; (2) results in a fracture of any bone (except simple fractures of fingers, toes or nose); (3)
causes severe hemorrhages, nerve, muscle or tendon damage; (4) involves any internal organ; or; (5) involves second or third-degree burns, or any burns affecting more than 5% of the body surface. 

Special Mission Aircraft. Aircraft approved for other than point to point only missions. Transportation is limited to personnel required
to carry out the special mission of the aircraft. 
 Special Missions. Aviation resource mission in direct support of incidents, e.g.,
air tactical, fire reconnaissance, resource reconnaissance, all-risk, mountain/remote airstrips (category 4), and other missions requiring special qualifications, training, and/or equipment. 

Substantial Damage. Any damage or failure which adversely affects the structural strength, performance or flight characteristics of the
aircraft, and which would normally require major repair or replacement of the affected component. Engine failure or damage limited to an engine if only one engine fails or rotor or propeller blades and damage to landing gear, wheels, tires, flaps,
engine accessories, brakes, or wing tips are not considered “substantial damage” for the purpose of this part. 
 Useful
Load. The maximum allowable weight (passengers and/or cargo) that can be carried in any one mission. 
 Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
As defined in 14 CFR Part 91. 

  
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	C-44	 ABBREVIATIONS 

 

			
	A&P	  	Airframe & Powerplant (Mechanic)
	ABS	  	Aviation Business Systems
	AC	  	Advisory Circular
	ACCO	  	Air Carrier/Commercial Operator
	AD	  	Airworthiness Directive
	ADS-B	  	Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
	AFF	  	Automated Flight Following
	AMI	  	Aviation Maintenance Inspector
	ASP	  	Aviation Safety Plan
	ATC	  	Air Traffic Control
	BOA	  	Basic Ordering Agreement
	CAB	  	Civil Aeronautics Board
	CG	  	Center of Gravity
	CO	  	Contracting Officer
	CFR	  	Code of Federal Regulations
	COR	  	Contracting Officer’s Representative
	COTR	  	Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative
	CWN	  	Call-when-Needed (Agreement)
	DOI	  	Department of the Interior
	DOT	  	Department of Transportation
	ELT	  	Emergency Locator Transmitter
	EPA	  	Environmental Protection Agency
	ETA	  	Estimated Time of Arrival
	FAA	  	Federal Aviation Administration
	FAO	  	Forest Aviation Officer
	FAR	  	Federal Acquisition Regulations
	FHP	  	Forest Health Protection
	FPMR	  	Federal Property Management Regulations
	FS	  	Forest Service
	FSS	  	Flight Service Station
	GACC	  	Geographic Area Coordination Center
	GPM	  	Gallons-Per-Minute
	GPS	  	Global Positioning System
	ICAO	  	International Civil Aviation Organization
	IFR	  	Instrument Flight Rules
	IMC	  	Instrument Meteorological Conditions
	ISA	  	International Standard Atmosphere
	M&IE	  	Meals and Incidental Expenses
	MEL	  	Minimum Equipment List
	MSL	  	Mean Sea Level
	NTSB	  	National Transportation Safety Board
	NOTAM        	  	Notice to Airmen
	PA	  	Public Address System
	PASP	  	Project Aviation Safety Plan
	PED	  	Portable Electronic Device
	PIC	  	Pilot-in-Command
	PPE	  	Personal Protective Equipment
	PTT	  	Push-To-Talk

  
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	RAO	  	Regional Aviation Officer
	RASM	  	Regional Aviation Safety Manager
	RON	  	Remain-Over-Night
	SIC	  	Second-in-Command/Co-Pilot
	STC	  	Supplemental Type Certificate
	TAS	  	Traffic Advisory System
	TBO	  	Time Between Overhaul
	TCAS	  	Traffic Collision Avoidance System
	TSO	  	Technical Standard Order
	TFR	  	Temporary Flight Restriction
	USDA-FS	  	United States Department of Agriculture-Forest Service
	VFR	  	Visual Flight Rules
	VNE	  	Velocity Never Exceed
	VSO	  	Stall Speed in a landing configuration
	VSWR	  	Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

  
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 EXHIBIT 1 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS DECLARATION 

This attachment serves as notice that you may be conducting Public Aircraft Operations (PAO) while under contract to the United States Forest Service (USFS).
Flights ordered and conducted under this contract may be considered Public Aircraft Operations. 
 After contract award, the Contractor/Company is
responsible for providing the following information to the Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards District Office that your 133, 135 and/or 137 Certificates are issued by. In addition, a copy of this document is required to be carried in
each aircraft listed below. 
 Civil Operator: Name your Certificates are Held Under 

Aircraft Type (Fixed-Wing): Make/Model/Series 
 Name
of Aircraft Owner: Name on Aircraft Registration 
 Aircraft Registration Number(s): N Number(s) of Aircraft on Contract 

Contract Number: 12024BXXXXXXX 
 Contract Type and
Service: Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Services 
 Date of Contract: Contract Award Date 

Date of Proposed First Flight as a PAO: Effective Date of Contract 

Date PAO Declaration Expires: This date should be the final day of the contract period of performance – including the base period of the contract
plus all possible option years. 
 Public Aircraft Operations are being conducted under Contract by: U.S. Forest Service, 1400 Independence Avenue
SW, Washington DC 20250 
 Acquisition Management Official: Todd R. Novinger, Contracting Officer, trnovinger@fs.fed.us or 208-387-5272. 
 Government Official Making PAO Flight Determinations: Jeff
Power, Assistant Director of Aviation, jmpower@fs.fed.us or 202-205-1410. 

Please contact Jeff Power, Assistant Director of Aviation at jmpower@fs.fed.us or
202-205-1410 with comments or questions regarding the PAO declaration. 

  
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 EXHIBIT 2 - CPARS EVALUATION FORM 

 
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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS EXHIBIT 2- CPARS EVALUATION FORM 0 0 U.S. FOREST SERVICE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR EVALUATION REPORT ON INCIDENT SUPPORT BRANCH IBC ACQUISITION SERVICES CONTRACTOR
PERFORMANCE 3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE 300 E MALLARD DR SUITE 200 BOISE, IDAHO 83705-5354 BOISE, ID 83706 ‘”’“CPARS Compatible Format””” Phone
208-387-5665 Phone 208-433-5026 SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION Fax 208-387-5384 Fax 208-433-5030 NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE (see FAR 3.104 & 42.1503) AGENCY /
USER CONTRACT NO. ADDRESS CONTRACTOR PERIOD OF FROM I TO CITY I STATE/ ZIP PERFORMANCE I LOCATION OF CONTRACT COR PERFORMANCE AIRCRAFT FLIGHT SERVICES: 0 AIRPLANE 0 HELICOPTER O AIRTANKER 0 ..(} PROGRAM TITLE OTHER—specify AIRCRAFT TYPE I I 0
EXCLUSIVE USE 0 CALL WHEN NEEDED 0 ON CALL CONTRACT EFFORT 0 FIRE MANAGEMENT 0 RESOURCE O MAINTENANCE DESCRIPTION (check all that apply) 0 OTHER MISSION -specify: I INSTRUCTIONS: This form can be completed on the computer or printed and completed by
hand. Use the mouse to navigate. To check or uncheck a box, ‘double click’ the box. If further direction is required on how to complete this evaluation or where to submit it, please contact your Contracting Officer. Comment boxes are
formatted to automatically wrap the entered text. Check the box that best describes the level in which the Contractor supported the area described. Comments are essential and must substantiate your rating selection. N/A = not applicable. If
additional space is required, use page 2 of the form or attach additional page(s). SEE PAGE 4 FOR EVALUATION RATINGS DEFINITIONS 1. Quality. Co ntracto r was professional and conformed to contract requirements. Was capable, efficient and effective
in supporting the programs of this contract. Provided well maintained equipment and highly qualified personnel. 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 Very Good 0 Satisfactory 0 Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory COMMENTS 

  
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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS 2. Schedule. Contractor was prepared and available to begin work on contract start date and provided daily coverage during the contract period with little to no disruption or unavailability. Contractor kept COR
informed of crew exchanges, maintenance issues, etc. 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 Very Good 0 Satisfactory 0 Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory COMMENTS 3. Cost Control. How well does the contractor control operating costs? (Check N/A if this is a Firm Fixed price
or Firm Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment contract) 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 VeryGood 0 Satisfactory 0 Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory COMMENTS4. Management. Contractor and on-site representatives were
professional, well qualified, and committed to customer satisfaction and safety of operations. Contractor provided necessary support for key personnel and if applicable, took necessary action to correct or replace any personnel. 0 N/A 0 Exceptional
0 Very Good 0 Satisfactory 0 Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory COMMENTS 

  
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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS 5. Small Business. How does the contractor support small business? (Check N/A unless this is a large business and a subcontracting plan is required) 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 Very Good 0 Satisfactory 0 Marginal 0
Unsatisfactory COMMENTS I 6. Regulatory Compliance. How well does the contractor comply with governing regulations such as the Federal Aviation Regulation or others. 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 Very Good 0 Satisfactory 0 Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory COMMENTS
I 7. Other- Safety. Contractor and on-site representatives attitude and efforts, as well as actual application, towards aircraft safety and general safety of operations? 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 Very Good 0
Satisfactory 0 Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory COMMENT 

  
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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS 8. Customer Satisfaction. Identify to what level you were satisfied with the services provided under this contract. If given the opportunity, would you hire this contractor again to accomplish a similar project? 0
yes 0 No 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 VeryGood 0 Satisfactory 0 Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory COMMENTS. 9. Other Areas: 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 VeryGood 0 Satisfactory 0 Maroinal 0 Unsatisfactory 10. Other Areas: 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 VeryGood 0 Satisfactory 0
Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory 11 . Other Areas: 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 VeryGood 0 Satisfactory 0 Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory 12. Other Areas: 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 VeryGood 0 Satisfactory 0 Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory Additional comments to support your
response to any item above or other items (will not be posted on CPARS website) Name, Title of Individual Completing this Form ( include agency, phone and electronic address ) Signature 

  
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	 RATING
	  	 DEFINITION
	  	 NOTE

			
	Exceptional	  	Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by
the Contractor was highly effective.	  	To justify an Exceptional rating, identify multiple significant events and state how they were of benefit to the Government. A singular benefit, however, could be of such magnitude that it alone constitutes an Exceptional rating.
Also there should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.
			
	Very Good	  	Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by
the Contractor was effective.	  	To justify a Very Good rating, identify a significant event and state how it was a benefit to the Government. There should have been no significant weaknesses identified.
			
	Satisfactory	  	Performance meets contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element being assessed contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the Contractor appear or were satisfactory.	  	To justify a Satisfactory rating, there should have been only minor problems, or major problems the contractor recovered from without impact to the contract. There should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.
			
	Marginal	  	Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the Contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The Contractor’s
proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.	  	To justify Marginal performance, identify a significant event in each category that the Contractor has trouble overcoming and state how it impacted the Government. A Marginal rating should be supported by referencing the management
tool that notified the Contractor of the contractual deficiency. (e.g. quality, schedule, business relations, management of key personnel, safety report or letter)
			
	Unsatisfactory	  	Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element contains a serious problem(s) for which the contractor’s corrective actions
appear or were ineffective.	  	To justify an Unsatisfactory rating, identify multiple significant events in each category that the Contractor had trouble overcoming and state how it impacted the Government. A singular problem, however, could be of such serious
magnitude that it alone constitutes an unsatisfactory rating. An Unsatisfactory rating should be supported by referencing the management tools used to notify the contractor of the contractual deficiencies (e.g. management, quality, safety,
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 EXHIBIT 3 - AIRPLANE PILOT QUALIFICATIONS RECORD 

 
 

 
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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS EXHIBIT 3—AIRPLANE PILOT QUALIFICATIONS RECORD OMB 0596-0015 AIRPLANE PILOT QUALIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL RECORD (Reference FSH 5709. 16) ... SECTION 1- PILOT INFORMATION
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Employer 10. Address 11. Telephone No. 12. Period Employed 13. Previous Employer 14. Address 15. Telephone No. 16. Period Employed 17. MedicaJ Certificate 18. Airman Certifteate (Citr:lfl} 19. Aircraft To Be flown Total PIC HoutS (8) (b)
a. Class a. Number 1. b. Date Com d. Instrument 2. Type Ratings PART 135 FliGHT CHECKS Flight Type Hours Date Make/Model /loJC VFR IFR IFRW/AP 20. Total Pilot Time (Airplane) 35. 21 . Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Airplane 36. 22. Total X-Country 37. 23. Total Night 38. 24. In Flight Note: 135 Flight Checks Must Cover Type of Operations Required By
Conlr.lct. 25. Instrument: Actual 39. Date of Previous Agency Card Approval 40. Date of last Agency Flight Cheek 26. Instrument: Sinulated a. AMO b. USFS a. AMO b. USFS 27. PIC Airplane: last 12 Months 41. Aircraft Aocidents/FAA Violations Filed
Within Lasl S Years: No Yes 28. PIC Airplane: last 60 Days (II y.. , A/tach Dale and Explanotion) 29. PIC ‘ low level’ Opn.s (·500 AGL) 42. Previous AMO or USFS Approval Denied. Suspended. 0< Revoked: 30. PIC “Mountainous
Terrain” No Yes (If yes, A/tach Date and Explanation) 31. PIC Aire<aft over 12,500 #Gr. WI. 43. PIC *Air Tactical” Number of Missions in the last 24 Months: 44. Ainanker uperations unJy: 32. PIC Airtanker/Oispensing Operation$ a. Date
last PIC IFR Cheek in Type b. Date last FAR 61 .SS SIC Cheek 33. PIC, Single Engine Airplane land c. No. of Takeoff/landings l ..t 90 Oays d. No. of Night Takeoffl\.andlnos last 90 Days Sea Ystatements 34. PIC, MtJ!ti.Engi’le Airplane land Only
(Initial appropriate M iss ions) -4 • Mtssoons Approvea or: rmspee or sna« m1 ‘”’’ L( ) low level g. ( ) MO\Illta!nous Terrain m. ( ) SEAT Pilot-level b ( ) Reiouroe Recon h. ( ) Mountain Airstrip n. ( ) Infrared
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Smokejumper SIC k. ( ) Ainanker ln~ial Attack q. ( ) Other (._( ) Paraeargo I. ( ) Airtanker SIC ( , ( )Other 2. SEl 3. SES 4. MEl 5. MES 6. IFR, W/SIC 7. IFR, Single Pilot 8. Single Engine IFR 9. Type Aircraft Approved For: lU. nnl Name (InSpeCtor}
I . “‘ognature cmSf*‘lorJ 1 12. Agency 113. oate I 14. Expiration Date 15. Aircraii/Contract Rental Agreement No(s). 16. Kemancs edi’tlon 0 ~IS obsolete
FS-5700-20 (06108) 

  
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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS EXHIBIT 4—PREFERRED PANEL CONFIGURATION AUDIO CONTROL ACS 296 GPS/MFD/COM#1 COM#2 COM#2 

  
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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS 
  

 EXHIBIT 5 - WAGE DETERMINATION 

This contract includes the Department of Labor (DOL) wage determination specified below. In order to reduce the size, the following information has been
extracted from the wage determination listed below and identifies the occupation of service employees that would typically be employed on this type of contract. To receive the wage determination in its entirety, please contact the issuing
office. 
 DOL WAGE DETERMINATION NO. 1995-0222, REV. 46 DATED 07/03/2018  

Area: Nationwide 
  

							
	 Applicable Occupation:
	  	Airplane Pilot	  	Minimum Hourly Wage:	  	$29.10

 FRINGE BENEFITS REQUIRED AND APPLICABLE FOR THE OCCUPATIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE 

 

			
	1. Health & Welfare:	  	$4.48 per hour or $179.20 per week or $776.53 per month
		
	2. 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)
		
	3. 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)

  
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 EXHIBIT 6 - RESERVED 

  
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CONTRACT CLAUSES 
  

	D-1	 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

 This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in
full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(s): www.arnet.gov/far/ 

 

	D-2	 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL
ITEMS (JAN 2019) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 

  

			
	52.203-3	  	Gratuities (APR 1984)
	52.203-12	  	Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (OCT 2010)
	52.204-4	  	Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (MAY 2011)
	52.204-7	  	System for Award Management (OCT 2018)
	52.204-13	  	System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)
	52.204-19	  	Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014)
	52.228-5	  	Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997)
	52.232-39	  	Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)
	52.242-13	  	Bankruptcy (JUL 1995)
	52.245-1	  	Government Property (JAN 2017)
	52.245-9	  	Use and Charges (APR 2012)

  

	D-3	 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-5 DEVIATION 2017-1) (JAN 2019) 

 (a)
The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (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) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements
(Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as
extended in continuing resolutions)). 
 (2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware,
Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91). 

(3) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) 

(4) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). 

(5) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)). 

  
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 (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 (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402). 
 ☒ (2) 52.203- 13, Contractor
Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509). 
 ☐ (3) 52.203- 15,
Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub L. 111- 5) (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009). 
 ☒ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform
Employees of Whistleblower Rights (April 2014) (41 U .S.C. 4712) relating to whistleblower protections). 
 ☒ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 

☐ (6) [Reserved] 
 ☒
(7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111- 117, section 743 of Div. C). 

☐ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct
2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). 
 ☒ (9
52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 

☒ (10) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct
2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313). 
 ☐ (11) [Reserved] 

☐ (12) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or
Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a). 
 ☐ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

 ☐ (13) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business
Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a). 
 ☐ (ii)
Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4. 

  
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 ☐ (14) [Reserved] 

☒ (15) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644). 

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011). 

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011). 

☐ (16) (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.

 ☒ (17) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and
(3)). 
 ☐ (18) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Aug 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637
(d)(4)). 
 ☐ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9. 

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9. 

☐ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9. 

☐ (v) Alternate IV (Aug 2018) of 52.219-9. 

☐ (19) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov
2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). 
 ☒ (20) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15
U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). 
 ☐ (21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages - Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999)
(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). 
 ☐ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned
Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f). 
 ☒ (23)
52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). 

☐ (24) 52.219- 29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole
Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). 

  
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 ☐ (25) 52.219- 30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). 

☒ (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). 

☐ (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) (E.O.
13126). 
 ☒ (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). 

☒ (29) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246). 

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26. 

☒ (30) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 

☐ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-35. 

☒ (31) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

 ☐ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36. 

☒ (32) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 

☒ (33) 52.222- 40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec
2010) (E.O. 13496). 
 ☒ (34) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22
U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). 
 ☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50, (22 U.S.C.
chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). 
 ☒ (35) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct
2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in
22.1803.) 
 ☐ (36) (i) 52.223- 9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available
off-the-shelf items.) 
 ☐ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008)
of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) 

☐ (37) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High
Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O.13693). 

  
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 ☐ (38) 52.223- 12, Maintenance, Service,
Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). 
 ☐ (39) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514 

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13. 

☐ (40) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of
EPEAT® -Registered Television (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). 
 ☐ (ii)
Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14. 
 ☐ (41) 52.223-
15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b). 
 ☐ (42) (i)
52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). 

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16. 

☒ (43) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011)
(E.O. 13513). 
 ☐ (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). 

☐ (45) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13696). 

☐ (46) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a). 

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3. 

☐ (47) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). 

☒ (48) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41
U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108- 77,
108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43). 

☐ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3. 

☐ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3. 

☐ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3. 

☐ (49) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Aug 2018) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301
note). 

  
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 ☒ (50) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain
Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). 

☐ (51) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States
(Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). 
 ☐ (52) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). 

☐ (53) 52.226- 5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007)
(42 U.S.C. 5150). 
 ☐ (54) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items
(Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). 
 ☐ (55) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for
Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). 
 ☒ (56) 52.232-33, Payment
by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332). 
 ☐ (57)
52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). 

☐ (58) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332). 

☐ (59) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). 

☐ (60) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).

 ☐ (61) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. -Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb
2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). 
 ☐ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of
52.247-64. 
 ☐ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of
52.247-64. 
 (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable
to commercial services, 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) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495) 

☐ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.).

  
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 ☐ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates
for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). 
 ☒ (4) 52.222-43, Fair
Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards - Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). 

☐ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards - Price Adjustment
(May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). 
 ☐ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from
Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment - Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). 

☐ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts
for Certain Services—Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). 
 ☒ (8) 52.222-55,
Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O. 13658). 
 ☐ (9) 52.222-62, Paid
Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706). 
 ☐ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting
Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). 
 (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. 

  
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 (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 in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause— 

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jan 2019) (41 U.S.C. 3509). 

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements
(Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as
extended in continuing resolutions)). 
 (iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware,
Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91). 

(iv) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (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 $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. 
 (v) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17. 

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). 

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246). 

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2019) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). 

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010)
(E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. 

  
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 (xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards
(Aug 2018), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). 
 (xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan
2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). 
 (B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C.
chapter 78 E.O. 13627). 
 (xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor
Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment - Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.) 

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for
Certain Services - Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) 
 (xvi) 52.222-54, Employment
Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E. O. 12989). 
 (xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under
Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015). 
 (xviii) 52.222-62, Paid sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706
(JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706). 
 (xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a). 

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3. 

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016)
(Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). 
 (xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

 (xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46
U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) 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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CONTRACT CLAUSES 
  

	D-4	 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222-42) (MAY
2014) 

 In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor
(29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of
5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332. 
 This statement is for information only: It is not a wage determination. 

 

									
	 Employee
	  	Class	 	  	Wage	 
	 Aircraft Pilot
	  	 	GS-11	 	  	$	28.36	 
	 Aircraft Mechanic—III
	  	 	GS-12	 	  	$	34.03	 
	 Aircraft Mechanic—II
	  	 	GS-11	 	  	$	28.09	 

  

	D-5	 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (FAR 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. 
  

	D-6	 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE 

(a) The Contractor shall use every precaution necessary to prevent damage to public and private property. 

(b) The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property and to persons, including third parties that occur as a result of his or his
agents or employee’s fault or negligence. The term “third parties” is construed to include employees of the Government. 
 (c)
The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract, and any extension thereof, aircraft and General Public Liability Insurance in accordance with 14 CFR 205. The parties named insured under the policy or policies shall be the
CONTRACTOR and THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 
 (d) The Contractor may be otherwise insured by a combination of primary
and excess policies. Such policies shall have combined coverage equal to or greater than the combined minimums required. 
 (e) Policies
containing exclusions for chemical damage or damage incidental to the use of equipment and supplies furnished under this contract, or growing out of direct performance of the contract, will not be acceptable. The chemical damage coverage may be
limited to chemicals dispensed while performing firefighting activities. 
 (f) Prior to the commencement of work, the Contractor shall
provide the CO with one copy of the insurance policy, or confirmation from the insurance company, certifying that the coverage described in this clause has been obtained. 

  
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	D-7	 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (JULY 2010) 

(a) The US Forest Service has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) for reporting all past performance
information. One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR 42.15. 

(b) The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS. CPARS is a
web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for
Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action. 
 (c) We request that you furnish the Contracting
Officer with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm’s past performance evaluation(s) for the contract no later than 60 days after award. Each person granted access will
have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official. The report information must be protected as
source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public. 
 (d) When your Contractor Representative(s) (Past Performance Points
of Contact) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically-generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS are available at http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/. The
CPARS User Manual, registration for On Line Training for Contractor Representatives, and a practice application may be found at this site. 

(e) Within 60 days after the end of a performance period, the Contracting Officer will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation
and the report will be accessible at http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/. Contractor Representatives may then provide comments in response to the evaluation, or return the evaluation without comment. 

Comments are limited to the space provided in Block 22. Your comments should focus on objective facts in the Assessing Official’s
narrative and should provide your views on the causes and ramifications of the assessed performance. In addition to the ratings and supporting narratives, blocks 1 – 17 should be reviewed for accuracy, as these include key fields that will be
used by the Government to identify your firm in future source selection actions. 
 If you elect not to provide comments, please acknowledge
receipt of the evaluation by indicating “No comment” in Block 22, and then signing and dating Block 23 of the form. Without a statement in Block 22, you will be unable to sign and submit the evaluation back to the Government. If you do not
sign and submit the CPAR within 60 days, it will automatically be returned to the Government and will be annotated: “The report was delivered/received by the contractor on (date). The contractor neither signed nor offered comment in response to
this assessment.” Your response is due within 60 calendar days after receipt of the CPAR. 

  
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 (f) The following guidelines apply concerning your use of the past performance evaluation:

 (1) Protect the evaluation as “source selection information.” After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and
submitting the form through CPARS. If for some reason you are unable to view and/or submit the form through CPARS, contact the Contracting Officer for instructions. 

(2) Strictly control access to the evaluation within your organization. Ensure the evaluation is never released to persons or entities outside
of your control. 
 (3) Prohibit the use of or reference to evaluation data for advertising, promotional material, pre-award surveys, responsibility determinations, production readiness reviews, or other similar purposes. 

(g) If you wish to discuss a past performance evaluation, you should request a meeting in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than
seven days following your receipt of the evaluation. The meeting will be held in person or via telephone or other means during your 60-day review period. 

(h) A copy of the completed past performance evaluation will be available in CPARS for your viewing and for Government use supporting source
selection actions after it has been finalized. 
  

	D-8	 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988)

 The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the
supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract. 
  

	D-9	 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996)

 A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 14 days after the date
of contract award. The conference will be held at the Contractor’s facility or other locations acceptable to both parties. 
  

	D-10	 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIO BASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (FAR 52.223-2) (SEPT 2013) 

 (a) In the performance of this contract, the contractor
shall make maximum use of bio based products that are United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-designated items unless— 
 (1)
The product cannot be acquired— 
 (i) Competitively within a time frame providing for compliance with the contract performance
schedule; 
 (ii) Meeting contract performance requirements; or 

(iii) At a reasonable price. 

(2) The product is to be used in an application covered by a USDA categorical exemption (see 7 CFR 3201.3(e)). For example, all
USDA-designated items are exempt from the preferred procurement requirement for the following: 

  
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 (i) Spacecraft system and launch support equipment. 

(ii) Military equipment, i.e., a product or system designed or procured for combat or combat-related missions. 

(b) Information about this requirement and these products is available at http://www.biopreferred.gov. 

(c) In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall— 

(1) Report to http://www.sam.gov, with a copy to the Contracting Officer, on the product types and dollar value of any
USDA-designated biobased products purchased by the Contractor during the previous Government fiscal year, between October 1 and September 30; and 

(2) Submit this report no later than— 

(i) October 31 of each year during contract performance; and 

(ii) At the end of contract performance. 
  

	D-11	 CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES 

Contractor is to submit names, positions and contact information of all company individuals who are legally authorized to bind the company and
sign contractual documents. Contractor is also required to advise and update the Contracting Officer whenever there are changes in these authorized individuals. 
  

					
	  
	  	  
	  	  

	Name	  	Position/Title	  	Phone
			
	  
	  		  	
	Email	  		  	
			
	  
	  	  
	  	  

	Name	  	Position/Title	  	Phone
			
	  
	  		  	
	Email	  		  	

  

	D-12	 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV 1999)

 The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the
contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed
six (6) months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 20 Days. 

  
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	D-13	 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FAR 52.217-9) (MAR 2000)

 (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided
that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. 

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

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed six (6) months. 

 

	D-14	 ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT STATUS FOR CORPORATE APPLICANTS (AGAR 452.209-71) (ALTERNATE 1) (FEB 2012) 

 (a) This award is subject to the provisions
contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L. No. 112-74), Division E, Sections 433 and 434 regarding corporate felony convictions and corporate federal tax delinquencies. Accordingly, by
accepting this award the contractor acknowledges that it – 
 (1) does not have a tax delinquency, meaning that it is not subject to
any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for
collecting the tax liability, and 
 (2) has not been convicted (or had an officer or agent acting on its behalf convicted) of a felony
criminal violation under any Federal law within 24 months preceding the award, unless a suspending and debarring official of the United States Department of Agriculture has considered suspension or debarment of the awardee, or such officer or agent,
based on these convictions and/or tax delinquencies and determined that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. 

(b) If the awardee fails to comply with these provisions, the Forest Service may terminate this contract for default and may recover any funds
the awardee has received in violation of sections 433 or 434. 
  

	D-15	 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE 

(a) Entitlement to an Adjustment. During the contract period, including any renewal, the hourly flight rate may be adjusted as set forth herein
to reflect increases and/or decreases in the cost of aviation fuel. The hourly flight rate will be adjusted upward whenever the Contractor notifies the CO in writing that the reference price is more than ten percent (10%) 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 ten percent (10%) lower than the base price. The adjusted price shall apply to flight time occurring after
receipt of said notice. 

  
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 (b) Calculation of Adjustment. An adjustment to the hourly flight rate will be made by
calculating 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 Airplane Fuel Consumption Chart in the Attachments Section. 

(c) Reference Price. The reference price is the commercial fuel price in effect at the time of adjustment. The reference price will be
determined by the price of fuel supplied from the below airport. The reference price shall become the base price for any subsequent adjustment. Fuel price changes will be subject to review by the Government. Acceptance by the Government of a
proposed price adjustment is subject to review and acceptance of the data submitted. 
 BOISE, ID: The base price is $5.87 (Av Gas)
$4.72 (Jet-A) based on the price of fuel at Boise Air Terminal (KBOI). Contact is Western Aircraft 208-338-1833 

BROOMFIELD, CO: The base price is $5.28 (Av Gas) $5.79 (Jet-A) based on the price of fuel at
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC). Contact is Sheltair 303-590-9654 

GRANGEVILLE, ID: The base price is $5.40 (Av Gas) $ 5.50 (Jet-A) based on the price of fuel at
Idaho County Airport (KGIC). Contact is Idaho County Airport; 208-983-1565 

HELENA, MT: The base price is $5.45 (Av Gas) $4.90 (Jet-A) based on the price of fuel at Helena
Regional Airport (KHLN). Contact is Exec Air Montana; 406-442-2190 

McCALL, ID: The base price is $ 5.95 (Av Gas) $5.49 (Jet-A) based on the price of fuel at McCall
Municipal Airport (KMYL). Contact is McCall Air Taxi; 208-634-7137 

MESA, AZ: The base price is $ 5.33 (Av Gas) $5.01 (Jet-A) based on the price of fuel at
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA). Contact is Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport; 480-988-7700 

REDDING, CA: The base price is $5.99 (Av Gas) $5.29 (Jet-A) based on the price of fuel at
Redding Municipal Airport (KRDD). Contact is Redding Jet Center; 530-224-2300 

SAN BERNARDINO, CA: The base price is $4.94 (Av Gas) $3.98 (Jet-A) based on the price of fuel at
San Bernardino International Airport (KSBD). Contact is Luxivair SBD; 909-382-6068 

(d) Price Warranty 
 The
Contractor warrants that the prices set forth in this contract include the cost of fuel based on at the current rates specified and do not include any allowances for any contingency to cover increased costs for which adjustment is provided under
this clause. 

  
 81EX-10.21

 Exhibit 10.21 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

FOREST SERVICE 
  

 
  

			
	CONTRACT NO.:	  	1202SA21G5100
		
	PROJECT:	  	R-1 CALL-WHEN-NEEDED
		  	LIGHT FIXED WING -ATGS
		
	CONTRACTOR:	  	BRIDGER AEROSPACE
		  	90 AVIAITION LANE
		  	BELGRADE, MT 59714
		
		  	Phone: 575-749-5312
		  	Fax:
		
	AWARDING OFFICE:	  	U.S. FOREST SERVICE - CONTRACTING
		  	NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER
		  	OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100
		  	3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE
		  	BOISE, ID 83705-5384
		
	

	  	DAVID HERSHEY
	  	CONTRACTING OFFICER
	  	Phone: 208-387-5627
	  	Fax:     208-387-5384
	  	DAVID.HERSHEY@USDA.GOV

			
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STANDARD FORM 1449 
 SECTION A - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND
PRICE 
  

							
	 A.1
	 	 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS
	  	 	1	 
	 A.2
	 	 PROPOSED ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT
	  	 	1	 
	 A.3
	 	 PROPOSED DAILY AVAILABILITY / AVAILABILITY REDUCTION
	  	 	1	 
	 A.4
	 	 AIRCRAFT REQUIRMENTS
	  	 	3	 
	 A.5
	 	 AGREEMENT PILOT QUALIFICATION
	  	 	4	 
	 A.6
	 	 HOME BASE (Base from which aircraft would normally be available)
	  	 	4	 
	 A.7
	 	 DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE
	  	 	4	 
	 A.8
	 	 EXCISE TAXES
	  	 	5	 
	 A.9
	 	 PERFORMANCE PERIOD
	  	 	5	 
	 A.10
	 	 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY
	  	 	5	 
	 A.11
	 	 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE
	  	 	5	 
	 A.12
	 	 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE
	  	 	5	 
	 A-13
	 	 APPROVED OPERATIONS AREAS
	  	 	5	 
	 A-14
	 	 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
	  	 	5	 
	 B.1
	 	 SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
	  	 	1	 
	 B.2
	 	 CERTIFICATIONS
	  	 	1	 
	 B.3
	 	 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY
	  	 	1	 
	 B.4
	 	 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS
	  	 	1	 
	 B.5
	 	 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
	  	 	5	 
	 B.6
	 	 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY
	  	 	7	 
	 B.7
	 	 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS
	  	 	8	 
	 B.8
	 	 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED AVIONICS SYSTEMS
	  	 	8	 
	 B.9
	 	 AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
	  	 	18	 
	 B.10
	 	 OPERATIONS
	  	 	18	 
	 B.11
	 	 PERSONNEL
	  	 	21	 
	 B.12
	 	 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL
	  	 	22	 
	 B.13
	 	 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL
	  	 	23	 
	 B.14
	 	 SUBSTITUTION / REPLACEMENT OR ADDITION OF AIRCRAFT
	  	 	23	 
	 B.15
	 	 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS
	  	 	24	 
	 B.16
	 	 RELIEF PILOT
	  	 	25	 
	 B.17
	 	 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
	  	 	25	 
	 B.18
	 	 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY
	  	 	25	 
	 B.19
	 	 MISHAPS
	  	 	26	 
	 B.20
	 	 INITIAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
	  	 	27	 
	 B.21
	 	 INITIAL PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES
	  	 	29	 
	 B.22
	 	 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES
	  	 	29	 
	 B.23
	 	 INSPECTIONS DURING USE
	  	 	29	 
	 B.24
	 	 AUTHORIZED ORDERING ACTIVITIES
	  	 	29	 
	 B.25
	 	 ORDERING PROCEDURES
	  	 	30	 
	 B.26
	 	 POINT OF HIRE
	  	 	30	 
	 B.27
	 	 ASSIGNED WORK LOCATION(S)
	  	 	30	 
	 B.28
	 	 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS
	  	 	31	 
	 B.29
	 	 ORDERING AND PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL PILOT
	  	 	31	 
	 B.30
	 	 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR
	  	 	31	 
	 B.31
	 	 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS
	  	 	31	 

  
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	 B.32
	 	UNAVAILABILITY	  	 	32	 
	 B.33
	 	PAYMENT PROCEDURES	  	 	33	 
	 B.34
	 	PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY	  	 	33	 
	 B.35
	 	PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT - FLIGHT TIME MEASUREMENT	  	 	33	 
	 B.36
	 	PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY	  	 	34	 
	 B.37
	 	PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE	  	 	34	 
	 B.38
	 	FOOD AND DRINK	  	 	35	 
	 B.39
	 	CONTRACTOR STAND-DOWN OR DEACTIVATION	  	 	35	 
	 B.40    
	 	COMMERCIAL FILMING AND VIDEOTAPING	  	 	35	 
	 B.41
	 	CONDITION INSPECTION GUIDELINES RESTRAINT SYSTEMS	  	 	36	 
	 B.42
	 	DEFINITIONS	  	 	37	 
	 B.43
	 	ABBREVIATIONS	  	 	42	 
	 ATTACHMENT 1 - AUX-FM RADIO INTERFACE
FS/OAS A-17
	  	 	47	 
	 ATTACHMENT 2 - FS/AMD A-24 AVIONICS
OPERATIONAL TEST STANDARDS (Rev D) (Oct 2010)
	  	 	45	 
	 ATTACHMENT 3 - AIRPLANE PILOT QUALIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL RECORD
	  	 	59	 
	 ATTACHMENT 4 - ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE
	  	 	60	 
	 ATTACHMENT 5 - CWN LFW PREUSE INSPECTION FORM
	  	 	61	 
	 ATTACHMENT 6 - AIRPLANE APPROXIMATE FUEL CONSUMPTION RATES FOR SELECTED
AIRCRAFT
	  	 	62	 
	 ATTACHMENT 7 - WAGE DETERMINATION
	  	 	63	 
	 ATTACHMENT 8 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS DECLARATION
	  	 	64	 
	 ATTACHMENT 9 - CPARS EVALUATION FORM
	  	 	65	 
	 Attachment 10 – INFECTIOUS DISEASE MITIGATION PROCEDURES
	  	 	70	 
	 D.1
	 	52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)	  	 	72	 
	 D.2
	 	CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212.4) (DEVIATION 2017-1) (OCT 2018)	  	 	72	 
	 D.3
	 	ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 	  	 	78	 
	 D.4
	 	CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212-5) (AUG 2020)	  	 	78	 
	 D.5
	 	STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222-42) (MAY 2014) 	  	 	86	 
	 D.6
	 	AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (FAR 52.232-18) (APR 1984)	  	 	87	 
	 D.7
	 	PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE	  	 	87	 
	 D.8
	 	NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (JULY 2010) 	  	 	87	 
	 D.9
	 	INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988)	  	 	89	 
	 D.10
	 	POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996)	  	 	89	 
	 D.11
	 	AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIO BASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (FAR 52.223-2) (SEPT 2013)	  	 	89	 
	 D.12
	 	CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES	  	 	90	 
	 D.13
	 	OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV 1999)	  	 	90	 
	 D.14
	 	YEARLY PRICE ADJUSTMENT AGREEMENTS	  	 	90	 
	 D.15
	 	RESERVED	  	 	90	 
	 E.1
	 	INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-1) (Jun 2020) (TAILORED)	  	 	91	 
	 E.2
	 	EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2) (OCT 2014) (TAILORED)	  	 	96	 
	 E.3
	 	AWARD PROCESS	  	 	97	 

  
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	 E.4
	 	OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR	  			
		 	52.212-3) (Jun 2020)	  	 	97	 
	 E.5
	 	CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-5) (OCT 2015) 118	  

	 E.6
	 	INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-7) (OCT 2018)	  	 	121	 

							
	 Exhibit.1  
	 	PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION	  	 	123	 
	 Exhibit.2
	 	SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONNAIRE	  	 	124	 
	 Exhibit.3
	 	SUMMARY OF ACCIDENTS	  	 	127	 
	 Exhibit.4
	 	AIRPLANE PILOT QUALIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL RECORD	  	 	128	 
	 Exhibt.5- LIGHT FIXED WING MISSION SAFETY
BRIEFING BULLET TOPICS
	  	 	129	 

  
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2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE 4 . ORDER NUMBER 5. SOUCITATION NUMBER 6. SOUCITATION ISSUE DATE DATE 12024B20Q91 02 1202SA21G5100 see 3tc 08/27/2020 a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect 8. OFFER DUE DATE/ 7. FOR SOLICITATION calls) LOCAL TIME
INFORMATION CALL: ~ David P. Hershey (208) 387 5627 10/09/2020, 1400 MST 9. ISSUED BY CODE I 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS 0 UNRESTRICTED OR C8J SET AS DE 100% FOR: WOMEN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER ~SMAUL BUSINESS 0 (WOSB)
ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN OWNED U.S. FOREST SERVICE CONTRACTING SMAUL BUS NESS PROGRAM 0 HUBZONE SMAILL 0 ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED NAICS: 481212 OWYHEE BUILDING MS 1100 WOMEN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS BUSINESS (EDWOSB) 3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE SIZE
STANDARD O SERVICE DISABLED BOISE, ID 83705 5354 VETERAN OWNED 0 8 (A) 1500 Employees SMAUL BUSINESS 11. D ELIVERY FOR FOB D ESTINA 12. D ISCOUNT TERMS 13b. RATING TON UNLESS BLOCK IS 0 MARKED 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER UNDER 14. METHOD OF
SOLICITATION ~SEE SCHEDULE DPAS (15 C FR 700) ~RFQ 0 IFB 0 RFP 15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE I NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER U.S. FOREST SERVICE CONTRACTING OWYHEE BUILDING MS 1100 3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE BOISE, ID 83705 5354 17a.
CONTRACTOR! CODE I I FACIUTY I 18a. PAYMENT W ILL BE MADE BY CODE I OFFEROR CODE ALBUQU ERQUE SERVICE CENTER Mountain Air d/b/a Bridger Aerospace 90 Aviation Ln INCIDENT BUSINESS CONTRACTS Belgrade, MT 59714 101B SUN AVENUE, NE TELEPHONE NO.
57~74~5312 NINE DIGIT DUNS NO. 861081760 ALBUQU ERQUE, NM 87109 0 17b CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS D FFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW OFFER IS CHECKED 0 SEE ADDENDUM 19. 20. 21 . 22. 23.
24. ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT SEE SECTION B (ATIACHED) CALL WHEN NEEEDED FIXED WING AIRCRAFT FOR ATGS MISSIONS (USFS REGION 1) 25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use
Only) ~27a. SOLICITATION NCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212 1, 52.212 4. FAR 52 212 3 AND 52.212 5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ~ARE 0 ARE NOT ATTACHED 0 27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212 4. FAR 52.212 5 IS ATTACHED.
ADDENDA 0 ARE 0 ARE NOT ATTACHED ~28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AN~D.....ii .­ 0 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE
IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED 5), NCLUD NG ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET HEREIN. FORTH HERE N, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS: 30a. SIGNATURE
OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR Cathrine Cooper, Contract Manager 

 

 
 1 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE IF PAGES AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 2 2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE
DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 1 5. PROJECT NO. (It applicable) Amendment 0002 13 October 2020 6. ISSUED BY CODE 024B 7. ADMINISTERED BY (It other than tem 6 CODE U.S. FOREST SERVICE CONTRACTING NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER Same as Item 6
3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE- OWYHEE BLDG-MS 1100 BOISE, ID 83705 53548. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street. county, State and ZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO. 12024B20Q91 02 D 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11) 10A. MODIFICATION OF
CONTRACT/ORDER NO. ~ 10B . DATED (SEE ITEM 13) CODE I FACILITY CODE 27 August 2020 11 . THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY T O AME NDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS ~The above numbered solicita ion is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified<l for
receipt of Offers 0 is extended, ~is not extended. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicit ion or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and
returning _ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may
be ma<le by telegram or letter, provide<l each telegram or letter makes reference to the sonication this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified. 12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (if required) 13. T HIS
ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS D ESCRIBED IN ITEM 14. CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS PURSUANT TO: (specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT
ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A. D B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, D appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b). C. THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF: FAR 52.212.4 (c) D D. OTHER (specify type of modification and authority) D E. IMPORTANT : Contractor D is not, ~ is required to sign this document and return 1 copy to the issuing
office. 14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by cuff section headings, inducing soficijationt contract subject matter where feasible.) Call When Needed Light Fixed W in Air Attack PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT: Answer vendor questions
and attach a conformed solicitation “12024B20Q91 02 conformed to Amendment 0002” See following page. Except as provide<l herein, all terms and condoning of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains
unchanged<l and in full force and effect. 15A. NAME AND T ITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 

 

 
 1 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE IFPAGES AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 2 2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICAT ION NO. 3. EFFECTIV E
DATE 4. REQU IS ITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 1 5. PROJ ECT NO. (It applicable) Amendment 0003 21 October 2020 6. 1SSUED BY CODE 024B 7. ADMINISTERED BY (It other than tern 6J CODE U.S. FOREST SERVICE CONTRACTING NATIONAL INERAGENCY FIRE CENTER Same as
Item 6 3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE OWYHEE BLDG MS 1100 BOISE, ID 83705 5354 8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No. street. county, state and ZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO. 12024B20Q91 02 D 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11) 10A. MODIFICATION OF
CONTRACT/ORDER NO. ~ 10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13) CODE I FACILITY CODE 27 August 2020 11. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY T O AME NDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS ~The above numbered solicit ion is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified<l for
receipt of Offers 0 is extended, ~is not extended. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicit ion or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and
returning _ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may
be ma<le by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the sonication this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified. 12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (if required) 13. T HIS ITEM
APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS D ESCRIBED IN ITEM 14. CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS PURSUANT TO: (specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO.
IN ITEM 10A. D B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, D appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b). C. THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF: FAR 52.212.4 (c) D D. OTHER (specify type of modification and authority) D E. IMPORTANT: Contractor D is not, ~ is required to sign this document and return 1 copy to the issuing
office. 14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by cuff section headings, inducing soficijationt contract subject matter where feasible.) Call When Needed Light Fixed W wing Air Attack PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT: To revise section A 14
to remove the requirement for the radar altimeter and the air conditioning. See below for details and this is also included in the conformed solicitation “12024B20Q91 02 conformed to amendment 0003”, uploaded with this amendment. Except as
provide<l herein, all terms and condnions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged<l and in full force and effect. 15A. NAME AND TIT LE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND T ITLE OF CONT
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	Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9102	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft	  	National Office

  

 SCHEDULE A 

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE 
  

	A.1	 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS 

This is a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for fully operated and maintained light fixed wing aircraft services, on a Call-When-Needed (CWN)
basis, for the air tactical group supervision mission in behalf of the Northern Rockies Region 1. Aircraft shall meet the requirements of this schedule and the specifications included herein. Offerors shall list each aircraft to be considered for
award. Awards will not be made for aircraft not considered suitable for the Government’s need, or at prices determined to be unreasonable. 

It is the intent of this solicitation to award multiple Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA’s). These 

BOA’s will be for a term of 48 months. The Government will be re-soliciting every 24 months
to allow for additional contractors the opportunity to be awarded an agreement. As a part of this process, we will request prices for the next 25 month interval for aircraft already on existing agreements. Award of BOA’s will be made to
offerors proposing reasonable prices and submitting technically acceptable proposals. The Government will determine price reasonableness based on historical pricing. 

Light Fixed Wing Inspections (carding) — Inspections may take place at the vendor’s facility or host base or at a location agreed to
with the Agency Maintenance Inspectors. 
  

	A.2	 PROPOSED ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT 

Offeror(s) have the option to propose additional aircraft which may be added to this agreement at a later date. These aircraft need not be
available or mission ready at the time of award. The following minimum information is needed: 
  

	 	(1)	 The make/model/year/tail number of the aircraft. 

 

	 	(2)	 The proposed flight rate(s) of the aircraft. 

 

	 	(3)	 The proposed daily availability rate(s) of the aircraft. 

 

	 	(4)	 Estimated date when resource will be mission ready. 

These additional aircraft may be added at the discretion of the Regional Aviation Officer (RAO) and the Contracting Officer (CO) and only by
modification of the original agreement. When proposing additional aircraft place an *AA after “item” on the aircraft proposal sheet. 

Note: If continuance of this BOA is considered to be in the Government’s best interest, the Government will notify Contractors 30
days prior to the annual renewal that they may revise pricing. 
  

	A.3	 PROPOSED DAILY AVAILABILITY / AVAILABILITY REDUCTION 

Offeror(s) shall propose a daily availability (AV) rate for each proposed aircraft using the table below. 

  
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	Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9102	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft	  	National Office

  

 SCHEDULE A 

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE 
  

 
 Solicitation No.12024B20Q91 02 U.S. Forest Service Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft National Office SCHEDULE A SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES AND PRICE Offertory are instructed to complete one schedule for each aircraft offered. Aircraft Make: Aero (Tw in) Commander Aircraft Model: AC 690A Manufactured Year: 1975 Aircraft Tail Number: N162AL Empty Weight: _ 6_ 7 4 _8 ______ _
Certified Max Gross Weight: _ 1_ 0_ 30 _0 ______ _ Number of Seats: 6 Pressurized? (Yes or No): _ Y_e_s__________ __ Horsepower per engine: _ 7_ 1_ 7_ .5______ __ Date aircraft would be mission ready: Ready PRICING INFORMATION ITEM 6 MONTH
DESCRIPTION UNIT(S) YEAR 1 YEA R 2 YEAR 3 YEA R 4 1 EXTEND 1.a AVAILABILITY RATE FOR DAYS 1 30• 1.b HOURLY FLIGHT RATE•• 1.c RATE FORAN ADDITIONAL PILOT 1.d EXTENDED STANDBY (PER Hour•• 1.e MISCELLANEOUS CHARGEs·
· 1.f TIME AND MATERIAL CLIN 1.i TRAVEL As directed by the Govt. law the FTRs. *The Daily Availability Rate shall be evenly divisible by 56. ** The Hourly Flight Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with (law) the terms of D .13
(Economic Price Adjustment Specified Flight Rate Agreements). Refer to Attachment No. 6 for applicable gallons per hour. ***The Extended Standby Hourly Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of D.15 (Extended Standby Hourly
Rate). ****Miscellaneous charges examples are airport landing fees, tie down charges, hanger rental, etc. 

  
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	Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9102	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft	  	National Office

  

 SCHEDULE A 

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE 
 

 
 Solicitation No.12024B20Q91 02 U.S. Forest Service Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft National Office SCHEDULE A SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES AND PRICE Offertory are instructed to complete one schedule for each aircraft offered. Aircraft Make: Oust Aircraft Model: Kodiak 100 Manufactured Year: 2016 Aircraft Tail Number: N203KQ (AA) Empty Weight: _ 4_ 62_4 ______ _ Certified Max
Gross Weight: _ 7_ 2_ 55 ________ _ Number of Seats: 10 Pressurized? (Yes or No): _N _o ____________ _ Horsepower per engine: _ 7_ 5_ 0________ _ Date aircraft would be mission ready: 2/15/21 PRICING INFORMATION ITEM 6 MONTH DESCRIPTION UNIT(S) YEAR
1 YEA R 2 YEAR 3 YEA R 4 1 EXTEND 1.a AVAILABILITY RATE FOR DAYS 1 30• 1.b HOURLY FLIGHT RATE•• 1.c RATE FORAN ADDITIONAL PILOT 1.d EXTENDED STANDBY (PER HOUR) “.. 1.e MISCELLANEOUS CHARGEs··.. 1.f TIME AND MATERIAL
CLIN 1.i TRAVEL As directed by the Govt. law the FTRs. *The Daily Availability Rate shall be evenly divisible by 56. ** The Hourly Flight Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with (lAW) the terms of D .13 (Economic Price Adjustment
Specified Flight Rate Agreements). Refer to Attachment No.6 for applicable gallons per hour. ***The Extended Standby Hourly Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of D.15 (Extended Standby Hourly Rate). ****Miscellaneous
charges examples are airport landing fees, tie down charges, hanger rental, etc. 

  
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	Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9102	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft	  	National Office

  

 SCHEDULE A 

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE 
 

 
 Solicitation No.12024B20Q91 02 U.S. Forest Service Region 1 A TGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft National Office SCHEDULE A SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES AND PRICE Offertory are instructed to complete one schedule for each aircraft offered. Aircraft Make: Quest Aircraft Model: Kodiak 100 Manufactured Year: 2016 Aircraft Tail Number: N200KQ Empty Weight: _4_4_36 ______ _ Certified Max Gross
Weight: _7_2_55 ________ _ Number of Seats: 1 0 Pressurized? (Yes or No): _N_o ____________ _ Horsepower per engine: _7_5_0________ _ Date aircraft would be mission ready: 11 /30/20 PRICING INFORMATION ITEM 6 MONTH DESCRIPTION UNIT(S) YEAR 1 YEAR2
YEAR3 YEAR4 1 EXTEND 1.a AVAILABILITY RATE FOR DAYS 1 30• 1.b HOURLY FLIGHT RATE.. RATE FORAN 1.c ADDITIONAL PILOT 1.d EXTENDED STANDBY (PER Hour. 1.e MISCELLANEOUS CHARGEs· · 1.f TIME AND MATERIAL CLIN 1.i TRAVEL As directed by
the Govt. law the FTRs. *The Daily Availability Rate shall be evenly divisible by 56. ** The Hourly Flight Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with (law) the terms of D .13 (Economic Price Adjustment Specified Flight Rate Agreements).
Refer to Attachment No.6 for applicable gallons per hour. ***The Extended Standby Hourly Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of D.15 (Extended Standby Hourly Rate). ****Miscellaneous charges examples are airport landing
fees, tie down charges, hanger rental, etc. 

  
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	Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9102	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft	  	National Office

  

 SCHEDULE A 

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE 
 

 
 Solicitation No.12024B20Q91 02 U.S. Forest Service Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft National Office SCHEDULE A SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES AND PRICE Offertory are instructed to complete one schedule for each aircraft offered. Aircraft Make: Oust Aircraft Model: Kodiak 100 Manufactured Year: 2016 Aircraft Tail Number: N199KQ (AA) Empty Weight: _ 4_ 495 _ _. _ 5 ______ Certified
Max Gross Weight: _ 7_ 2_ 55 ________ _ Number of Seats: 10 Pressurized? (Yes or No): _N _o ____________ _ Horsepower per engine: _ 7_ 5_ 0________ _ Date aircraft would be mission ready: 1/ 15/21 PRICING INFORMATION ITEM 6 MONTH DESCRIPTION UNIT(S)
YEAR 1 YEA R 2 YEAR 3 YEA R 4 1 EXTEND AVAILABILITY RATE 1.a DAY FOR DAYS 1 30• 1.b HOURLY FLIGHT RATE•• HOUR 1.c RATE FORAN DAY ADDITIONAL PILOT EXTENDED STANDBY 1.d HOUR (PER HOUR)”.. 1.e MISCELLANEOUS E ach
CHARGEs··.. last 1.f TIME AND MATERIAL CLIN 1.i TRAVEL As directed by the Govt. lAW the FTRs. *The Daily Availability Rate shall be evenly divisible by 56. ** The Hourly Flight Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with
(lAW) the terms of D .13 (Economic Price Adjustment Specified Flight Rate Agreements). Refer to Attachment No.6 for applicable gallons per hour. ***The Extended Standby Hourly Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of D.15
(Extended Standby Hourly Rate). ****Miscellaneous charges examples are airport landing fees, tie down charges, hanger rental, etc. 

  
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	Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9102	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft	  	National Office

  

 SCHEDULE A 

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE 
 

 
 Solicitation No.12024B20Q91 02 U.S. Forest Service Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft National Office SCHEDULE A SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES AND PRICE Offerors are instructed to complete one schedule for each aircraft offered. Aircraft Make: Aero (Tw in) Commander Aircraft Model: AC 6908 Manufactured Year: 1979 Aircraft Tail Number: N71AA Empty Weight: _ 6_ 892 _ ______ _
Certified Max Gross Weight: _ 1_ 0_ 37 _5 ______ __ Number of Seats: 6 Pressurized? (Yes or No): _ Y_e _s__________ __ Horsepower per engine: _ 7_ 1_ 7_ .5 ______ __ Date aircraft would be mission ready: Ready PRICING INFORMATION ITEM 6 MONTH
DESCRIPTION UNIT(S) YEAR 1 YEA R 2 YEAR 3 YEA R 4 1 EXTEND 1.a AVAILABILITY RATE FOR DAYS 1 30• 1.b HOURLY FLIGHT RATE•• 1.c RATE FORAN ADDITIONAL PILOT 1.d EXTENDED STANDBY (PER HOUR•• 1.e MISCELLANEOUS CHARGEs·
· 1.f TIME AND MATERIAL CLIN 1.i TRAVEL As directed by the Govt. lAW the FTRs. *The Daily Availability Rate shall be evenly divisible by 56. **The Hourly Flight Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with (lAW) the terms of D.13
(Economic Price Adjustment Specified Flight Rate Agreements). Refer to Attachment No.6 for applicable gallons per hour. ***The Extended Standby Hourly Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of D .15 (Extended Standby Hourly
Rate). ****Miscellaneous charges examples are airport landing fees, tie down charges, hanger rental, etc. 

  
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	Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9102	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft	  	National Office

  

 SCHEDULE A 

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE 
 

 
 Solicitation No.12024B20Q91 02 U.S. Forest Service Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft National Office SCHEDULE A SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES AND PRICE Offerors are instructed to complete one schedule for each aircraft offered. Aircraft Make: Aero (Tw in) Commander Aircraft Model: AC 690A Manufactured Year: 1975 Aircraft Tail Number: N95LF Empty Weight: _ 6_ 873 _ _1b_ s _____
Certified Max Gross Weight: _ 1_ 0_ 30 _0 ______ _ Number of Seats: 6 Pressurized? (Yes or No): _ Y_e_s__________ __ Horsepower per engine: _ 7_ 1_ 7_ .5______ __ Date aircraft would be mission ready: Ready PRICING INFORMATION ITEM 6 MONTH
DESCRIPTION UNIT(S) YEAR 1 YEA R 2 YEAR 3 YEA R 4 1 EXTEND 1.a AVAILABILITY RATE FOR DAYS 1 30• 1.b HOURLY FLIGHT RATE. 1.c RATE FORAN ADDITIONAL PILOT 1.d EXTENDED STANDBY (PER HOUR) “.. 1.e MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES.... 1.f TIME AND MATERIAL
CLIN 1.i TRAVEL As directed by the Govt. law the FTRs. *The Daily Availability Rate shall be evenly divisible by 56. ** The Hourly Flight Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with (lAW) the terms of D .13 (Economic Price Adjustment
Specified Flight Rate Agreements). Refer to Attachment No.6 for applicable gallons per hour. ***The Extended Standby Hourly Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of D.15 (Extended Standby Hourly Rate). ****Miscellaneous
charges examples are airport landing fees, tie down charges, hanger rental, etc 

  
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	Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9102	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft	  	National Office

  

 SCHEDULE A 

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE 
 

 
 Solicitation No.12024B20Q91 02 U.S. Forest Service Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft National Office SCHEDULE A SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES AND PRICE Offertory are instructed to complete one schedule for each aircraft offered. Aircraft Make: Oust Aircraft Model: Kodiak 100 Manufactured Year: 2016 Aircraft Tail Number: N220QK (AA) Empty Weight: _ 4_ 570 _ ______ _ Certified Max
Gross Weight: _ 7_ 2_ 55 ________ _ Number of Seats: 10 Pressurized? (Yes or No): _N _o ____________ _ Horsepower per engine: _ 7_ 5_ 0________ _ Date aircraft would be mission ready: 3/15/21 PRICING INFORMATION ITEM 6 MONTH DESCRIPTION UNIT(S) YEAR
1 YEA R 2 YEAR 3 YEA R 4 1 EXTEND 1.a AVAILABILITY RATE FOR DAYS 1 30• 1.b HOURLY FLIGHT RATE•• 1.c RATE FORAN ADDITIONAL PILOT 1.d EXTENDED STANDBY (PER HOUR) “.. 1.e MISCELLANEOUS CHARGEs··.. 1.f TIME AND MATERIAL
CLIN 1.i TRAVEL As directed by the Govt. lAW the FTRs. *The Daily Availability Rate shall be evenly divisible by 56. ** The Hourly Flight Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with (lAW) the terms of D .13 (Economic Price Adjustment
Specified Flight Rate Agreements). Refer to Attachment No. 6 for applicable gallons per hour. ***The Extended Standby Hourly Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of D.15 (Extended Standby Hourly Rate). ****Miscellaneous
charges examples are airport landing fees, tie down charges, hanger rental, etc. 

  
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	Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9102	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft	  	National Office

  

 SCHEDULE A 

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE 
 

 
 Solicitation No.12024B20Q91 02 U.S. Forest Service Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft National Office SCHEDULE A SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES AND PRICE Offertory are instructed to complete one schedule for each aircraft offered. Aircraft Make: Aero (Tw in) Commander Aircraft Model: AC 690C Manufactured Year: 1981 Aircraft Tail Number: N840G Empty Weight: _ 7_ 02_6 ______ _
Certified Max Gross Weight: _ 1_ 0_ 37 _5 ______ _ Number of Seats: 6 Pressurized? (Yes or No): _ Yes _s__________ __ Horsepower per engine: _ 7_ 1_ 7_ .5 ______ __ Date aircraft would be mission ready: 11/4/20 PRICING INFORMATION ITEM 6 MONTH
DESCRIPTION UNIT(S) YEAR 1 YEA R 2 YEAR 3 YEA R 4 1 EXTEND 1.a AVAILABILITY RATE FOR DAYS 1 30• 1.b HOURLY FLIGHT RATE•• 1.c RATE FORAN ADDITIONAL PILOT 1.d EXTENDED STANDBY (PER HOUR) “.. 1.e MISCELLANEOUS
CHARGEs··.. 1.f TIME AND MATERIAL CLIN 1.i TRAVEL As directed by the Govt. law the FTRs. *The Daily Availability Rate shall be evenly divisible by 56. ** The Hourly Flight Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with (law) the
terms of D .13 (Economic Price Adjustment Specified Flight Rate Agreements). Refer to Attachment No.6 for applicable gallons per hour. ***The Extended Standby Hourly Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of D.15 (Extended
Standby Hourly Rate). ****Miscellaneous charges examples are airport landing fees, tie down charges, hanger rental, etc 

  
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	Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9102	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft	  	National Office

  

 SCHEDULE A 

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE 
 

 
 Solicitation No.12024B20Q91 02 U.S. Forest Service Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft National Office SCHEDULE A SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES AND PRICE Offerors are instructed to complete one schedule for each aircraft offered. Aircraft Make: Aero (Tw in) Commander Aircraft Model: AC 681 Manufactured Year: 1971 Aircraft Tail Number: N681TC (AA) Empty Weight: _ 6_ 4_19 _1b_ s
_____ Certified Max Gross Weight: _ 9_ 4_ 50 ________ _ Number of Seats: 6 Pressurized? (Yes or No): _ Y_e _s__________ __ Horsepower per engine: _ 5_ 7_ 5________ _ Date aircraft would be mission ready: 3/31 /21 PRICING INFORMATION ITEM 6 MONTH
DESCRIPTION UNIT(S) YEAR 1 YEA R 2 YEAR 3 YEA R 4 1 EXTEND 1.a AVAILABILITY RATE FOR DAYS 1 30• 1.b HOURLY FLIGHT RATE•• 1.c RATE FORAN ADDITIONAL PILOT 1.d EXTENDED STANDBY (PER HOUR)”.. 1.e MISCELLANEOUS
CHARGEs··.. 1.f TIME AND MATERIAL CLIN 1.i TRAVEL As directed by the Govt. law the FTRs. *The Daily Availability Rate shall be evenly divisible by 56. ** The Hourly Flight Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with (law) the
terms of D .13 (Economic Price Adjustment Specified Flight Rate Agreements). Refer to Attachment No.6 for applicable gallons per hour. ***The Extended Standby Hourly Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of D.15 (Extended
Standby Hourly Rate). ****Miscellaneous charges examples are airport landing fees, tie down charges, hanger rental, etc. 

  
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	Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9102	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft	  	National Office

  

 SCHEDULE A 

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE 
  

	A.4	 AIRCRAFT REQUIRMENTS 

Twin or Single engine turbine or multi engine piston 

The aircraft furnished shall have certified power plant and airframe log books and other necessary papers substantiating the maintenance,
overhaul, and airworthiness history. 
 Aircraft Performance Requirements 

(a) Aircraft Performance Requirements 

(2) Each takeoff shall meet aircraft climb performance requirements of 14 CFR. 

(3) Multi engine piston aircraft shall be capable of at least 200 horse power per engine; any engine developing less than 240 horse power shall
be turbo/super charged. 
 (4) Positive single engine rate of climb when equipped for the contract and carrying a pilot weighing 200 lbs.,
one observer weighing 220 lbs, fuel for 4 hours plus a 30 minute reserve 
 (5) Cruise speed of 165 knots True Airspeed (multi-engine
aircraft only) (TAS) @ 8000 ft. – ISA plus 20 
 Aircraft. The aircraft shall be in airworthy condition throughout the
performance period. All equipment required for original certification shall be installed and operable or be deferrable by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL). However, all items required by this agreement
may not be placed on an MEL as non-operational unless approved by a government Aviation Maintenance Inspector or the CO. As an example the following equipment, when inoperative, cannot be placed on an
MEL with the aircraft continuing to be utilized under agreement. 
  

	 	•	 	 Emergency Locator Transmitter 

 

	 	•	 	 VHF-AM Transceivers 

 

	 	•	 	 P25 Digital VHF-FM Transceivers 

 

	 	•	 	 Transponder and altitude reporting systems 

 

	 	•	 	 Static pressure, altimeter, and automatic altitude reporting systems 

All aircraft and installed equipment furnished under this contract shall be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft systems and
components shall be free of leaks, except within limitations specified by the manufacturer. 
 The aircraft interior shall be clean and neat.
There shall be no un-repaired tears, rips, cracks, or other damage to the interior. All interior materials must meet FAA standards. 

  
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The aircraft exterior finish, including the paint, shall be clean, neat, and in good condition (i.e. no severe fading or large areas of
flaking or missing paint etc.). High visibility paint schemes are desired. Any corrosion shall be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits. 
 All
windows and windshields shall be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs, which hinder visibility. Prior to acceptance temporarily repaired windows and windshields shall have permanent repairs completed or shall be e
replaced. 
  

	A.5	 AGREEMENT PILOT QUALIFICATION 

Pilots performing on this Agreement shall meet the requirements of Section B.11. All pilots offered may be evaluated in accordance with B.11.

  

	A.6	 HOME BASE (Base from which aircraft would normally be available) 

Offeror shall enter the principle base of operation reflected in their 135 Operation Specifications. The location reflected shall be a physical
location located within the Regional boundary (Region one). The same aircraft number will not be awarded/administered under more than one Forest Service CWN agreement. 

 

					
	  
	  	                	  	  

	Location (Physical Address)	  		  	State
	  
	  		  	
	24 hour phone number	  		  	
	  
	  		  	
	Back up phone number:	  		  	
	  
	  		  	
	Fax Number:	  		  	
	  
	  		  	
	Email(s) for ordering point or dispatch:	  		  	

 Note: The Government may inspect the offeror’s operation and maintenance facilities prior to
award. The Forest Service provides oversight for its aviation operations as such the Regional Airworthiness and Pilot inspector shall have access to inspect pre-award/post award, and during the life of the
agreement. 
  

	A.7	 DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE 

Offeror shall provide the name and address of the Director of Maintenance: 

 

			
	  
	 	
	Name 	 	
	  
	 	
	24 hour phone number	 	

  
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	A.8	 EXCISE TAXES 

Excise taxes and segment fees shall be included in your agreement price IAW FAR Clause 52.212-4(k)
Taxes. The Agreement price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties. 
  

	A.9	 PERFORMANCE PERIOD 

It is anticipated that any Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) resulting from this solicitation will be in effect for a period of up to four
(4) years and six (6) months. The establishment of this BOA is anticipated by December 2020. The initial pricing will be in effect for 12 months after the date of award. 

 

	A.10	 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY 

9 Hours standby per day (Section B.31) 
  

	A.11	 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE 

The extended standby pertains to hours on duty beyond the nine (9) hour duty day. Please refer to Section D.15 for information on how this
rate is calculated. 
  

	A.12	 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE 

Rates as published in the Federal Travel Regulations (See Section B.37 for further explanation). 

 

	A-13	 APPROVED OPERATIONS AREAS 

THE OPERATOR MUST HAVE IN THEIR OP SPECS AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE IN ALL AREAS CHECKED BELOW. 

☒ ALASKA    ☐ CARIBBEAN        ☐
CANADA    ☐ MEXICO 
  

	A-14	 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

All items below are minimum requirements and must comply with Section B-4, B-8, an Exhibit and/or Federal Regulations.  
 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

 

	 	☒	 Air Tactical Avionics, Type 1 or better (See B-8 (a)(5))

  

	 	☒	 VHF-AM Radios: Total A/C Qty: 3(See
B-8 (b)(1)(i)) See exhibit 4 for preferred/minimally acceptable configuration. 

  

	 	☒	 VHF-FM Radios: Total A/C Qty: 3 (See
B-8 (b)(1)(ii)) See exhibit 4 for preferred/minimally acceptable configuration. 

  

	 	☒	 VHF-FM Programming Ports (See
B-8 (b)(5)(xi))  

  

	 	☒	 Drop Cord for SIC/observer (See B-8 (b)(2)(ii)(B))

  
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	 	☒	 Drop Cord for aft Instructor position (See B-8 (b)(2)(ii)(B))

  

	 	☒	 Push-To-Talk (PTT) cord for
SIC/observer (TELEX PT-300 with VOX or equivalent) 

  

	 	☒	 Push-To-Talk (PTT) cord for aft
Instructor (TELEX PT-300 with VOX or equivalent) 

  

	 	☒	 Aft Audio Control System (See B-8 (b)(2)(ii)(C)) 

 

	 	☒	 Aeronautical GPS in lieu of a portable GPS (See B-8 (b)(3)(i)(A))

  

	 	☒	 GPS with Moving Map (See B-8 (b)(3)(i)(C)) 

 

	 	☒	 Traffic Advisory System (TAS) (See B-8 (b)(4)(v))

  

	 	☒	 Autopilot (See B-8(b)(5)(i)) 

 

	 	☐	 Radar Altimeter (See B-8(b)(5)(ii)) 

 

	 	☒	 Multi-Function Display (MFD) (See B-8 (b)(5)(iii))

  

	 	☒	 Dual USB charging ports, Qty: 3 Users: PIC/SIC/AFT Obs.(See
B-8 (b)(5)(xiv)) 

  

	 	☒	 TSO approved VOR/Localizer, Qty: 2 

 

	 	☒	 TSO approved Glideslope, Qty: 2 

 

	 	☒	 TSO approved DME, Qty: 1 {Not required if GPS is IFR with current database} 

 

	 	☒	 TSO approved Three Light Marker Beacon System, Qty: 1 

 

	 	☒	 Satellite Weather system with XM Aviator subscription or equivalent 

 

	 	☒	 Provisions for IFR operation meeting 14 CFR 135.163 & 135.165 

 

	 	☒	 Individual Volume Controls; Separate audio level controls shall be provided for the pilot, forward observer,
and for the aft instructor/observer to independently adjust the intercom and receiver audio outputs to their respective headsets. Independent volume controls are required for each receiver and shall be a built in, integral part of each audio
controller. 

  

	 	☒	 Two ACS-296, or equivalent, Audio Indicator Panels monitoring all
installed radios: 

 Location 1: SIC/Observer’s instrument panel, above the yoke and visible to both the PIC
and SIC/Observer 
 Location 2: Easily viewable by the Instructor (directly behind the SIC/Observer) 

 

	 	☒	 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system
“In” & “Out” (2020 Requirement) 

  

	 	☐	 Multi Engine 

  

	 	☒	 High Wing (preferred)  

 

	 	☒	 Low Wing - Unobstructed vertical 140-degree view copilot seat
(minimally acceptable)  

  
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	 	☐	 Air Conditioning—Manufacturer or STC installed air conditioning system that utilizes Freon as a cooling
agent. This system must be fully functional as designed and provide cooling to the interior confines of the aircraft. (A portable or stand-alone air cycle system is not acceptable) 

 

	 	☐	 Turboprop 

  

	 	☒	 Pressurized, or supplemental 02 

 

	 	☒	 Relief Pilot(s) Available for seven (7) day coverage during mandatory availability period (MAP)

  

	 	☒	 Mountainous Terrain Flights 

  
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	B.1	 SCOPE OF AGREEMENT 

(a) The intent of this solicitation and any resultant agreement is to obtain airplanes fully operated by qualified and proficient personnel and
equipped to meet specifications contained herein for offered airplanes used in the administration and protection of public lands. 
 (b) The
aircraft furnished may be used for fire support (primarily aerial supervision), project, law enforcement, and administrative flights. If the Contractor agrees to perform law enforcement flights, such agreement shall be in writing. 

(c) The Government has Interagency and Cooperative Agreements with Federal and State Agencies and private landholders. Aircraft may be
dispatched under this Agreement for such use. 
 (d) The Government does not guarantee the placement of any orders for service under this
Agreement and the Contractor is not obligated to accept any orders. When the Government places an order for services, if the Contractor elects to accept the order, either through written acknowledgement or commencement of performance, an agreement
will thereby be established. This agreement will include all of the terms and conditions called out under this BOA. 
  

	B.2	 CERTIFICATIONS 

(a) Contractors or subcontractors shall hold a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier or Operating Certificate. Aircraft
offered shall be listed by make, model, series and registration number on the Contracted Operator’s 14 CFR 135 Operating Certificate at time of inspection. 

(b) Aircraft shall conform to its approved type design, be maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements of the 14 CFR 135
notwithstanding the aviation regulations of the States in which the aircraft may operate except those requirements specifically waived by the CO. 

(c) All passenger-carrying flights shall be conducted in accordance with the Contractor’s/Operator’s 14 CFR part 135 operation
specifications, and all FAA approved and accepted manuals. 
  

	B.3	 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY 

(a) If Government Furnished Property (GFP) is provided, the Contractor shall be required to sign a property receipt document. Upon Government
request, GFP shall be returned to the Government in accordance with FAR Clause 52.245-1 (AUG 2010). 
  

	B.4	 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS 

(a) Aircraft condition and equipment. The aircraft shall be in airworthy condition throughout the performance period. All equipment
required for original certification shall be installed and operable or be deferrable by an FAA approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL). 

  
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(1) All aircraft furnished under this Agreement shall be operable, free of damage, and in good working order. Aircraft systems and components
shall be free of leaks, except within limitations specified by the manufacturer. 
 (2) The aircraft interior shall be clean and neat. There
shall be no un-repaired tears, rips, cracks, or other damage to the interior. All interior materials shall meet FAA standards. 

(3) The aircraft exterior finish, including the paint, shall be clean, neat, and in good condition (e.g., no severe fading or large areas of
flaking or missing paint, etc.) Military or other low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. Any corrosion shall be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits. 

(4) All windows and windshields shall be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs, which hinder visibility. Repairs
such as safety wire lacing and stop drilling of cracks are not acceptable as permanent repairs. Prior to acceptance, all temporarily repaired windows and windshields shall have permanent repairs completed or shall be replaced. 

(5) Aircraft shall be equipped as required under 14 CFR Part 135 for VFR, IFR, night IFR operations below 24,000ft, flights above 10,000 feet,
and flights in Class B Airspace. In addition, each aircraft shall have: 
 (i) One strobe light mounted on top of the aircraft,
plus a second mounted on the belly; or one white strobe light mounted on each wingtip and on the tail. 
 (ii) All radio/electronics items
including: wiring, antennas, connectors/adapters and hardware, specified herein. 
 (iii) FAA approved high visibility, pulsating, forward
facing conspicuity lighting. 
 (iv) Fire extinguishers, as required by 14 CFR 135.155, shall be hand-held bottle(s), with a minimum of 1.5
lbs. capacity and 2-B:C rating. Fire Extinguishers shall be maintained in accordance with current NFPA 10 standards and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the flight crew while seated. 

(6) Each aircraft shall carry current copies of the following: 

(i) Basic Ordering Agreement and all modifications. (Digital copies are authorized.) 

(ii) The Interagency Airplane Data Record Card or
Point-to-Point Aircraft Data Card shall be posted inside the aircraft. 

(iii) Aeronautical charts covering area of operation. 

Note: The use of electronic flight bags (EFB) is hereby authorized providing the following conditions are met: 

  
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	 	•	 	 EFB’s used in the aircraft are FAA approved. 

 

	 	•	 	 All other Agreement items are readily available to the vendor and agency crew (tablet-style devices only,
no laptops). 

  

	 	•	 	 Vendors must keep the device adequately charged to allow normal use and have a means of charging the
device readily available without reliance on the government. 

 (7) Flight Hour Meter. Each aircraft shall be
equipped with a flight hour meter, installed in a location observable by the pilot and front seat observer while seated. The meter shall measure actual flight time from takeoff to landing in hours and tenths. 

(8) Cargo Restraint. The Contractor shall furnish tie downs, net(s), or cargo straps meeting requirements of 14 CFR to restrain cargo
while in flight. 
 (9) Safety Belts. The aircraft furnished under this agreement shall have safety belts for all occupants and
shoulder harnesses for front seat occupants meeting requirements of 14 CFR. The shoulder strap and lap belt shall fasten with a metal to metal single point quick release mechanism. Military style harnesses are acceptable. All occupants shall meet
the above requirements during takeoffs and landings, when flying within 1,000 feet of the ground, and at other times as specified by the Pilot. Lap belt and shoulder harness condition; the following are NOT acceptable: 

(i) Webbing. Webbing that is frayed 5 percent or more, torn webbing, crushed webbing, swelled webbing that results in twice the thickness
of original web, or if difficult to operate through hardware, creased webbing (no structural damage allowed), and sun deterioration if it results in severe fading, brittleness, discoloration, and stiffness. 

(ii) Hardware. Buckle or other hardware is inoperable, nylon bushing at shoulder harness-to-lap belt connection missing or damaged, fabricated bushings or tie wraps used as bushings, rust/corrosion if not minor in nature, wear beyond normal use. 

(iii) Stitches. Broken or missing stitches, severe fading or discoloring, inconsistent stitch pattern. 

(iv) Technical Standard Order (TSO) Tags (see 14 CFR 21.607). Missing or illegible tags are unacceptable unless inspection can confirm the
suitability of installed equipment. 
 (v) Belts/fabric over 10 years from date of manufacture require close inspection because of the
elements they are exposed to, but do not have to be replaced if it can be determined they are in serviceable condition and not life limited. 

  
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 (10) First
Aid Kit (Aeronautical). First aid kit shall be in a dust-proof and moisture-proof metal or heavy plastic container. The kit shall be readily accessible to the pilot and passengers. The contents will include the following minimum items: 

 

					
	 Item Description
	  	Quantity	 
	 Adhesive bandage compresses (3 inches long)
	  	 	8	 
	 Antiseptic or alcohol wipes (packets)
	  	 	10	 
	 Bandage compresses, (4 inches)
	  	 	4	 
	 Triangular bandage compresses, 40 inch (sling)
	  	 	2	 
	 Roller bandage, 4 inch x 5 yards (gauze)
	  	 	2	 
	 Adhesive tape, 1 inch x 5 yards (standard roll)
	  	 	1	 
	 Bandage scissors
	  	 	1	 
	 Body Fluids Barrier Kit:
	  	 	1	 
	 2-pair of latex gloves
	  			
	 1-face shield
	  			
	
1-mouth-to-mouth
 barrier
	  			
	 1-protective gown
	  			
	 2-antiseptic towelettes
	  			
	 1-biohazard disposal bag
	  			

 Notes: Splints are recommended if space permits. Kits may be commercially available types which are FAA
approved for the appropriate numbers of crew and passengers carried. 
 (11) Survival Kit. Aircraft will have sufficient equipment to
sustain personnel for a 24-hour period. As a minimum, the survival kit will include the following: 
  

	
	 Item

	Knife
	Aviation Type Signal Flares (6-each)
	Space Blanket (1-per occupant)
	Food (2-days emergency rations per occupant)
	Collapsible Water Bag
	Signal Mirror
	Matches (2-small boxes in waterproof containers)
	Water (1-quart per occupant {not required when operating over areas with adequate drinking water)
	Candles
	Whistle
	Nylon Rope or Parachute Cord (50 feet)

 Note: A hand-held 760 channel VHF transceiver radio or satellite phone is recommended. It should
be located on a crewmember rather than placed in the aircraft survival kit. 

  
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	B.5	 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE 

 

	 	(a)	 Aircraft Maintenance 

(1) Offered aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with the OEM’s most recent revision of inspection program applicable to the serial
number of the aircraft being inspected or an inspection program approved by the FAA under the Contractor’s 14 CFR 135 operations specification. All maintenance shall be accomplished in accordance with the standards established by 14 CFR Part
43, 91, and 135 standards and this Agreement. 
 (2) The Contractor shall identify the maintenance facilities and/or maintenance personnel
used to fulfill the requirements of this Agreement. 
 (3) Aircraft operated with components and accessories on approved Time Between
Overhaul (TBO) extension programs are acceptable, provided the Contractor who provides the aircraft is the holder of the approved extension authorization (not the owner, if the aircraft is leased), and shall operate in accordance with the extension.

 (4) Offered aircraft shall be in compliance with all applicable FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD’s) as per 14 CFR 91.417 (a)(2)(v),
and Service Bulletins (SB’s) with a time compliance requirement, referenced in an FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) or are designated mandatory by the manufacturer. 

(5) Each aircraft’s maintenance schedule shall include mandatory component retirement, replacement or overhaul time as specified in the
OEM Airworthiness Limitations Section or equivalent OEM document and shall be in compliance with them. 
 (6) Each aircraft shall be in
compliance with all OEM (recommended or mandatory) programs, documents and resultant inspections from programs such as Continued Airworthiness Programs (CAP), Structural Inspection Documents (SID), Supplemental Structural Inspection Documents (SSID)
Corrosion Prevention and Control Programs (CPCP) and Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) programs. 
 (7) Contract performance
may subject the aircraft engine to frequent smoke, and ash ingestion. All aircraft shall comply with the erosion inspection procedures at the recommended intervals in accordance with the engine operation and maintenance manual for the Contracted
aircraft. 
  

	 	(b)	 Maintenance Records 

(1) All maintenance shall be accomplished in accordance with the standards established by 14 CFR Part 135; Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13, and
the manufacturer’s instructions and in accordance with those procedures established in the Contractor’s maintenance program approved under 14 CFR Part 135 Operations Specifications. 

(2) All maintenance performed shall be recorded in accordance with 14 CFR 43 and 91 including aircraft time-in-service and hour meter reading. 

  
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(3) A copy of the current maintenance record, required by 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2) shall be kept with the aircraft; Aircraft Permanent records
shall be kept at the Home Base or maintenance facility. Additionally, All aircraft maintenance record entries and aircraft flight logs shall be transmitted to the operator’s home base (location the certificate is held) every 25 flight hours or
seven (7) days—whichever occurs first. 
 (4) Aircraft Maintenance records shall be maintained in accordance with the FAA, AC; No. 43-9C as revised. 
  

	 	(c)	 Maintenance Scheduling 

(1) Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer at least 16 flight hours prior to the initiation of any maintenance inspection. In addition
the Contractor shall immediately notify the CO of any change of an engine, power train, control, or major airframe component and circumstances inducing the change. 

(2) Routine maintenance shall be performed before or after the daily standby or as approved by the CO. 

(3) Inspections shall be performed in a maintenance facility, host or alternate base, or in the best field conditions available. 

(4) When any non-scheduled maintenance or repairs are performed due to mechanical or equipment
deficiencies, a Government Aircraft Maintenance Inspector and the Contracting Officer shall be notified for “return to contract available” status, before the aircraft performs under the contract. 

 

	 	(d)	 Maintenance Flight 

(1) A functional check flight shall be performed at the Contractor’s expense following overhaul, repair, and replacement of any engine
(installations of reciprocating engines that are new, rebuilt, or overhauled shall accumulate three (3) hours of operation, including two (2) hours in flight, prior to Government use), power train, or control equipment, and following any
adjustment of the flight control systems before the aircraft resumes service under this Agreement. The result of any test flight shall be logged in the aircraft flight records by the Pilot. Results of test flights shall be reported to the U.S.
Forest Service Aircraft Maintenance Inspector (AMI) before the aircraft is returned to availability. 
  

	 	(e)	 Aircraft Weighing 

(1) The aircraft’s required weight and balance data shall be determined by actual weighing of the aircraft every 36 calendar months for
multi-engine aircraft. Mission Use Only single engine aircraft shall be weighed within the previous five (5) years. Data shall include an accurate and updated equipment list. 

(2) All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified as accurate within the previous one (1) year. The
certifying entity may be any accredited weights and measures laboratory using standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The scales should be listed by make model and calibration date in the aircrafts weight
and balance documentation. 

  
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	 	(f)	 Mechanics 

(1) Mechanics or FAA part 145 Repair Stations assigned to work on aircraft shall have appropriate FAA certification and ratings. 

(2) When the aircraft is not available due to required unscheduled maintenance, a pilot may function as a mechanic only if they possess a valid
FAA mechanic certificate with the appropriate airframe and/or power plant ratings. 
 (3) Any time during which the pilot is engaged in
mechanic duties performing unscheduled maintenance will apply against the pilot’s duty day limitations. All time in excess of two (2) hours (not necessarily consecutive) must also apply against the pilot’s flight limitations. After
two (2) hours, every hour spent as a mechanic will be applied against pilot flight time limitation one-to-one. 

(4) Only a certificated mechanic (holding an airframe and power-plant rating) or FAA part 145 Repair Station may perform scheduled maintenance
and inspections. The primary or relief pilot on duty as a pilot must not perform scheduled maintenance and inspections. 
 (5) All mechanics
and repair stations shall maintain the aircraft in accordance with requirements specified within this Agreement. The mechanic or repair station shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part 43.7 

(6) Within any 24 hour period, personnel shall have a minimum of eight (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 work site and place of lodging shall not be considered duty time. When one way travel exceeds 30 minutes, the total travel time shall be considered as part of the duty
day. 
 (7) Mechanics shall have two (2), 24 hour time periods off duty during any 14 day period. 

(8) Duty includes standby, work, or alert status at any location. 

(9) Mechanics may be removed from duty for fatigue or other causes created by unusually strenuous or severe duty before reaching duty
limitations. 
 (10) The mechanic shall be responsible to keep the Government apprised of their ground duty limitation status. 

 

	B.6	 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY  

(a) The Contractor is responsible for the security of their aircraft, vehicles and associated equipment used in the support of this contract.

  
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(b) Aircraft shall be electrically and/or mechanically disabled by two (2) independent security systems whenever the aircraft is
unattended. 
 (c) Deactivating security systems shall be incorporated into preflight checklists to prevent accidental damage to the aircraft
or interfere with safety of flight. 
 (d) Examples of Unacceptable Locking Devices and Methods: 

(1) Locking aircraft doors 
 (2)
Fenced or gated parking area 
  

	B.7	 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS 

(a) Required avionics systems and contractor offered avionics/communication equipment must meet the performance specifications as
specified in FS/OAS A-24 at: http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html 
  

	B.8	 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED AVIONICS SYSTEMS 

( ) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 
 All
avionics used to meet this agreement shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (b) AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS and paragraph (c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS. The following are the minimum
avionics which shall be installed. 
 (0) Reserved 

(1) Reserved 
 (2)
Reserved 
 (3) Reserved 

(4) Air Tactical Aircraft 

(i) Type 1 
 (A) Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2) 
 (B) Two VHF-FM Radios (FM 1
& FM 2) 
 (C) One Auxiliary FM system (AUX FM) 

(D) An Intercom System (ICS) 

(E) Separate Audio Control systems for the PIC and SIC/observer 

  
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(F) Audio jacks with ICS and radio transmit capability in the rear seat connected to the SIC/observer Audio Control system. An Aft Audio
Control system for this position is acceptable. 
 (G) One Global Positioning System (GPS) 

(H) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) 

(I) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF) 

(J) One Transponder 
 (K) One
Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system 
 (L) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR
135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161. 
 (M) ADS-B Out 

(ii) Type 2 
 (A) Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2) 
 (B) One VHF-FM Radio (FM)

 (C) One Auxiliary FM system (AUX FM) 

(D) An Intercom System (ICS) 

(E) Separate Audio Control systems for the PIC and SIC/observer 

(F) Audio jacks with ICS and radio transmit capability in the rear seat connected to the SIC/observer Audio Control system. An Aft Audio
Control system for this position is acceptable. 
 (G) One Global Positioning System (GPS) 

(H) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) 

(I) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF) 

(J) One Transponder 
 (K) One
Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system 
 (L) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR
135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161. 
 (M) ADS-B Out 

  
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	 	Note	 1: ADS-B IN does not meet Forest Service requirements for traffic
advisory or weather datalink systems. 

  

	 	Note	 2: Reserved 

  

	 	Note	 3: Air Tactical aircraft must be equipped with 3 VHF-AM and 3 VHF-FM radios to accept a resource order to Region 5. If a resource order is accepted and the aircraft is rejected due to not meeting the Region 5 requirements, no daily availability or flight hours will be
reimbursed. 

 (5) Regional requirements 

(i) Dual VOR/LOC receiver systems 

(ii) Glide slope receiver system 

(iii) Marker beacon receiver system 

(iv) Autopilot system. 

(v) TCAS or TAS 
 (vi)
Class B Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) 
 (vii) One Satellite Weather system with XM Aviator subscription or equivalent to
be displayed upon a screen that is visible to both the PIC and SIC. 
 (viii) VHF-FM Programming
Ports 
 (ix) Two (2) dual USB Charging Ports Accessible to PIC, SIC positions 

(x) GPS with moving map 
 (b)
AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS 
 All avionics used to meet this agreement shall comply with the following requirements and paragraph
(c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS. 
 (1) Communications systems 

Transmitters shall not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers on the aircraft which are monitoring different
frequencies. Transmit interlock functions shall not be used with communication transceivers. 
 (i)
VHF-AM Radios 

  
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VHF-AM radios shall be TSO approved aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed, and operate in
the frequency band of 118.000 to 136.975 MHz with a minimum of 760 channels in no greater than 25 KHz increments. Transmitters shall have a minimum of 5 Watts carrier output power. 

(ii) VHF-FM Radios 

All aircraft approved for fire operations shall use P25 Digital VHF-FM transceivers meeting the
specifications of FS/OAS A-19. FM radios used in all aircraft shall be agency approved. FS/OAS A-19 and a list of currently approved FM radios can be found on the
following website: http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html . The following requirements shall be met. 
  

	 	(ii)	 VHF-FM radios shall be aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed
in a location that is convenient to the PIC and SIC/observer, and operate in the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz. All usable frequencies shall be programmable in flight. Narrowband and digital operation shall be selectable by channel for both MAIN
and GUARD operation. Carrier output power shall be 6-10 Watts nominal. 

  

	 	(ii)	 Transceivers shall have a GUARD capability constantly monitoring 168.625 MHz and have a tone of 110.9 on all
GUARD transmissions. Simultaneous monitoring of MAIN and GUARD is required. Scanning of GUARD is not acceptable. Aircraft not approved for Air Tactical operation only require one FM GUARD receiver. 

 

	 	(ii)	 Transceivers shall have the capability of encoding CTCSS sub audible tones on all channels. A minimum of 32
tones meeting the current TIA/EIA-603A standards shall be selectable. 

  

	 	(ii)	 Transceivers shall have the capability to display both receiver and transmitter frequencies. Activation
indicators for transmit and receive shall be provided for both MAIN and GUARD operation. 

  

	 	(ii)	 The radio shall use an external broadband antenna covering the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz (Comant CI-177-1 or equivalent). 

 (iii) Auxiliary FM
systems (AUX FM) 
 An interface to properly operate a portable FM radio through the aircraft audio control systems shall be provided
using an MS3112E12-10S type bulkhead mounted connector with contact assignments as specified by FS/AMD A-17 available at the following website:
http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html . 

  
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Sidetone for the portable radio shall be provided (AEM AA34 or equivalent). The following applies to all AUX FM installations. 

 

	 	(ii)	 An external broadband antenna covering the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz (Comant CI-177-1 or equivalent) shall be installed with the associated coax terminated in a bulkhead mounted BNC connector adjacent to the above 10 pin connector.

  

	 	(ii)	 A portable radio mount (Field Support Services
AUX-EPH-RB or equivalent) shall be installed providing the crew unrestricted operation of the radio controls when connected with an 18 inch adapter cable.

  

	 	(ii)	 A VHF-FM radio meeting the requirements of paragraph (b)(1)(ii) may be
installed, in addition to the radios already required, in lieu of the AUX FM system. 

 (2) Audio Systems 

(i) Intercom systems (ICS) 

ICS shall integrate with the aircraft audio control systems and mix with selected receiver audio. An ICS volume control and a “hot
mic” capability shall be provided for the PIC and SIC/observer. Passenger volume adjustments shall not affect the PIC. Hot mic may be voice activated (VOX) or controlled via an activation switch. The PIC shall have an isolation capability. 

(ii) Audio Control systems 

(ii) General 
 Controls
for transmitter selection and independent receiver selection of all required radios shall be provided for each required audio control system. Each system shall have the capability to simultaneously select and utilize a different transceiver (and PA
if required). Sidetone shall be provided for the user as well as for cross monitoring by all installed systems. Receiver audio shall be automatically selected when the corresponding transmitter is selected. Receiver audio shall be provided to each
position which requires ICS. All required passenger positions shall utilize the SIC/observer’s audio control system unless an aft audio control system is installed. Aft audio control systems are not required to provide NAV
audio.     
 Audio controls shall be labeled as COM-1, FM-1, AUX, PA etc... as appropriate or as COM-1, COM-2, COM-3, etc... with the
corresponding transceiver labeled to match. Audio shall be free of distortion, noise, or 

  
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crosstalk. The system shall be designed for use with 600 ohm earphones and carbon equivalent, noise cancelling, boom type microphones. All
required positions shall have JJ-033 and JJ-034 type microphone and headphone jacks separated by no more than 4 inches. Cockpit speakers shall be sufficiently amplified
for use in flight.     
 Crew positions shall have radio Push-To-Talk (PTT) switches on their respective flight controls. A PTT switch shall be provided to allow the SIC/observer to transmit without touching the flight controls.     

(ii) Drop Cord Requirements 

(iii) Coil cord that extends to 6 feet nominally 

(iii) 6-Pin MS3476L10-6P type connector on the coil cord 

(iii) JJ-033 and JJ-034 type headset jacks at the housing

 (iii) Large clip 

(iii) Volume control 

(iii) ICS switch with momentary and lock positions 

(iii) Radio PTT switch (only for positions which require radio transmit) 

(ii) Aft Audio Control systems (When required) 

The audio controller shall be installed in a location that provides the operator directly behind the SIC/observer unobstructed access to the
controls while seated. Aft passengers shall utilize the aft audio control system(s).     
 (ii) Required Audio
Control systems 
 The following audio control systems are required based on mission type 

(0) Type I and Type II Air Tactical airplanes 

(a) Two separate audio control systems (which may be combined in a single unit) for the PIC and SIC/observer 

(b) The instructor position (directly behind the SIC/observer) shall have radio transmit capability. This position shall follow the
SIC/observer system or have an aft audio control system. 
 (1) Reserved 

(2) Reserved 
 (3)
Navigation systems 

  
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(i) Global Positioning Systems (GPS) 

(ii) Aeronautical GPS 
 Each
required GPS must be TSO approved, permanently installed where both the PIC and SIC/observer can clearly view the display, use an approved external aircraft antenna, and be powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS must utilize the WGS-84 datum, reference coordinates in the DM (degrees/minutes/decimal minutes) format and have the ability to manually enter waypoints in flight. The GPS navigation database must be updated annually covering the
geographic areas where the aircraft will operate. 
 (ii) Portable Aviation GPS 

Portable aviation GPS units (Garmin GPSMAP, aera, or equivalent) are acceptable when an Aeronautical GPS is not specified. They must be
securely mounted via an approved installation using the aircraft electrical system and a remote antenna. The GPS must present information from an overhead perspective. The PIC must have clear view of the display and unrestricted access to the
controls. The SIC/observer must also have a clear view of the display in Air Tactical aircraft. The GPS must meet the above datum, coordinate, and database requirements for an aeronautical GPS. Portable GPS units are not acceptable for aircraft
performing IFR or NVG operations. 
 (ii) GPS with Moving Map 

The GPS providing data to the moving map shall meet all of the above GPS requirements. The moving map’s display shall be 3 inches wide,
1.5 inches high, and show the aircraft’s present position relative to user selected waypoints and geographical features. The map may be integrated with the GPS. 

(4) Surveillance systems 
 (i)
Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) 
 Emergency locator transmitters must be certified to
TSO-C126 or newer. ELTs must be automatiB-fixed, installed in a conspicuous or marked location, and meet the requirements detailed in 14 CFR 91.207 (excluding section f). ELT mounts must use rigid attachments
and meet the deflection requirements of RTCA/DO-204. Velcro style mounts are not acceptable. ELT antennas must be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft
manufacturer. Documentation of current registration is required from the national authority for which the aircraft is registered. 

  
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(ii) Automated Flight Following systems (AFF) 

Automated flight following systems must be compatible with the government’s tracking program (AFF.gov), utilize satellite communications,
and use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker. AFF must be functional in all phases of flight and in all geographic areas where the aircraft will operate. The following additional requirements shall be met. 

 

	 	(ii)	 A subscription service shall be maintained through the equipment provider allowing position reporting via the
Government AFF Program. The reporting interval must be every two minutes while aircraft power is on. 

  

	 	(ii)	 AFF equipment must be registered with AFF.gov providing all requested information. Changes to equipment and
registration information shall be reported to AFF.gov ensuring the program is current prior to aircraft use. For assistance, the Fire Applications Help Desk (FAHD) may be reached at (866) 224-7677 or (616) 323-1667.     

  

	 	(ii)	 An AFF operational test shall be performed by the vendor no less than seven calendar days prior to the annual
compliance inspection. This test must ensure that the system meets all requirements and is displayed in the AFF viewer with the correct information. A user name and password are required. Registration and additional information are available at
https://www.aff.gov/. If the aircraft is not displaying properly, the vendor shall notify AFF.gov. 

  

	 	(ii)	 If AFF becomes unreliable the aircraft may, at the discretion of the Government, remain available for service
utilizing radio/voice systems for flight following. The system shall be returned to full operational capability within 5 calendar days after the system is discovered to be unreliable. 

 

	 	(ii)	 This clause incorporates the JSON Specification Section Supplement available at 

https://www.aff.gov/documents/Json_Specification_Section_Supplement.pdf as if it was presented as full text herein. 

 

	 	(ii)	 For questions about current compatibility requirements contact the AFF Program Manager by emailing
affadmin@firenet.gov. 

 (iii) Transponders 

  
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Transponder systems must meet the requirements of 14 CFR 91.215(a). Part 135 aircraft must meet the “Mode S” requirements of 14 CFR
135.143(c). Transponder systems must be tested and inspected every 24 calendar months as specified by 14 CFR 91.413. 
 (iv) Altimeter and
Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting systems 
 Altimeter, static pressure, and automatic pressure altitude reporting systems must be
installed and maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91. These systems must be tested and inspected every 24 calendar months as specified by 14 CFR 91.411. 

(v) Traffic Advisory Systems (TAS) 

Traffic advisory systems must be TSO approved, use active interrogation, graphically display traffic relative to the aircraft’s horizontal
position, and provide alert audio to the PICs audio control system. The display must be within view of the PIC and SIC/observer. The system must provide coverage in all directions above and below the aircraft with a maximum range of at least 10
nautical miles. The display must allow range selection of 2 miles or less, unless the 2 mile display area has a diameter of 2.75 inches or larger. 

(vi) Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast Out (ADS-B OUT) 

ADS-B OUT systems must be approved to TSO-C154c or TSO-C166b. Aircraft operating outside of the United States must be equipped with systems approved to TSO-C166b. 

(5) General Systems 
 (i) Autopilots 

Autopilots shall be capable of operating the aircraft controls to maintain flight and maneuver it about the three axes.    

 (ii) RADAR Altimeters 

RADAR altimeters must be approved, operate from zero to a minimum of 2000 feet AGL and provide the operator an adjustable cursor which enables
an altitude low (decision height) annunciation. The altitude low annunciation must be clearly identified, and in the PIC’s primary field of view. 

(iii) Multi Function Displays (MFD) 

MFDs must be installed within view of the PIC and display GPS navigation information on a color moving map. TAS and weather datalink
information must be displayed on the MFD when these systems are required. 

  
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(iv) Auxiliary Power Source (3 Pin) 

An MS3112E12-3S type connector must be permanently mounted in a location convenient to the
SIC/observer and protected by a 10 Amp circuit breaker. Pin A must be +28 VDC in 28 Volt aircraft. Pin B must be airframe ground. Pin C must be +14 VDC in 14 Volt aircraft. Pins A and C must never be simultaneously wired to the connector. Refer to
FS/OAS A-16. 
 (v) VHF-FM Programming Ports 

Programming ports must be installed in a location convenient to the SIC/observer. The vendor must have a laptop computer available with
compatible programming software and the necessary adapters to load government provided frequency files into each required FM radio. Compatible radio front panel connectors are acceptable. 

(vi) Dual USB Charging Ports 
 USB
charging ports must be TSO approved, capable of providing at least 2 amps of power to each port simultaneously with an output voltage of 5 VDC and installed in a location convenient to the specified users. 

(vii) Portable Electronic Device (PED) Tolerance 

(A) The aircraft must be certified as tolerant to portable electronic devices (PEDs), including transmitting PEDs, in accordance with RTCA/DO-307 for all phases of flight. This must be accomplished via an STC equivalent to Liberty Partners STC11071SC with configuration
LP-S001-B03 and include approval for wireless intercom adapters. An appropriate supplement must be incorporated into the aircraft flight manual. 

(B) The contractor must have documented procedures and training to clearly address: 

 

	 	•	 	 PEDs approved for use on board the aircraft 

 

	 	•	 	 Situations when approved PEDs can and cannot be used 

 

	 	•	 	 How and when PEDs must be secured or stowed 

 

	 	•	 	 PED modes of operation that can and cannot be used 

 

	 	•	 	 How and when to inform passengers of the contractor’s PED policies and procedures 

 

	 	•	 	 How to manage scenarios such as suspected or confirmed electromagnetic interference, PED unit or battery smoke or
fire, or other scenarios. 

  
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	B.9	 AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS 

All avionics used to meet this agreement shall comply with the manufacturer’s specifications and installation instructions, federal
regulations, and the following requirements. 
 (1) There must be no interference with required systems from any equipment installed in or
carried on the aircraft. 
 (2) Strict adherence to the guidelines in FAA AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11
“Aircraft Electrical Systems” and Chapter 12 “Aircraft Avionics Systems” as well as FAA AC 43.13-2B Chapter 1 “Structural Data”, Chapter 2 “Communication, Navigation and
Emergency Locator Transmitter System Installations” and Chapter 3 “Antenna Installation” is required. 
 (3) All antennas must
be FAA approved, have a Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) less than 3.0 to 1 and be properly matched and polarized to their associated avionics system. Repairs to antennas and cracks exposing the antenna housing or element are not acceptable. 

(4) Labeling and marking of all avionics controls and equipment must be understandable, legible, and permanent. Electronic label marking is
acceptable. 
 (5) Avionics installations must not interfere with passenger safety, space or comfort. Avionics equipment must not be mounted
under seats designed for energy attenuation. In all instances, the designated areas for collapse must be protected. 
 (6) All avionics
equipment must be included on the aircraft’s equipment list by model, nomenclature, weight, and arm. 
 (7) Avionics systems must meet
the performance specifications of FS/OAS A-24 Avionics Operational Test Standards.  

(8) Communications equipment must meet the performance specifications of FS/OAS A-30 Radio
Interference Test Procedures. For a copy of all FS/OAS documents visit http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html  
  

	B.10	 OPERATIONS 

(a) Regardless of any status as a public aircraft operation, the Contractor shall operate in accordance with their approved 14 CFR 135
Operations Specifications and all FAA approved and accepted manuals, and all portions of 14 CFR 91 (including those portions applicable to civil aircraft) and each certification required under this contract unless otherwise authorized by the
Contracting Officer. Forest Service acknowledges certain Public Aircraft missions do not fall within the purview of 14 CFR Parts 135 and 91. Reference AB-00-1.1 and FAR
Part 1 for Public Use definition. 
 (1) Pilot Authority and Responsibilities: The Pilot-In-Command (PIC) has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the flight. The pilot shall comply with the directions of the Government, except when in the pilot’s judgment
compliance will be a violation of applicable FARS or contract provisions. 

  
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(2) The pilot is responsible for computing the weight and balance for all flights and for assuring that the gross weight and center of gravity
do not exceed the aircraft’s limitations. 
 (3) A takeoff performance briefing shall be conducted daily and will contain the
following elements based on the forecasted worst case environmental conditions: 
 (i) Takeoff distance required vs. runway available. 

(ii) Climb performance to include single engine if operating a multi-engine aircraft. 

(iii) A subsequent takeoff performance briefing will be conducted if during the day a takeoff is performed from an airport with a higher
density altitude than originally planned. 
 (iv) Under no circumstances will a takeoff be attempted if existing environment conditions at
takeoff cannot be accurately addressed in the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) or Pilots Operating Handbook (POH). 
 (4) No equipment such as
radios, survival gear, fire tools, etc., shall be located in or on the aircraft in such a manner as to potentially cause damage, injury, or obstruct the operation of equipment or personnel. 

(5) Pilots will use an approved 14 CFR 135 cockpit checklist for all flight operations. 

(6) Cell phone use is prohibited within 50 feet of the aircraft during fueling operations. 

(7) Smoking is prohibited within 50-feet of fuel servicing vehicle, fueling equipment, or aircraft.

 (8) Aircraft Engine(s): 

(i) Prior to passenger or cargo loading/unloading, all engines shall be shut down, and all propellers must have ceased rotation. 

(ii) Airplanes shall not be refueled while engines are running, propellers turning, or with passengers on board. 

(iii) The pilot shall not leave the cockpit of an aircraft unattended while the engine(s) are running. 

(9) Night Flying/Operations: Notwithstanding the FAA definition of night in 14 CFR Part 1, Sec 1.1; for ordered flight missions that
are performed under the contract, night shall mean: 30 minutes after official sunset to 30-minutes before official sunrise, based on local time of appropriate sunrise/sunset tables nearest to the planned
destination. 

  
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(10) The pilot shall not permit any passenger in the aircraft or any cargo to be loaded therein unless authorized by the CO. 

(11) Passenger Briefing: Before each takeoff, the PIC shall ensure that all passengers have been briefed in accordance with the briefing items
contained in 14 CFR 135 including (as applicable): 
 (i) Use of seat belts and/or shoulder harness 

(ii) Ingress/Egress procedures 

(iii) Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(iv) Oxygen system 
 (v) No
smoking within 50-feet of the aircraft 
 (vi) First Aid Kit 

(vii) Survival Kit 

(viii) Personal Protective Equipment 

(ix) Location and use of Fire Extinguisher 

(x) Takeoff and climb performance (B.20(b)(3)) 

Note: Pilots shall refer to Five Steps to a Safe Flight card (FS
5700-16/OAS-103) 
 (12) Flight Plans: Pilots shall
file, open, and operate on a FAA, ICAO, or a FS approved flight plan for all flights. Contractor flight plans are not acceptable. Flight plans shall be filed prior to takeoff when possible. 

(13) Flight Following: Pilots are responsible for flight following with the FAA, ICAO, or in accordance with FS approved flight
following procedures including Automated Flight Following (AFF). 
 (14) Manifesting: Prior to any takeoff, the PIC shall provide the
appropriate FS dispatch office/coordination center with current passenger and cargo information. 
 (15) Exemption for transportation of
Hazardous Material (HAZMAT): Aircraft may be required to carry hazardous materials in accordance with 49 CFR. Such transportation shall be in accordance with DOT Exemption and the FS Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials Handbook/Guide (NFES
1068). A copy of the current exemption and handbook/guide and emergency response guide shall be aboard each aircraft operating under the provisions of this exemption. 

(i) It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that Contractor employees who may perform a function subject to this exemption
receive training on the requirements and conditions of this exemption handbook/guide. Documentation of this training shall be retained by the company in the employee’s records and made available to the Government as required. 

  
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(ii) The pilot shall ensure personnel are briefed of specific actions required in the event of an emergency. The pilot shall be given initial
written notification of the type, quantity, and the location of hazardous materials placed aboard the aircraft before the start of any project. Thereafter, verbal notification before each flight is acceptable. For operations where the type and
quantity of the materials do not change, repeated notification is not required. 
 (iii) It is the responsibility of the Contractor to
ensure that Contractor employees have received training in the handling of hazardous materials in accordance with 49 CFR 172. 
  

	B.11	 PERSONNEL 

Pilot Experience Requirements. The Pilot-in-Command
shall hold a currently valid FAA commercial or higher pilot certificate with instrument rating and maintain currency and proficiency for that rating. In addition, the pilot shall also have logged flight time as Pilot-in-Command in fixed-wing aircraft of at least the following minimum amounts. 
 Flight
Hours Experience 
  

					
	 All airplanes
	  	Flying hours	 
	 Total time
	  	 	1500	 
	 Pilot in command total
	  	 	1200	 
	 Pilot in command, as follows:
	  			
	 Category and class to be flown
	  	 	200	 
	 Fixed wing - preceding 12-months
	  	 	100	 
	 Cross Country
	  	 	500	 
	 Operations in Mountainous terrain*
	  	 	200	 
	 Night
	  	 	100	 
	 Instrument - in flight
	  	 	50	 
	 Instrument - actual/simulated
	  	 	75	 
	 Make and model to be flown
	  	 	25	 
	 Make & Model- preceding 60-days
	  	 	10	 

  

	*	 Low level mountainous terrain is flight at 2500 feet AGL and below in terrain identified as mountainous in 14
CFR 95.11 and depicted in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Figure 5-6-2. 

(a) Each Pilot-in-Command shall, at the discretion of the
Contracting Officer, pass a 
 Government evaluation ride (not to exceed two (2) hours) in make and model over mountainous or typical
terrain. 
 Note: Mountainous vs Typical depends upon location of designated base. 

  
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(b) Mountain/Remote Airstrips: Pilots flying missions to Category 4 mountain/remote airstrips shall have successfully passed an
evaluation ride given by a qualified Forest Service Pilot Inspector into a minimum of two (2) typical mountain/remote airstrips and shall have a mountain/remote airstrip endorsement on their Interagency Airplane Pilot Qualification Card. Prior
to dispatching a Pilot into a mountain/remote airstrip the designated Company Check Pilot or Contractor will brief the Pilot on the hazards associated with the airstrip and verify that the Pilot meets initial, recurrent and 12-month specific mountain/remote airstrip requirements. Individual National Forests may have specific requirements for a particular airstrip. The appropriate dispatch office should be contacted to obtain current
airstrip information. Before dispatching an aircraft into a Category 4 airstrip, a Pilot shall meet special requirements and the mission shall be coordinated with the local Forest. 

(c) Category 4 mountain/remote airstrips are restricted by the Forest Service to daytime VFR flight only. Use authorization shall be obtained
from the appropriate dispatch office. Pilots shall have an endorsement on their Interagency Airplane Pilot Qualification Card and meet specific currency. 

(d) The Contractor shall provide the CO a list of Category 4 mountain/remote airstrips for which each Pilot is authorized.  

(e) The Pilot-in-Command shall be capable of performing basic
programming functions and operations of Contractor installed aircraft avionics. This includes the ability to enter and utilize newly assigned frequencies and tones by selected channel positions. The Pilot-in-Command shall be able to instruct the Agency observer in how to perform basic programming and operation of VHF-AM and
VHF-FM radios, and GPS. 
 (f) All pilots must possess a Class I or Class II FAA medical
certificate. 
 (g) All pilots shall possess and carry a current Interagency Airplane Pilot Qualification Card in accordance with the
Schedule of Items. 
 (h) Pilots must speak English fluently. 

(i) Co-pilots may be required on all aircraft engaged in IFR missions.
Co-pilots shall meet the following requirements: 
 (1) Hold current FAA commercial license. 

(2) Have current FAA instrument rating. 

(3) Have valid FAA multi-engine rating. 

(4) Current FAR Part 135 equipment check. 
  

	B.12	 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL 

(a) Performance of Contract services may involve work and/or residence on Federal property. Contractor employees are expected to follow the
rules of conduct established by the manager of such facilities that apply to all Government or non-Government personnel working or residing on such facilities. The Contractor may be required to replace
employees who are found to be in noncompliance with Government facility rules of conduct. 

  
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(b) Personnel, who perform ineffectively, refuse to cooperate in the fulfillment of the Contract objectives, are unable or unwilling to adapt
to field living conditions, or whose general performance is unsatisfactory or otherwise disruptive may be required to be replaced. 
 (c) The
CO shall notify the Contractor of specifics of the unsatisfactory conduct and/or performance by the Contractor’s personnel. The determination of unacceptability is at the sole discretion of the CO. When directed by the CO, the Contractor shall
replace unacceptable personnel. 
  

	B.13	 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL 

(a) The CO may suspend a contractor pilot who fails to follow safe operating practices, does ineffective work, or exhibits conduct detrimental
to the purpose for which contracted, or is under suspension or revocation by another government agency. 
 (b) Upon involvement in an
Aircraft Accident or NTSB Reportable Incident (see 49 CFR Part 830), a pilot operating under this contract shall be suspended from performing pilot duties under this contract and any other activity authorized under the interagency pilot
qualification card(s) issued to the pilot pending the investigation outcome. 
 (c) Upon involvement in an Incident-with-Potential as defined
under mishaps, a pilot operating under this contract may be suspended from performing pilot duties under this contract and any other activity authorized under the interagency pilot qualification card(s) issued to the pilot pending the incident
investigation outcome. 
 (d) When a pilot is suspended, and when requested, the interagency pilot/mechanic qualification card(s) shall be
surrendered to the CO. Suspension will continue until: 
 (1) The investigation findings and decision indicate no further suspension is
required and the interagency pilot qualification card(s) is returned to the pilot/mechanic; 
 OR 

(2) Revocation action to cancel the interagency pilot authorization is taken by the issuing agency in accordance with agency procedures. 

 

	B.14	 SUBSTITUTION / REPLACEMENT OR ADDITION OF AIRCRAFT 

If an aircraft is due scheduled maintenance or requires maintenance to correct any deficiencies to the aircraft, the Contractor may substitute
or replace the aircraft with a carded aircraft equal to or greater than the awarded performance at no cost to the government to include positioning of replacement aircraft. Flight time, availability or standby shall not be paid to facilitate
replacements or substitutions. The Contractor is required to give three (3) days’ notice for substitution of aircraft for required maintenance, other substitutions or replacement request will be on a case-by-case basis. All requests for substitutions or replacements shall be coordinated with an Aviation Maintenance Inspector and the Contracting Officer. Final approval must be obtained and documented from
the CO on all substitutions and replacements. Once approval is obtained, the Contractor shall notify the ordering dispatch office of the substitution or replacement. 

  
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	B.15	 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS 

(a) All flight time, regardless of how or where performed, except personal pleasure flying, will be reported by each flight crewmember and used
to administer flight hour and duty time limitations. Flight time to and from the Home Base as a flight crewmember (commuting) will 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 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. 
 (b) Duty shall include flight time, ground duty of any kind, and standby or alert status at any location. This restriction does not
include “on-call” status outside of any required rest or off-duty periods. 

(c) Flight time shall not exceed a total of eight (8) hours per day. 

(d) Pilots accumulating 36 or more flight hours in any six (6) consecutive duty-days shall be off duty the next day. Flight time shall not
exceed a total of 42 hours in any six (6) consecutive days. After any one (1) full off-duty day, pilots begin a new six (6) consecutive day duty-period for the purposes of this clause, providing
during any 14 consecutive day period, each pilot shall have two (2) full days off-duty. Days off need not be consecutive. 

(e) Assigned duty of any kind shall not exceed 14 hours in any 24-hour period. Within any 24-hour period, pilots shall have a minimum of ten (10) 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 work site and place of lodging will not be considered duty time. When one-way travel exceeds 30 minutes, the total travel time shall be considered as part of the duty day. 

Note: The above travel time in excess of 30 minutes is considered duty time but is not compensable under standby or extended standby.

 (f) Duty includes flight time, ground duty of any kind, and standby or alert status at any location. 

(g) During times of prolonged heavy fire activity, the Government may issue a notice reducing the pilot
duty-day/flight time and/or increasing off-duty days on a geographical or agency-wide basis. 

(h) Flights point-to-point (airport to airport,) with a pilot
and co-pilot shall be limited to ten (10) flight hours per day. (An airplane that departs “Airport A,” flies reconnaissance on a fire, and then flies to “Airport B,” is not point-to-point). 
 (i) Pilots may be relieved from duty for
fatigue or other causes created by unusually strenuous or severe duty before reaching duty limitations. 
 (j) When pilots act as a mechanic,
mechanic duties in excess of two (2) hours will apply as flight hours on a one-to-one basis toward flight hour limitations. 

  
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(k) Relief, additional, or substitute pilots reporting for duty under this Contract shall furnish a record of all duty and all flight hours
during the previous 14 days. 
  

	B.16	 RELIEF PILOT 

When requested by the government, the Contractor may furnish a relief crew to meet the days off requirement in accordance with the ‘Flight
Hour and Duty Limitations’ clause. Approval to furnish relief crews and costs for transporting relief crews will be approved in advance by the CO or COR. Approval will be noted on the payment invoice in the remarks section. (Section B.31) 

 

	B.17	 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 

The minimum PPE for flights shall consist of non-synthetic (natural fiber) materials or Nomex®, leather shoes or boots that fully cover the feet, and long pants that overlap the shoes when in the seated position. Long sleeve shirts are recommended. During the course of work under this
contract and when such equipment is mandated by the local user unit’s policy, the Contractor’s personnel may be required to wear additional or supplemental personal protective equipment.  

 

	B.18	 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY 

(a) The USDA-FS utilizes Safety Management System (SMS) to enhance aviation safety and reduce
accidents. Contractors are expected to utilize SMS principles in their aviation safety programs as referenced in E.2(b) and complete section E.8. USDA-FS solicitations require a functioning SMS Program that is
commensurate with the size and scope of companies aviation operations. 
 (b) The Contractor shall furnish the CO with a copy of all reports
required to be submitted to the FAA in accordance with 14 CFR that relate to Pilot and maintenance personnel performance, aircraft airworthiness, or operations. 

(c) Following the occurrence of a mishap, the CO or their designee shall evaluate whether noncompliance or violation of provisions of the
agreement, the Federal Aviation Regulations applicable to the Contractor’s operations, company policy, procedures, practices, programs, and/or negligence on the part of the company officers or employees may have caused or contributed to the
mishap. 
 (d) The Contractor shall keep and maintain programs necessary to assure safety of ground and flight operations. The development
and maintenance of these programs are a material part of the performance of the agreement. When the CO and Contract Compliance Inspection Team determines the Contractor’s safety program will not adequately promote the safety of operations, the
Government may cancel the agreement. Examples of such programs are: 
 (1) Personnel activities, 

(2) Maintenance, 
 (3)
Safety, 

  
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(4) Compliance with regulations. 

(e) The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the CO and the Contractor Compliance Inspection Team in the fulfillment of this paragraph. The CO
may suspend performance during the evaluation period used to determine cause as stated above. 
  

	B.19	 MISHAPS 

(a) Reporting: The Contractor shall, by the most expeditious means available, notify the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and
the USDA-FS when an “Aircraft Accident” or NTSB reportable “Incident” occurs within any company operations, whether under the Agreement or not. Also, the
USDA-FS shall immediately be notified when an “Incident with Potential” occurs. “Incidents with Potential” shall mean an incident that narrowly misses being an accident in which the
circumstances indicate significant potential for substantial damage or serious injury, or a deviation from standard procedures. Classification of an incident as an “Incident with Potential” is determined by the Agency and is reported into
the SAFECOM system. 
 The toll free 24 hour Interagency Aircraft Accident Reporting Hot Line number is: 

1-888-4MISHAP (1-888-464-7427) 
 While operating under this
Agreement, the Contractor must immediately, and by the most expeditious means available, notify the appropriate agency Regional Aviation Safety Manager (RASM) when an “Aircraft Accident”, NTSB reportable “Incident” or an
“Incident with Potential” occurs. 
 (b) Forms Submission: Following an “Aircraft Accident” or when requested by
the NTSB following the notification of a reportable “incident,” the Contractor shall provide the USDA-FS with the information necessary to complete an NTSB Form 6120.1/2. 

(1) The NTSB Form 6120.1/2 does not replace the Contractor’s responsibility, within five (5) days of an event, to submit to the USDA-FS a “SAFECOM” to report any condition, observance, act, maintenance problem, or circumstance that has potential to cause an aviation-related mishap. 

(2) Blank SAFECOMS and assistance in submitting SAFECOMS can be obtained from the USDA-FS. SAFECOMS may
be submitted electronically at www.safecom.gov. 
 (c) Wreckage Preservation: The Contractor shall not permit removal or
alteration of the aircraft, aircraft equipment, or records following an “Aircraft Accident”, “Incident”, or “Incident with Potential” which results in any damage to the aircraft or injury to personnel until authorized
to do so by the CO. Exceptions are when threat-to-life or property exists; the aircraft is blocking an airport runway, etc. The CO shall be immediately notified when
such actions take place. 
 Note: The NTSB’s release of the wreckage does not constitute a release by the CO, who shall maintain
control of the wreckage and related equipment until all investigations are complete. 

  
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(d) Investigation: The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of all aircraft accidents, incidents, aviation hazards and injuries
to Contractor or Government personnel arising in the course of performance under this Agreement. Further, the Contractor fully agrees to cooperate with the USDA-FS during an investigation and make available
personnel, personnel records, aircraft records, and any equipment, damaged or undamaged, deemed necessary by the USDA-FS. Following a mishap, the Contractor shall ensure that personnel (Pilot, mechanics, etc.)
associated with the aircraft shall be readily available to the mishap investigation team. 
 (e) Related Costs: The NTSB or USDA-FS shall determine their individual agency investigation cost responsibility. The Contractor will be fully responsible for any cost associated with the reassembly, approval for return-to-availability, and return transportation of any items disassembled by the USDA-FS. 

(f) Search, Rescue, and Salvage: The cost of search, rescue, and salvage operations made necessary due to causes other than negligent
acts of a Government employee shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. 
  

	B.20	 INITIAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Clause 52.212-4 (a), the following is added:

 (a) Pre-Use Inspection of Equipment and Personnel: After award of the BOA, and any renewal,
an inspection of the Contractor’s equipment and personnel will be made. Inspections will be performed during normal Government working hours at the designated home base. (Section A.6) 

Note: If after the initial inspection of the aircraft, documented discrepancies are not corrected within 30 days, a re-inspection may be required. If re-inspection is required it will be solely at the discretion of the Government. Re-inspection will
take place at a time and place directed by the Government. 
 (b) The aircraft and Pilot(s) will be made available for inspection as
scheduled by the Government. 
 (c) At the scheduled inspection, the Contractor shall provide a complete listing of all FAA ADs and
Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins (MSBs) applicable to the make, model, and series of aircraft being offered. Documentation of compliance to each AD and MSB will include date and method of compliance, date of recurring compliance, an
authorized signature, and certificate number will be recorded. The list shall be similar to that shown in AC 43-9, as amended. 

(d) All components or items installed in the offered aircraft that are subject to specified time basis or schedule (time/calendar life) for
inspection, overhaul, or replacement shall be listed and made available to the Government at time of inspection. The list shall include component name, serial number, service life or inspection/overhaul time, total time since major inspection,
overhaul, or replacement and hours/cycles calendar time remaining before required inspection, overhaul, or replacement. The list shall be similar to that shown in AC 43-9, as amended. 

(e) The Contractor may be required to furnish a copy of the procedures manual and revisions as required by 14 CFR 135 (as applicable). 

  
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(f) The Contractor may be required to furnish copies of SMS safety program documents, such as accident prevention plans, safety training
plans, hazard reports, compliance audits, and safety awards. 
 (g) The items described below shall be made available at the pre-use or renewal inspection: 
 (i) Certificates/Agreement: 

(A) Copy of 14 CFR 135 Operations Specifications (as applicable). 

(B) Complete copy of the Basic Ordering Agreement, including modifications with each aircraft. 

(ii) Pilot(s) 
 (A) Completed
Airplane Pilot Qualifications and Approval Record Form (FS-5700-20) and Pilot log books. 

(B) FAA Pilot certificates. 

(C) Current FAA Pilot medical certificate. 

(D) Pilot 14 CFR 135 Airman Competency/Proficiency Check (FAA Form 8410- 3). Category aircraft requiring two (2) pilots, competency
proficiency checks per 14 CFR 61. 
 (E) The Contractor shall ensure that each Pilot reviews the Agreement, receives a briefing from a
Forest Service Pilot Inspector, and signs the USDA Forest Service Aviation Operations Briefing: Fire Pre-Season Operations Guide for Fixed-Wing Pilots and Aircraft. 

(F) Current signed briefings shall be in receipt of the CO prior to operating under the Agreement and annually thereafter. Signed briefings
will be maintained with the pilot approval records. 
 (G) Each Pilot shall be reevaluated every five (5) years and/or at the
discretion of the Government. 
 (iii) Equipment 

(A) Appropriate equipment installed, or available to be installed, on the aircraft for the flight evaluation. 

(B) Aircraft maintenance records. 

(C) A&P mechanic available. 

(D) Additional equipment as offered even when not requested by this agreement. 

  
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	B.21	 INITIAL PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES 

(a) All operating expenses incidental to the inspection shall be borne by the Contractor. 

(b) Pilot evaluation flights may require up to two (2) hours of flight time for each Pilot as deemed necessary by the Agency Inspector
Pilot. All evaluation flights shall be performed in a carded aircraft of like make and model furnished for the Agreement. 
 (c) Documented
discrepancies on the initial inspection shall be corrected within 30 days of inspection unless coordinated with the Regional Maintenance Inspector. Any re-inspection cost shall be borne by the
Contractor. Re-inspection will take place at a location determined by the CO and at the convenience of the Government. 
  

	B.22	 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES 

When re-inspection is necessary because Contractor equipment and/or personnel did not satisfy the
initial inspection, or when inspecting substitute personnel and/or equipment subsequent to the initial pre-use inspection, the Contractor may be charged the actual costs incurred by the Government in
performing the re-inspection. Re-inspections will be performed at a time and location mutually agreed to by the Contractor and CO and at the convenience of the
Government. 
  

	B.23	 INSPECTIONS DURING USE 

(a) After arrival at the requested operating base an agency ATGS or Flight Manager will perform and agency peruse inspection form before
accepting the aircraft for operations. This field audit documents current condition of the aircraft and will be signed by the contractor’s representative (Pilot) and the government official. A Copy of this inspection will be kept on the
aircraft and sent to the CO/COR. (See Exhibit 21) 
 (b) At any time during the Contract period, the Government may require inspections/tests
as deemed necessary to determine that the Contractor’s equipment and/or personnel currently meet specifications. Government costs incurred during these inspections will not be charged to the Contractor. 

(c) Should the inspections/tests reveal deficiencies that require corrective action and subsequent
re-inspection, the actual costs incurred by the Government may be charged to the Contractor. 
 (d)
When the aircraft becomes unavailable due to mechanical breakdown, the Government reserves the right to inspect the aircraft after the Contractor’s mechanic has approved the aircraft for return to service. For items covered under 14 CFR
135.415, the Contractor shall furnish the CO with a completed copy of FAA Form 8010-4, Malfunction or Defect Report. 
  

	B.24	 AUTHORIZED ORDERING ACTIVITIES 

The Geographic Area Coordination Centers (GACC) and Hosting Dispatch Center are authorized to fill orders under the Basic Ordering Agreement.
Contractors shall not accept orders from any other source. 

  
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	B.25	 ORDERING PROCEDURES 

(a) The GACC will make an operational determination by evaluating operational needs, aircraft capabilities and cost considerations in
determining the most suitable and best valued vendor. Once the determination is made, a Resource Order shall be issued to the Contractor as documentation of hire, which may include the following type of information: 

(1) Order number 
 (2) Ordered
aircraft by Agreement Item and/or N-Number 
 (3) Date of flight 

(4) Estimated time of departure 

(5) The ordered duty hours, if applicable 

(6) Flight point of origin 

(7) Flight destination 

(8) Passenger/cargo manifest 

(9) Flight description 

(10) Flight-following arrangements and agency radio frequencies 

(11) Known flight hazards 

(12) PPE requirements 
 (b)
The Government does not guarantee the placement of any orders for service under this Agreement and the Contractor is not obligated to accept any orders. When the Government places an order for services, if the Contractor elects to accept the order,
either through written acknowledgement or commencement of performance, an agreement will thereby be established. This agreement will include all of the terms and conditions called out under this BOA. 

 

	B.26	 POINT OF HIRE 

Point of Hire shall be the Contractor’s Home Base as specified in Section A.6 or the location of aircraft at the time of hire. 

 

	B.27	 ASSIGNED WORK LOCATION(S) 

The Assigned Work Location will be determined when the order for services is placed. 

  
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	B.28	 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS 

The Contractor will be reimbursed for all mobilization and demobilization costs from the home base to the assigned work location and back to
the home base for each time this agreement is exercised.     
  

	B.29	 ORDERING AND PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL PILOT 

(a) The government representative with the approval of the ordering unit may order an additional pilot on an intermittent basis to maximize
usage of the aircraft. The pilot may be furnished at the option of the Contractor. All terms and conditions of the Agreement will apply except as set forth below: 

(b) When ordered by the government representative, the additional optional pilot will be paid a lump sum as offered in Section A.3 for travel
days and work days. 
 (c) Payment for Overnight Allowance will be made as described in B.37 for the additional Pilot. 

(d) Transportation costs shall be reviewed by the CO to determine reasonableness. Reasonable costs of roundtrip transportation will be paid.
This does not apply to relief crews brought in by the Contractor on primary pilot or crews’ mandatory days off at home base. 
  

	B.30	 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR 

(a) Housing, subsistence, ground transportation, and other expenses will be the responsibility of the Contractor or its employees at the Home
Base. (Section A.6) 
 (b) The Government will reimburse the Contractor for any airport use costs the Contractor is required to pay when
ordered to operate from an airport other than the home base such as airport landing fees, tie-down charges, or other similar type costs. 

(c) Miscellaneous unforeseeable costs not recovered through the contract payment rates and are the direct result of ordered service may be
reimbursed at actual cost if approved by the Contracting Officer. Itemized receipts must support claims for reimbursement and must be kept on file by the contractor and made available to the CO or COR upon request. 

(d) When Contractor’s aircraft is dispatched away from the home base, the Government will authorize payment for additional necessary
and reasonable costs involved in transporting authorized relief crewmembers to and from work bases when approved in advance by the Contracting Officer. These costs are limited to the actual transportation of the individual; i.e., airplane
tickets, car rentals, etc. Salary costs for the Contractor’s employee(s) while in travel status is not a cost for which the Government will reimburse the Contractor. 
  

	B.31	 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS 

(a) Equipment. The aircraft and related equipment is required to be available for a period of 14 hours each day beginning at the start
of morning civil twilight unless otherwise specified by the government representative. 
 (b) Personnel. Personnel will be in one of
the following categories of availability: 

  
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(1) Standby (Duty Day). The beginning of the Standby (Duty Day) period will be set by the government representative and may be adjusted
from day-to-day. Once Standby begins, the standby (Duty Day) period will continue for nine (9) consecutive hours regardless of the payment status of the aircraft.
During the Standby (Duty Day) period, the personnel/aircraft shall be able to respond to a dispatch within 15 minutes unless an alternate response time is established by the government representative. Delays caused by local air traffic and other
causes beyond the pilots control will not be considered part of the 15 minutes. This requirement does not apply when the aircraft is being relocated/ferried to a different working airbase. 

(2) Extended Standby. (That period over nine (9) hours per day per authorized pilot) is not intended to compensate the Contractor
on a one-to-one basis for all hours necessary to service and maintain the aircraft, nor is it paid while crew is traveling to and from place of lodging. Extended standby
must be specifically ORDERED and documented on the Flight Use Report by the Government and only in unusual circumstances will the Government compensate the Contractor for extended standby when aircraft is not also available for immediate dispatch.
Extended Standby is not applicable to double-flight crews. 
 (3) Authorized Break. During the standby period, requirements may be
modified by the CO to allow Contractor’s personnel time off away from the assigned work location or to conduct routine maintenance. No deduction of availability will be made for such authorized breaks except when Contractor personnel fail to
return to Standby upon request. The Contractor will provide the CO with information on how to contact Contractor personnel. Personnel will be allowed one (1) hour to return to standby status after the contact attempt is made. Failure to
return to work within one (1) hour will result in loss of availability. 
 (4) Release-from-Duty. The Contractor’s
personnel may be released and be considered off duty prior to completion of their individual crew duty limitation period. Once released, the Contractor personnel are not required to return to Standby status the same day. Service shall be recorded as
fully available provided the CO has.  
  

	B.32	 UNAVAILABILITY 

(a) The Contractor will be considered “Unavailable” whenever equipment or personnel are unable to perform or fail to perform the
requirements of this Contract. Unavailability however, will not be assessed when the pilot(s) has/have reached flight and/or duty limitations while performing under this Contract when the conditions in B.15 Flight and Duty Limitations occur. 

(b) Unavailability status will continue until the deficiency is corrected. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to inform the CO whenever
the equipment or personnel become available. Inspection by the Government after a performance failure has occurred will be made as promptly as possible after the Contractor has given notice that the deficiency has been corrected. When Inspection
reveals that the failure has been corrected, the Contractor will be considered in “Available” status from the time the Contractor gives notice to the Government that the deficiency has been corrected. 

(c) Periods of Unavailability will be accumulated for the day and posted on the Flight Use Invoice as actual clock unavailability. 

  
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	B.33	 PAYMENT PROCEDURES 

(a) All Flight Use Reports will be electronically packaged and submitted through the Aviation Business System (ABS) for payment processing.
Payments will still be made semi-monthly for services approved. The Flight Use Reports will be “packaged/bundled” every two (2) weeks and sent to the vendor electronically for approval for submission through the ABS system and
electronically forwarded to the Albuquerque Service Center (ASC) for payment. The Flight Use Reports processed during the first half of the month will be processed for payment about the 15th and those accumulated during the last half of the month
will be processed about the 1st of the following month. 
 (b) Submission of receipts will not be required for reimbursement purposes,
however the contractor will provide verification if requested by the CO. 
  

	B.34	 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY 

(a) Availability will be paid at the applicable rate specified in the Schedule of Items only when Contractor’s equipment and personnel
meet the Daily Availability Requirements and are recorded in ABS. 
 (b) Availability for aircraft will be ordered, measured, and recorded
each day. 
 (c) Payment for availability will not commence until the aircraft and flight crew arrive at the Assigned Work Location and are
available for standby. On the first day, if an aircraft arrives at the Assigned Work Location at or before 1200 hours (noon local time) a full day of availability will be paid. Aircraft arriving after 1200 hours (noon local time), will be paid for a
half-day of Availability. For purposes of this clause, on the first and last day, duty time will be computed based on time zone at point of departure. 

(d) On the last day at the Assigned Work Location, aircraft released from the Assigned Work Location at or before 1200 hours (noon local time)
will be paid one half-day of Availability. Aircraft released after 1200 hours (noon local time) will be paid for a full day of Availability. 

(e) No more than one day of Availability may be earned in a calendar day (0001 to 2400). 

(f) The awarded daily availability rate shall include all fixed and variable costs (depreciation, salaries, travel costs to and from lodging,
overhead, permanent shop facilities, etc.) incurred in providing continuous service exclusive of those costs directly attributed to actual flight. 
  

	B.35	 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT—FLIGHT TIME MEASUREMENT 

(a) Payment for flight time will be made only when flight is properly ordered by designated personnel. Payment will be made proportionately
based upon the applicable unit price per hour as stated in the Schedule of Items. Unless otherwise agreed upon, ordered flights will originate and/or terminate at the Home Base specified in the Schedule of Items. 

(b) No flight time shall be paid for loading, unloading, refueling, or warm-up operations. A flight
hour meter as specified in B.4 STANDARD EQUIPMENT will be used to measure flight time in hours and tenths. Each flight leg total will be entered on the payment invoice and multiplied by the offered price per hour as stated in the Schedule of Items.
In the event that the flight hour meter malfunctions during flight, clock time may also be used. Clock time will begin at the start of the takeoff roll and end when the aircraft comes to rest at the parking or unloading area. Flight time will be
entered in ABS (Flight Use Report). 

  
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Conversion Table 

Minutes = Hundredths 
  

											
	 1= .02
	  	11=.18	  	21=.35	  	31=.52	  	41 =.68	  	51=.85
	 2= .03
	  	12=.20	  	22=.37	  	32=.53	  	42=.70	  	52=.87
	 3= .05
	  	13=.22	  	23=.38	  	33=.55	  	43=.72	  	53=.88
	 4= .07
	  	14=.23	  	24=.40	  	34=.57	  	44=.73	  	54=.90
	 5= .08
	  	15=.25	  	25=.42	  	35=.58	  	45=.75	  	55=.92
	 6= .10
	  	16=.27	  	26=.43	  	36=.60	  	46=.77	  	56=.93
	 7= .12
	  	17=.28	  	27=.45	  	37=.62	  	47=.78	  	57=.95
	 8= .13
	  	18=.30	  	28=.47	  	38=.63	  	48=.80	  	58=.97
	 9= .15
	  	19=.32	  	29=.48	  	39=.65	  	49=.82	  	59=.98
	 10=.17
	  	20=.33	  	30=.50	  	40=.67	  	50=.83	  	60=1 .00

 (c) Flight (ferry) time of aircraft to and from the Contractor’s Home Base and work location will be paid
at the flight rate specified in the Schedule of Items. (A.3) 
 (d) The Government does not guarantee any flight time. 

(e) If a dispatch or flight is cancelled after 1 (one) engine is operating, or if ordered for repositioning to or from a specific parking
location (i. e. refueling out of pit area, or for any needed ramp maintenance) payment will be made at 1/10th of an hour of the specified flight rate and coded appropriately. Payment will only be
made when start or move is requested by the government. 
  

	B.36	 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY 

(a) Extended standby for the pilot(s) (that period over the first, nine (9) hours of standby per day, per crewmember) will be measured in
hours rounded to the next full hour and paid at the rate specified in the Schedule of Items in accordance with A.11, Daily Availability Requirements, and Extended Standby. 

(b) Extended Standby is not applicable on days when mobilization or demobilization is paid. 

 

	B.37	 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE 

(a) The Contractor shall receive an overnight allowance for each Pilot for each night that the Government requests the Pilot to stay at a
location other than the Home Base. The Government will pay the Contractor the actual cost of lodging up to the current standard maximum rate that is allowed (or high rate, if applicable) as established by the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).
Rates are available at: www.gsa.gov/perdiem 
 (b) Overnight allowance will not be paid when the aircraft is assigned to its Home
Base. 

  
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(c) If partial overnight allowance is provided by the Government, the Contractor will be reimbursed at current FTR rates for the portion that
is Contractor provided. 
 (d) The appropriate rate for meals and incidental expenses will be paid unless the Government makes three
(3) meals available to the Contractor. 
 (e) The Contractor’s lodging will be paid only when lodging is not furnished by the
Government. If the Contractor elects to not utilize Government provided lodging, there is no reimbursement for lodging or transportation costs incurred by the Contractor. When the FTR rate changes, the change in overnight allowance to the Contractor
will become effective on the effective date of the FTR change. 
 (f) The Flight Use Report shall clearly show the county or city
where the overnight occurred. High rate claims for subsistence that do not include this information will be reduced to the standard rate. 

(g) In the event that FTR rate(s) are not available, the Government shall be notified and the Flight Use Report documented accordingly.
Documentation and supporting itemized paid receipts will be provided to the CO, upon request. 
  

	B.38	 FOOD AND DRINK 

During days of high incident activity when the Government deems it necessary to provide food and drink refreshments to flight crews for
sustained operations, the Government will furnish such items at the Government expense. 
  

	B.39	 CONTRACTOR STAND-DOWN OR DEACTIVATION 

(a) The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer by telephone, followed up with a written notification (email or letter) to
the Contracting Officer, when the Contractor implements a stand-down or when the Contractor de-activates any or all of the aircraft/fleet that is operating in compliance with this Agreement. The
Contractor’s verbal and written notifications shall include all of the tail number(s) for all the effected aircraft, the rationale for the stand-down/deactivation, and the estimated duration of the stand-down or the deactivation. 

(b) The Contractor shall also notify the Contracting Officer by telephone, followed up with a written notification (email or letter) to the
Contracting Officer of the planned reactivation date for each of the effected aircraft. The Contractor’s verbal and written notifications shall include the tail number(s) of all of the reactivated aircraft, the rationale/corrective action plan
(if applicable), and the date(s) of the reactivation(s). Once a Contracting Officer has been officially notified of a Contractor implemented stand-down and/or deactivation, the Contracting Officer shall notify the appropriate Government officials
accordingly. 
 (c) The Contractor must also comply with all requirements of B.19 Accident Prevention and Safety and B.20 Mishaps. 

  
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	B.40	 COMMERCIAL FILMING AND VIDEOTAPING 

(a) In accordance with 36 C.F.R. Part 251 and U.S. Forest Service Manuals 1600 and 2700 all commercial filming or videotaping (e.g., filming
for feature films, reality shows, documentaries, television specials, etc.) on National Forest System lands requires the filming entity to apply for, and obtain, a special use authorization prior to the start of any filming, or associated
activities, on National Forest System lands. This requirement is applicable to filming directly by contractors and is also applicable to filming of contractors of the U.S. Forest Service while on National Forest System lands. 

(b) Any filming, or associated activities, occurring on National Forest System lands pursuant to a properly acquired special use authorization
may be limited or prohibited during a fire fighting or incident support situation at the discretion of the Incident Commander or applicable government authority. 

(c) All contractually required recorded data, and images and voice data collected or stored from radios, sensors, phones, cameras or other
audio and image recording devices are the property of the of the USDA Forest Service while on contract. 
 (d) This will include but not be
limited to, Additional Telemetry Units, Automated Flight Following, and Operational Loads Monitoring data and data collected or stored from EO/IR sensors, any cameras, radios or other audio and video recording devices owned by the Contractor,
Contractor representatives or the Forest Service. Use of the audio and image data outside of the scope of the Agreement is prohibited unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. 

 

	B.41	 CONDITION INSPECTION GUIDELINES RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 

(a) Federal Aviation Regulations require that occupant restraints systems are to be replaced in aircraft manufactured after July 1, 1951;
such systems shall conform to standards established by the FAA. These standards are contained in Technical Standard Order TSO-C22. Restraint system eligible for installation in aircraft may be identified by
the marking TSO-C22, TSO-C114 on the webbing, or by a military designation number since military systems comply with the strength requirements of the TSO. Aircraft
manufacturer installed restraint systems with part numbers are acceptable. Each system shall be equipped with an approved metal-to-metal latching device.  

(b) Federal Aviation Regulations provide minimum inspection guidance, other than to state, that mildew and fraying may render the restraint
system un-airworthy and that suspected webbing should be tested for tensile strength. The tensile strength requirement for a single person system is 525 pounds (most systems are rated at 1,500 pounds). 

  
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(c) Unacceptable Condition Criteria: 
  

							
	 Webbing
	  	 Hardware
	  	 Stitching
	  	 TSO Tags

	Frayed (5%)	  	Inoperable	  	Broken	  	Missing
	Torn	  	Damaged	  	Excessive Wear	  	Illegible
	Crushed	  	Corroded	  	Missing	  	
	Swollen	  	Excessive Wear	  		  	
	Creased	  		  		  	
	Deteriorated	  		  		  	

 (d) References: 

14 CFR Part 91.205 
 14 CFR Part
21.607 
 AC 21-34 

TSO-C22 

TSO-C114 
  

	B.42	 DEFINITIONS 

As used throughout this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below: 

Additional Personnel. Additional personnel specifically ordered by the CO where it is to the Government’s advantage to have
additional availability of the aircraft (not to be confused with a relief Pilot furnished by Contractor to replace primary Pilot). 
 Air
Tactical. Special mission flights above 500 feet AGL involving the aerial airspace management and use of aviation resources. 

Aircraft Accident. An occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft, which takes place between the time any person boards the
aircraft with the intention of flight and all such persons have disembarked, and in which any person suffers death or serious injury, or in which the aircraft receives substantial damage. 

Aircraft Incident. An occurrence other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft, which affects or could affect the
safety of operations. 
 Aircraft Make and Model. A specific make and basic model of aircraft, including modification; e.g., a Cessna
206. 
 Aircraft Make. Model, and Series. A specific make, model, and series of aircraft including modification (e.g., a Cessna 310 is
not the same make, model, and series as a Cessna 337). 
 Airspace Conflict. A near mid-air
collision, intrusion, or violation of airspace rules. 
 Alert Status. A status subject to flight and duty limitations in which the
Contractor has one (1) hour to return to standby, if ordered by the CO to do so. 

  
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Assigned Work Location. A location other than the Home Base, established to permit operation from vicinity of a project area. 

Aviation Hazard. Any condition, act, or set of circumstances that exposes an individual to unnecessary risk or harm during aviation
operations. 
 Call-When-Needed. A term used to identify the furnishing of services on an “as needed basis” or
“intermittent use” in Government procurement agreements. There is no guarantee the Government will place any orders and the Contractor is not obligated to accept any orders. However, once the Contractor accepts an order, the Contractor is
obligated to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein. 
 Cargo. Any item that is not an occupant or part of
the aircraft carried by the aircraft. 
 Category 4 Airstrip. These are mountain/remote airstrips and are restricted by the Forest
Service to day VFR flight only. Use authorization must be obtained from the appropriate National Forest dispatch office. Pilots must have an endorsement on their Pilot Qualification Card and meet specific currency requirements. 

Civil Twilight. Begins in the morning, and ends in the evening when the center of the sun is geometrically 6° below the horizon.

 Contractor. An operator being paid by the Government for services. 

Crew Member. A person assigned to perform duties in an aircraft during flight time. 

Cruising Speed, Service Ceiling, and Cruising Range. Shall be the same as applied by the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) and FAA, United
States Department of Transportation, and the aircraft manufacturer. 
 Empty Weight. The last weight and moment entry on the aircraft
weight and balance record. Empty weight is determined using weight and balance data which was determined by actual weighing of the aircraft within 36 calendar months preceding the starting date of the Agreement, or renewal period, and following any
major repair or major alteration or change to the equipment list which affects the center of gravity of the aircraft. 
 Equipped
Weight. Equipped weight equals the Empty Weight (as listed in the Weight and Balance Data) plus the weight of lubricants and onboard equipment required by the Agreement (e.g., survival kit). 

The aircraft equipped weight is determined using weight and balance data which was determined by actual weighing of the aircraft within 36
calendar months preceding the starting date of the Agreement, or renewal period, and following any major repair or major alteration or change to the equipment list which affects the center of gravity of the aircraft. 

Fatal Injury. Any injury, which results in death within 30 days of the accident. 

Federal Aviation Regulations. Rules and regulations contained in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations. 

  
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Ferry Flight. Movement of the aircraft under its own power from
point-to-point without passenger(s) or cargo. 
 Fire
Reconnaissance. Special mission flights above 500 feet AGL involving the detection of fires. 
 Flight Crew. Those Contractor
personnel, required by the Federal Aviation Administration, to operate the aircraft safely while performing under the Agreement to the Government. 

Flight Manager. Designated Government Representative for all passengers on a flight. 

Fully Operational. Aircraft, Pilot(s), other personnel, repairs, operating supplies, service facilities, and incidentals necessary for
the safe operation of the aircraft both on the ground and in the air. 
 Fully Rated Capacity. The number of passenger seats or pounds
of cargo load authorized in the applicable Type Certificate Data Sheet. 
 Gross Weight. The loaded weight of an aircraft. Gross
weight includes the total weight of the aircraft, the weight of the fuel and oil, and the weight of the entire load it is carrying. 

Ground Mishap, Aircraft. An aircraft mishap in which there is no intent to fly; however, the power plants and/or rotors are in operation
and damage incurred requiring replacement or repair of rotors, propellers, wheels, tires, wing tips, flaps, etc., or an injury is incurred requiring first aid or medical attention. 

Hazard. Any condition, act or set of circumstances that exposes an individual to unnecessary risk or harm during aviation operations.

 Home Base. The home base shall be the primary address listed on the FAR 135 Air Carrier Operating certificate issued by certificate
holding FAA District Office. 
 Incident. An occurrence other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft, which
affects or could affect the safety of operations. 
 Incident with Potential. An incident that narrowly misses being an accident and
in which the circumstances indicate serious potential for substantial damage or injury. Final classification will be determined by the agency Aviation Safety Manager. 

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). As defined in 14 CFR 91. 

Internal Cargo Compartments. An area within the aircraft specifically designed to carry cargo. 

Law Enforcement. Those duties carried out by agency personnel together with personnel from cooperating agencies, to enforce various
Federal laws applicable to trespass (those activities relating to timber, grazing, fire, occupancy and others). Other activities can include those that are illegal under the antiquities acts and the manufacturing, production, and trafficking of
substances in violation of the Controlled Substances Act (16 U.S.C. 559b-f)) and other illegal activities occurring on agency jurisdictional lands. Specific law enforcement activities can include surveillance
(visual, infrared, or photographic), transportation of law enforcement personnel and persons in custody, and transportation of property (both internally and externally). 

  
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Life-Threatening. A situation or occurrence of a serious nature, developing suddenly and unexpectedly and demanding immediate action to
prevent loss of life. 
 Maintenance Deficiency. An equipment defect or failure which affects or could affect the safety of
operations, or that causes an interruption to the services being performed. 
 Maximum Certificated Gross Weight: Maximum certificated
gross weight is the absolute maximum allowable weight (crew, passengers, fuel, oil, fluids, cargo, and special equipment) as established by the manufacturer and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. 

Medical Attention. An injury, less than serious, for which a physician prescribes medical treatment and makes a charge for this service.

 Mishap, Aviation. Mishaps include aircraft accidents, incidents-with-potential, aircraft incidents, and aircraft maintenance
deficiencies. 
 Mission Use. The use of an aircraft that in-itself constitutes discharge of
official Forest Service responsibilities. Mission flights may be either routine or emergency, and may include such activities as lead plane, smokejumper/paracargo, aerial photography, mobilization/demobilization of emergency support resources,
reconnaissance, survey, and project support. Mission flights do not include official travel to make speeches, attend conferences or meetings, or make routine site visits. 

Mountain Flying. Conducting flight operations that require special techniques including takeoffs and landings at locations with 5,000
feet above sea level or greater pressure altitudes, at temperature ranges above 75 degrees F, and/or limited and unimproved airstrips. 

Mountain/Remote Airstrips. These are Category 4 airstrips and are restricted by the Forest Service to day VFR flight only. Use
authorization must be obtained from the appropriate National Forest dispatch office. Pilots must have an endorsement on their Pilot Qualification Card and meet specific currency requirements. 

Night Operations. For ordered flight missions that are performed under the Agreement, night shall mean: 30 minutes after official sunset
to 30 minutes before official sunrise, based on local time of appropriate sunrise/sunset tables nearest to the planned destination. 

Occupant: Any crew or passenger that is aboard an aircraft. 

Operating Agency. An executive agency or any entity thereof using agency aircraft, which it does not own. 

Operational Control. The condition existing when an entity exercises authority over initiating, conducting, or terminating a flight.

 Operator. Any person who causes or authorizes the operation of an aircraft, such as the owner, lessee, or bailee of an aircraft.

  
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Passenger. Any person aboard an aircraft who does not perform the function of a flight crewmember or crewmember. 

Passenger Seating Capacity. Number of passenger seats excluding Pilot(s). 

Pilot-In-Command (PIC). The Pilot responsible for the
operation and safety of the aircraft during the time defined as flight time. 
 Point-to-Point. Aircraft operations between any two geographic locations operationally suitable for takeoff and landing (airport to airport). A flight to a designated or defined mountain/remote airstrip
(category 4) does not constitute a point-to-point flight. 

Precautionary Landing. A landing necessitated by apparent impending failure of engines, systems, or components which makes continued
flight inadvisable. 
 Resource Reconnaissance. Special mission flights above 500 feet AGL involving observation and fact-finding
reconnaissance, e.g., wildlife monitoring, snow surveys, search and rescue, timber and range surveys, insect and disease surveys, law enforcement, and aerial photography. 

SAFECOM. Used to report any condition, observance, act, maintenance problem, or circumstance which has potential to cause an aviation
related mishap. The purpose of the SAFECOM form is not intended to be punitive in nature. It will be used to disseminate safety information to aviation managers and also to aid in accident prevention by trend monitoring and tracking. See
www.safecom.gov 
 Serious Injury. Any injury which: (1) requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours, commencing within 7
days from the date the injury was received; (2) results in a fracture of any bone (except simple fractures of fingers, toes or nose); (3) causes severe hemorrhages, nerve, muscle or tendon damage; (4) involves any internal organ; or;
(5) involves second or third-degree burns, or any burns affecting more than 5% of the body surface. 
 Special Mission Aircraft.
Aircraft approved for other than point-to-point only missions. Transportation is limited to personnel required to carry out the special mission of the aircraft. 

Special Missions. Aviation resource mission in direct support of incidents, e.g., air tactical, fire reconnaissance, resource
reconnaissance, all-risk, mountain/remote airstrips (category 4), and other missions requiring special qualifications, training, and/or equipment. 

Substantial Damage. Any damage or failure which adversely affects the structural strength, performance or flight characteristics of the
aircraft, and which would normally require major repair or replacement of the affected component. Engine failure or damage limited to an engine, if only one engine fails, or rotor or propeller blades and damage to landing gear, wheels, tires, flaps,
engine accessories, brakes, or wing tips are not considered “substantial damage” for the purpose of this part. 
 Useful
Load. The maximum allowable weight (passengers and/or cargo) that can be carried in any one mission. 
 Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
As defined in 14 CFR Part 91. 

  
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	B.43	 ABBREVIATIONS 

 

			
	 A&P
	  	 Airframe & Powerplant (Mechanic)

	 ABS
	  	 Aviation Business Systems

	 AC
	  	 Advisory Circular

	 ACCO
	  	 Air Carrier/Commercial Operator

	 AD
	  	 Airworthiness Directive

	 AFF
	  	 Automated Flight Following

	 AMD
	  	 Aviation Management Directorate (formerly OAS)

	 AMI
	  	 Aviation Maintenance Inspector

	 ASP
	  	 Aviation Safety Plan

	 ATC
	  	 Air Traffic Control

	 BOA
	  	 Basic Ordering Agreement

	 CAB
	  	 Civil Aeronautics Board

	 CG
	  	 Center of Gravity

	 CO
	  	 Contracting Officer

	 CFR
	  	 Code of Federal Regulations

	 COR
	  	 Contracting Officer’s Representative

	 COTR
	  	 Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative

	 CWN
	  	 Call-when-Needed (Agreement)

	 DOI
	  	 Department of the Interior

	 DOT
	  	 Department of Transportation

	 ELT
	  	 Emergency Locator Transmitter

	 EPA
	  	 Environmental Protection Agency

	 ETA
	  	 Estimated Time of Arrival

	 FAA
	  	 Federal Aviation Administration

	 FAO
	  	 Forest Aviation Officer

	 FAR
	  	 Federal Acquisition Regulations

	 FHP
	  	 Forest Health Protection

	 FPMR
	  	 Federal Property Management Regulations

	 FS
	  	 Forest Service

	 FSS
	  	 Flight Service Station

	 GACC
	  	 Geographic Area Coordination Center

	 GPM
	  	
Gallons-Per-Minute

	 GPS
	  	 Global Positioning System

	 ICAO
	  	 International Civil Aviation Organization

	 IFR
	  	 Instrument Flight Rules

	 IMC
	  	 Instrument Meteorological Conditions

	 ISA
	  	 International Standard Atmosphere

	 M&IE
	  	 Meals and Incidental Expenses

	 MEL
	  	 Minimum Equipment List

	 MSL
	  	 Mean Sea Level

	 NTSB
	  	 National Transportation Safety Board

	 NOTAM
	  	 Notice to Airmen

	 PA
	  	 Public Address System

	 PASP
	  	 Project Aviation Safety Plan

	 PIC
	  	
Pilot-in-Command

	 PPE
	  	 Personal Protective Equipment

	 PTT
	  	
Push-To-Talk

  
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	 RAO
	  	 Regional Aviation Officer

	 RASM
	  	 Regional Aviation Safety Manager

	 RON
	  	 Remain-Over-Night

	 SIC
	  	 Second-in-Command/Co-Pilot

	 STC
	  	 Supplemental Type Certificate

	 TBO
	  	 Time Between Overhaul

	 TCAS
	  	 Traffic Collision Avoidance System

	 TSO
	  	 Technical Standard Order

	 TFR
	  	 Temporary Flight Restriction

	 USDA-FS
	  	 United States Department of Agriculture-Forest Service

	 VFR
	  	 Visual Flight Rules

	 VNE
	  	 Velocity Never Exceed

	 VSO
	  	 Stall Speed in a landing configuration

	 VSWR
	  	 Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

  
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ATTACHMENTS 
 ATTACHMENT 1 - AUX-FM
RADIO INTERFACE FS/OAS A-17 
  
 

 
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ATTACHMENT 1 AUX FM RADIO INTERFACE FS/OAS A 17 I h I 7 I R A U X F M A CO N N ECT OR A IRCRA FT GRO U ND B PTT L OW> ISO L A TE O T S B 1 1 C PTT HIGH CO N T AC T’ 1 D A U D I 0 L 0 W 1 + + l E AU 0 I 0 HIGH 1 F M IC L OW c G M IC HIGH + H
S PARE J I SPAR E 0 J 1: MS3 11 2 E1 2 1 0S (M/WMS3116F12 10P) J 1    1 J 2: B ULKHEA D FE MA LE BNC ~SPAR E T AN TE N NA: COMANT Cl 17 7 OR E J 2 C=1} ‘ E EOU IV A LE N T    1 RADIO INTERF AC E: NAT AA34
, PREMIER PA 3 4, OR EQU IVA LE N T National Interagency Firv Center ltiiFC) I Avionics {208) 387 5 643 F Designed b y l by l Approved b y date l Filename l D ate l Scale E.KOENIG B. 12/0111991 110001F 06/22/1999 NONE F Rev No Revlslon no te Date
Initials Checked U .S.D.A. I AUX FM RADIO INTERFACE E Correct Contract Ver $ion Mic High/Low Pin Swap 06/11/1999 FAS BC FOREST SERV 1CE J FS’OASA 1 7 Sheet l F I Clarify PTT Operation. Add as. Add J 1 Mate 06/22/1999 FAS I BC I F 1/ 1 1 I 2 I ~
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ATTACHMENTS 
 ATTACHMENT 2 - FS/AMD A-24 AVIONICS OPERATIONAL TEST STANDARDS (Rev D) (Oct 2010) 
 The following operational test standards apply to all
contractually required/offered avionics equipment under US Forest Service contract and Department of the Interior Aviation Management Directorate interagency fire contracts. 

Abbreviations and Selected Definitions are in Section 9. 

(a) Installations, Maintenance and Other Items 

Visual Inspection 
 Inspect for
obvious damage, inoperative displays, missing or incorrect parts, proper labeling, and documentation 
 Antennas, Mounting, and Installation

 Forward/Reverse ratio of 2.5:1 or better, broadband aircraft type antennas, rigidity, doubling plates, proper bonding, proper RF
cables, security, proper wire size 
 Magnetic Direction Indicator (Compass) 

Installed, placarded, calibrated with engines operating stating that radios were on or off, calibration readings of not more than 30°
increments, (system required on standard category A/C per 14 CFR 91.205; if installed, installed and placarded per 14 CFR Parts 23, 25, 27, or 29) 

Accessory Power Source 
  

			
	 Connector
	  	MS3112E12-3S installed, proper location, permanently mounted, polarity, voltage at correct pins
		
	 Circuit Breaker
	  	Correct amperage value, operation

 Remote Cargo Hook Connector: Helicopter 

 

			
	 Connector
	  	MS3101A24-11S installed, polarity, switched voltage, within 12” of cargo hook, securing lanyard
		
	 Wiring
	  	Per FS/AMD A-16 for intended application
		
	 Circuit Breaker
	  	50 ampere, operation

 Cargo Bell and Light System: Smokejumper 

 

			
	 Cargo Bell
	  	Location, activation, sound level
		
	 Light System
	  	Location, activation, indicators

  
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 (b) Communications
Systems 
 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) 
  

			
	 Type
	  	TSO-C91a or TSO-C126C
		
	 Mounting
	  	Per TSO and manufacturer’s instructions
		
	 Antenna
	  	External, proper mounting, correct location, portable antenna available for automatic portable types
		
	 G Switch
	  	Subject TSO-C91a ELTs to a quick jerking motion (if easily removable), test N/A for TSO-C126 ELTs
		
	 Battery Date
	  	Date not expired, matching dates on ELT and in aircraft records
		
	 Operation
	  	Manually operates, PRF acceptable, (only check TSO-C126 units when directly connected to a test set)
		
	 Remote
	  	Location visible and accessible to PIC, functionality, indicator
		
	 Logbook
	  	Annual 14 CFR 91.207(d) test completed, battery expiration date on
		
		  	ELT matches date in maintenance record
		
	VHF-AM Transceiver	  	
		
	 Type
	  	TSO’d, selectable frequencies in 25 kHz increments, 760 channel minimum, operation from 118.000 to 136.975 MHz, 720 channel acceptable only if contractually permitted
		
	 Operation
	  	To and from service monitor
		
	 Receiver
	  	Squelch opens at acceptable level, clarity
		
	 Transmitter
	  	Modulation from 15% to 85%, 5 watts nominal output minimum, frequency within 20 PPM (+2.46 kHz @ 122.925 MHz) (per NTIA Manual Chapter 5)
		
	 Display
	  	All segments visible in direct sunlight
	
	P25 Digital Aeronautical VHF-FM Transceiver
		
	 Type
	  	Listed on Fire Approved Radios list and meets FS/AMD A-19
		
	 Power Output
	  	10 watts nominal output, multiband transceivers 6 to 10 watts nominal output
		
	 VSWR
	  	Forward/reverse ratio of 2.5:1 or better at 150, 160, and 170 MHz
		
	 Antenna
	  	Cobham (Comant) CI 177-1 or equivalent, installation and mounting

  
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	 CTCSS Tones
	  	All current TIA-603 standard tone encode & decode tone capability, TX tone level of 300 to 600 Hz in narrowband, frequency within 1.5 Hz of selected tone, proper operation
		
	 NAC and TGID
	  	Operator selectable
		
	 Main Receiver
	  	Squelch opens @ 1 to 2 uV with direct connection at 150, 160, and 170 MHz, audio output of at least 100 mV with narrowband input (1.5 to 2.5 kHz modulation), less than 10% distortion
		
	 Main Transmitter
	  	Narrowband deviation from 1.5 to 2.5 kHz, narrowband frequency within 2.5 PPM (+421 Hz @ 168.3500 MHz) (per NTIA Manual Chapter 5)
		
	 Guard Receiver
	  	Squelch opens @ 1 to 2 uV with direct connection at 168.6250 MHz, audio output of at least 100 mV with narrowband input (1.5 to 2.5 kHz modulation), less than 10% distortion
		
	 Guard Transmitter
	  	Quickly selectable, operates on 168.6250 MHz, TX CTCSS tone of 110.9 Hz, narrowband deviation from 1.5 to 2.5 kHz, narrowband frequency within 2.5 PPM (+422 Hz @ 168.6250 MHz) (per NTIA Manual Chapter 5)
		
	 Mounting
	  	Meets AC 43.13-2A, controls equally convenient to PIC and SIC/observer
		
	 Software
	  	Current operating software per NIICD Hotsheet
	
	Analog Aeronautical VHF-FM Transceiver: Forest Health Protection Only (non-fire)
		
	 Type
	  	Technisonic TFM-138 (serial number 1540 & up), TFM-138B/C/D, or TFM-500, Northern Airborne Technology NTX138-070
		
	 Power Output
	  	10 watts nominal output
		
	 VSWR
	  	Forward/reverse ratio of 2.5:1 or better at 150, 160, and 170 MHz
		
	 Antenna
	  	Cobham (Comant) CI 177-1 or equivalent, installation and mounting
		
	 CTCSS Tones
	  	All current TIA-603 standard tone encode & decode tone capability, TX tone level of 300 to 600 Hz in narrowband, frequency within 1.5 Hz of selected tone, proper operation
		
	 Main Receiver
	  	Squelch opens @ 1 to 2 uV with direct connection at 150, 160, and 170 MHz, audio output of at least 100 mV with narrowband input (1.5 to 2.5 kHz modulation), less than 10% distortion
		
	 Main Transmitter
	  	Narrowband deviation from 1.5 to 2.5 kHz, narrowband frequency within 2.5 PPM (+421 Hz @ 168.3500 MHz) (per NTIA Manual Chapter 5)

  
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	 Guard Receiver
	  	Squelch opens @ 1 to 2 uV with direct connection at 168.6250 MHz, audio output of at least 100 mV with narrowband input (1.5 to 2.5 kHz modulation), less than 10% distortion
		
	 Guard Transmitter
	  	Quickly selectable, operates on 168.6250 MHz, TX CTCSS tone of 110.9 Hz, narrowband deviation from 1.5 to 2.5 kHz, narrowband frequency within 2.5 PPM (+422 Hz @ 168.6250 MHz) (per NTIA Manual Chapter 5)
		
	 Mounting
	  	Meets AC 43.13-2A, controls equally convenient to PIC and SIC/observer
	
	AUX-FM Provisions (Not Required)
		
	 Operation
	  	RX & TX functions through aircraft audio system(s), sidetone present, TX deviation output matches portable’s stand-alone output, installed per FS/AMD A-17
		
	 Controls
	  	TX and RX selectors on all required audio controls
		
	 VSWR
	  	Forward/reverse ratio of 2.5:1 or better at 150, 160, and 170 MHz
		
	 Antenna
	  	Cobham (Comant) CI 177-1 or equivalent, installation and mounting
		
	 Mounting Facilities
	  	Meeting AC 43.13-2A (Field Support Services AUX-EPH-RB or equivalent), within 18” of AUX-FM connectors, controls convenient to SIC/observer
		
	 Connectors
	  	MS3112E12-10S, female BNC, both bulkhead mounted, both adjacent
		
	VHF-FM Programming Port	  	
		
	 Operation
	  	Location, ability to program each radio
		
	 Adapters
	  	Available for installed radio type, serial or USB connector
	
	VHF-FM Aeronautical Antenna: Light Fixed Wing
		
	 RF Cable
	  	Location, cable length, male BNC connector
		
	 Antenna
	  	Cobham (Comant) CI 177-1 or equivalent, installation and mounting
		
	 VSWR
	  	Forward/reverse ratio of 2.5:1 or better at 150, 160, and 170 MHz
	
	P25 Digital VHF-FM Mobile Radio
		
	 Type
	  	Listed on Fire Approved Radios list
		
	 Operational Check
	  	Proper RX and TX operation

  
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	 Power Output
	  	30 watts minimum nominal output
		
	 SWR
	  	Forward/reverse ratio of 2.5:1 or better at 150, 160, and 170 MHz
		
	 Antenna
	  	Antenna Specialists ASPR-7490; Maxrad MWB-5803; or equivalent, installation and mounting
		
	 CTCSS Tones
	  	All current TIA-603 standard tone encode & decode tone capability, TX tone level of 300 to 600 Hz in narrowband, frequency within 1.5 Hz of selected tone, proper operation
		
	 NAC and TGID
	  	Operator selectable via radio controls
		
	 Receiver
	  	Squelch opens @ 0.25 to 0.5 uV with direct connection at 150, 160, and 170 MHz, audio output of at least 100 mV with narrowband input (1.5 to 2.5 kHz modulation), less than 10% distortion
		
	 Transmitter
	  	Narrowband deviation from 1.5 to 2.5 kHz, narrowband frequency within 2.5 PPM (+421 Hz @ 168.3500 MHz) (per NTIA Manual Chapter 5)
		
	 Field Programmability
	  	Contractor demonstration without the use of a computer to program the radio
		
	 Software
	  	Current operating software per NIICD Hotsheet
	
	P25 Digital VHF-FM Portable Radio (Does not meet requirement)
		
	 Type
	  	Listed on Fire Approved Radios list
		
	 Operational Check
	  	Proper RX and TX operation
		
	 Power Output
	  	1 watt but no more than 10 watts nominal output
		
	 VSWR
	  	Forward/reverse ratio of 2.5:1 or better at 150, 160, and 170 MHz
		
	 Battery
	  	Alkaline: At least one clamshell; Rechargeable: Two (2) fully charged battery packs at beginning of each shift
		
	 CTCSS Tones
	  	All current TIA-603 standard tone encode & decode tone capability, TX tone level of 300 to 600 Hz in narrowband, frequency within 1.5 Hz of selected tone, proper operation
		
	 NAC and TGID
	  	Operator selectable via radio controls
		
	 Receiver
	  	Squelch opens @ 0.25 to 0.5 uV with direct connection at 150, 160, and 170 MHz, audio output of at least 100 mV with narrowband input (1.5 to 2.5 kHz modulation), less than 10% distortion

  
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	 Transmitter
	  	Narrowband deviation from 1.5 to 2.5 kHz, narrowband frequency within 2.5 PPM (+421 Hz @ 168.3500 MHz) (per NTIA Manual Chapter 5)
		
	 Field Programmability
	  	Contractor demonstration without the use of a computer to program the radio
		
	 Software
	  	Current operating software per NIICD Hotsheet
		
	Automated Flight Following	  	
		
	 Operation
	  	Accurate & current position data displayed on Webtracker, required data in Webtracker database, uses satellites
		
	 Installation
	  	Per manufacture’s manual and AC 43.13-2A, operates using aircraft power, dedicated circuit breaker
		
	 Antenna
	  	Antenna external to unit, antenna with clear path to satellites
	
	Public Address System: External (Not Required)
		
	 Operation
	  	Acceptable operation, ability to understand voice 100 feet below aircraft while aircraft is in flight, uses headset/helmet mic
		
	 Controls
	  	PA TX selector on all required audio controls
	
	Public Address System: Internal (Not Required)
		
	 Operation
	  	Acceptable operation, ability to hear clearly throughout cabin/PAX area, Smokejumper A/C amplifier with 25 watts output with less than 10% distortion for conveying intelligible messages to all occupants from all positions with jump
door open, uses headset/helmet mic, (system required on A/C with +19 PAX seats per 14 CFR 135.150 & Smokejumper A/C)
		
	 Controls
	  	PA TX selector on all required audio controls
		
	Siren (Not Required)	  	
		
	 Operation
	  	Provides Yelp and Wail tones, uses External PA speakers
		
	 Controls
	  	Manual activation for PIC & SIC/observer
		
	(c) Navigation Systems	  	
		
	Panel Mounted GPS	  	
		
	 Type
	  	TSO’d, panel mounted

  
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	 Installation
	  	Convenient to both PIC and SIC/observer
		
	 Operation
	  	Correct present position or lock on, database age does not exceed contract limit, WGS-84 datum
		
	 Moving Map (when required)
	  	Display area 1.5” high x 3.0” wide minimum, aircraft position relative to waypoints, displays geographical features
		
	Portable/Handheld GPS	  	
		
	 Type
	  	Aviation portable, not a drive along the road type
		
	 Installation
	  	Convenient to both PIC and SIC/observer, installation meets AC 43.13- 2A, uses aircraft power for operation, approved installation via Form 337
		
	 Antenna
	  	Antenna remoted from unit with clear path to satellite signals
		
	 Operation
	  	Correct present position or lock on, database does not exceed contract limit, WGS-84 datum
		
	 Moving Map (when required)
	  	Display area 1.5” high x 3.0” wide minimum, aircraft position relative to waypoints, displays geographical features
	
	GPS Data Connector
	
	 DB-9F connector, correct pins active, proper location

		
	Additional GPS Antenna	  	
	
	 Freeflight Systems 16248-20 antenna, female type N
connector & location

	
	Altitude Encoder and Pitot Static Systems
	
	 Meets 14 CFR 91 Part 91 IFR requirements, 14 CFR 91.411 & 14 CFR Part 43 Appendixes E and F logbook
entry not expired (24 calendar month maximum)

	
	Transponder with Altitude Reporting Capability
		
	 Type
	  	TSO-C74b (Mode A), TSO-C74c (Mode A with altitude reporting capability), or TSO-C112 (Mode S)
		
	 Installation
	  	Meets 14 CFR 91.215(a), 91.215(b), and 91.413
		
	 Records
	  	Required 14 CFR 91.413 & 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix F logbook entry not expired (24 calendar month maximum)

  
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ATTACHMENTS 
 VOR 

Panel mounted, flag pull, to/from operation, audio, all display segments visible in direct sunlight, maximum bearing error of +4°, maximum
variation between dual system of +4°, IFR aircraft require aircraft log/record entry for IFR 30 day check per 14 CFR 91.171 
 Localizer

 Maximum error of +4°, flag pull, interfaced to #1 VOR system 

Glideslope 
 Maximum error of
+2°, flag pull, interfaced to #1 VOR system 
 Marker Beacon 

All indicators operate properly, acceptable sensitivity, acceptable audio level (service monitor required) 

DME 
 Proper heading to station,
proper distance to station, all display segments visible in direct sunlight, independent from GPS system 
 ADF 

Points to station, 360° operation, acceptable audio, all display segments visible in direct sunlight 

(d) Weather Systems 
 Thunderstorm Detection
Equipment 
 Acceptable operation, Weather Radar is an approved alternative, (system required on aircraft with +10 PAX seats except
helicopters in day VFR per 14 CFR 135.173), (not required in Hawaii & Alaska) 
 Weather Radar 

Acceptable operation, (system required on aircraft with +10 PAX seats per 14 CFR 135.175), (not required in Hawaii & Alaska) 

(e) Collision Avoidance Systems 
 Ground
Proximity Warning System (GPWS) 
 GPWS requirements expired on 3/29/2005. See Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) 

  
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ATTACHMENTS 
 Radar Altimeter

 Indicator near glare shield or low altitude light installed, range of 0’ to 2,000’ minimum 

Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) 

Acceptable audio, Flight Manual documentation, disabled on Smokejumper and paracargo operations, (system required on turbine powered airplanes
with +6 PAX seats per 14 CFR 91.223 and 135.154) 
 Traffic Advisory System (TAS) 

 

			
	 Type
	  	TSO’d active system, on and operating per 14 CFR 91.221 (system required on turbine airplanes with +10 PAX seats per 14 CFR 135.180)
		
	 Installation
	  	Manufacturers display or MFD, convenient to PIC and SIC, acceptable audio level, Airtanker MFD display area 2.75” high x 3.0” wide minimum, Flight Manual documentation
		
	 Range
	  	Operator selectable from 2 NM (or less) to at least 10 NM
		
	 Operation
	  	360 target acquisition, minimal airframe shadowing, on MEL (when applicable) with inoperable status NTE 15 days

 Traffic Collision and Alert Device (TCAD) 

See Traffic Advisory System (TAS) 
 (f)
Recorder Systems 
 Cockpit Voice Recorder (Not Required) 

Proper area mic location, headset mic(s) operation, radio RX operation; locator beacon battery date current, (system required on multiengine
turbine powered A/C with +6 PAX seats requiring two (2) pilots by TC or operating rule per 14 CFR 91.609 and 135.151) 
 Flight Data Recorder
(Not Required) 
 Locator beacon battery date current, (system required on multiengine turbine powered A/C with +10 PAX seats if
manufactured/registered after 10/11/1991 per 14 CFR 91.609 & 135.152 and with +20 PAX seats if operated after 10/11/1991 per 14 CFR 135.152) 

  
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ATTACHMENTS 
 (g) Audio Systems

 Audio Control System: General Requirements Applicable to All 

			
	 Location
	  	Convenient to required operator(s), not a safety hazard
		
	 Labeling
	  	Legible, permanent, understandable (i.e. COM 1, COM 2, FM 1, AUX, etc or COM 1, COM 2, COM 3, COM 4, etc with radios marked accordingly)
		
	 Specifications
	  	
		
	 Hum, Noise, and Crosstalk
	  	40 dB below specified audio output
		
	 Specified Audio Output
	  	100 mW with an input of 250 mV, both at 600 ohms
		
	 Distortion
	  	Less than 10%
	
	Audio Control System: Helicopter: See applicable drawings (Not Required)
		
	 Required Controls
	  	Individual TX selection, individual RX selection switches, separate RX
		
		  	and ICS audio level controls
		
	 Operation
	  	
		
	 TX Selection
	  	Automatically selects proper radio and companion receiver; each required transceiver, PA, and ICS (N/A w/hot mic) system has individual TX selection
		
	 RX Selection
	  	Selects proper radio receiver (on/off switch), each required receiver has individual RX selector
		
	 PTT Switch
	  	Proper operation, separate radio TX and ICS TX switches at all required positions
		
	 ICS and Radio RX Volume
	  	Proper operation, audio level
		
	 Sidetone
	  	Present for each transceiver, acceptable audio level
		
	 Crosstalk
	  	Proper operation at all required positions
		
	 Rappel/ Shorthaul
	  	Hot Mic at Spotters position, Spotter cord proper length, proper ICS and TX capability at specified positions, additional Audio Control System (FS light helicopters may use SICs, DOI required to use SICs)

  
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	Audio Control System: Light Fixed Wing
		
	 Required Controls
	  	Individual TX selection, individual RX selection switches (Air Tactical)
		
	 Operation
	  	
		
	 TX Selection
	  	Automatically selects proper radio and companion receiver; each required transceiver, PA, and ICS (N/A w/hot mic) system has individual TX selection; ATGS Instructor TX operation uses SIC/observer audio control or has a separate
system (Air Tactical)
		
	 RX Selection
	  	Selects proper radio receiver (on/off switch)
		
	 PTT Switch
	  	Proper operation, non-pilot switch not on flight control
		
	 ICS and Radio RX Volume
	  	Proper operation, audio level
		
	 Sidetone
	  	Present for each transceiver, acceptable audio level
		
	 Crosstalk
	  	Proper operation at all required positions
	
	Audio Control System: Airtanker (Not Required)
		
	 Required Controls
	  	PIC and SIC systems interchangeable, individual TX selection, individual RX selection switches, pilot inspector monitors SIC or has a separate system (no TX or NAV required)
		
	 Operation
	  	
		
	 TX Selection
	  	Automatically selects proper radio and companion receiver; each required transceiver, PA, and ICS (N/A w/hot mic) system has individual TX selection
		
	 RX Selection
	  	Selects proper radio receiver (on/off switch)
		
	 PTT Switch
	  	Proper operation
		
	 ICS and Radio RX Volume
	  	Proper operation, audio level
		
	 Sidetone
	  	Present for each transceiver, acceptable audio level
		
	 Crosstalk
	  	Proper operation at all required positions
	
	Audio Control System: Smokejumper (Not Required)
		
	 Required Controls
	  	Individual TX selection, individual RX selection controls, separate RX master and ICS audio level controls

  
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	 Operation
	  	
		
	 TX Selection
	  	Automatically selects proper radio and companion receiver; each required transceiver, PA, and ICS (N/A w/hot mic) system has individual TX selection; spotter with TX indicator
		
	 RX Selection
	  	Selects proper radio receiver (on/off switch for PIC & SIC, adjustable volume controls for spotter/mission coordinator)
		
	 PTT Switch
	  	Proper operation
		
	 ICS and Radio RX Volume
	  	Proper operation, audio level sufficient for intelligible reception to helmeted spotter with jump door open while in flight
		
	 Sidetone
	  	Present for each transceiver, acceptable audio level
		
	 Crosstalk
	  	Proper operation at all required positions
	
	(h) Intercommunications System (ICS)
		
	Available at Required Positions	  	Per contractually required locations
		
	Operation	  	Proper audio & mic operation at each required position, Smokejumper isolation with Call button and PIC LED
		
	Hot Mic/VOX	  	Presence per contract requirements, proper operation
		
	PTT and Volume Controls	  	Presence per contract requirements, proper operation, Airtanker ICS PTT not required if normal conversation can be maintained while in flight
		
	Specifications	  	
		
	 Hum, Noise, and Crosstalk
	  	40 dB below specified audio output
		
	 Specified Audio Output
	  	100 mW with an input of 250 mV, both at 600 ohms
		
	 Distortion
	  	Less than 10%
	
	(i) Abbreviations & Selected Definitions
		
	AC	  	Advisory Circular
		
	A/C	  	Aircraft
		
	ADF	  	Automatic Direction Finder
		
	AFF	  	Automated Flight Following

  
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	AM	  	Amplitude Modulation
		
	AMD	  	Aviation Management Directorate
		
	ATGS	  	Air Tactical Group Supervisor
		
	AUX-FM	  	Auxiliary Frequency Modulated portable radio
		
	BNC	  	Bayonet Neill Concelman, a quick disconnect RF connector
		
	CFR	  	Code of Federal Regulations
		
	CTCSS	  	Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System
		
	CVR	  	Cockpit Voice Recorder
		
	dB	  	Decibel
		
	DME	  	Distance Measuring Equipment
		
	DOI	  	Department of the Interior
		
	ELT	  	Emergency Locator Transmitter
		
	FDR	  	Flight Data Recorder
		
	FM	  	Frequency Modulation
		
	FS	  	Forest Service
		
	GPS	  	Global Positioning System
		
	GPWS	  	Ground Proximity Warning System, see TAWS
		
	GS	  	Glideslope, see ILS
		
	Hz	  	Hertz (1 hertz)
		
	ICS	  	Intercommunication System
		
	IFR	  	Instrument Flight Rules
		
	ILS	  	Instrument Landing System, see GS and LOC
		
	kHz	  	Kilohertz (1,000 hertz)
		
	LED	  	Light Emitting Diode
		
	LOC	  	Localizer, see ILS
		
	MB	  	Marker Beacon
		
	MEL	  	Minimum Equipment List
		
	MFD	  	Multifunction Display
		
	Mic or mic	  	Microphone
		
	MHz	  	Megahertz (1,000,000 hertz)
		
	Multiband Transceiver	  	A transceiver capable of operating in more than one frequency band
		  	(i.e. 136 to 174 MHz and 403 to 512 MHz) as opposed to a standard
		  	VHF-FM transceiver which can only operate in the 136 to 174 MHz
		  	frequency band.

  
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	mW	  	Milliwatts (0.001 watts)
		
	mV	  	Millivolts (0.001 volts)
		
	NAC	  	Network Access Code, see P25
		
	NAV	  	Navigation Systems
		
	NM	  	Nautical Mile
		
	NTIA Manual	  	National Telecommunications & Information Administration, Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management
		
	NTE	  	Not To Exceed
		
	P25	  	Project 25 Digital, open architecture digital communications system
		
	PA	  	Public Address
		
	PAX	  	Passenger or passengers
		
	PIC	  	Pilot in Command
		
	PPM	  	Parts Per Million
		
	PRF	  	Pulse Repetition Frequency
		
	PTT	  	Push to Talk
		
	RF	  	Radio Frequency
		
	Rx or RX	  	Receive or reception
		
	SIC	  	Second in Command, copilot
		
	TAS	  	Traffic Advisory System
		
	TAWS	  	Terrain Awareness and Warning System
		
	TC	  	Type Certificate
		
	TCAD	  	Traffic Collision and Alert Device, see TAS
		
	TCAS	  	Traffic Collision and Alert System, see TAS
		
	TGID	  	Talkgroup, a sub code of a NAC
		
	TSO	  	Technical Standard Order
		
	Tx or TX	  	Transmit or transmission
		
	USB	  	Universal Serial Bus
		
	uV	  	Microvolt (0.000001 volts)
		
	VHF	  	Very High Frequency
		
	VOR	  	VHF Omnidirectional Range
		
	VOX	  	Voice Activated
		
	VSWR	  	Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

  
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ATTACHMENTS 
 ATTACHMENT 3—AIRPLANE
PILOT QUALIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL RECORD 
  
 

 
 OMB 0596-0015 AIRPLANE PILOT QUALIFICATIONS A ND APPROVAL RECORD (Reference FSH 5709.16)    .... S ECTION 1- PILOT INFO RMATION (Fill in the blanks) I 2. Date of Birth I 3, Home Telephone No.    4. Home Address (Strset. Cy. Stole & Zip Code)    5. Employed by 9. Previous
Employer 13. Previous Employer 17. Medieal Cottilieate a. crau b. Date    6. Address 10. Address 14. Address 18. Airman Certificate ( Circ/6)    7. Telephone No. 11. Telephone No. 15. Telephone
No.    8. Employed since 12. Period Employed 16. Period Employed    19. To Be flown Total PIC Hou,. (8) (b)    LID ll....Mg§ c. Com f. MEL i. CFI    d. Instrument
g. ses ). Type Ratings    flight Type 20. Total Pilot Time (Airplane) 21. Command (PIC) Airplane 22. Total X-Counlry 23. Total Night 24. Instrument: In Flight 25. Instrument: Actual 26.
Instrument: Sinulated 27, PIC Airplane: last 12 Months 28. PIC Airplane: Last 60 Days 29. PIC ‘ Low level’ Opns (-500 AGL) 30. PIC $ Terrain• 31. PIC over 12,500 #Gr. WI. 32. PIC
Operations    33. PIC, Single Engine Airplane 34. PIC. Mufti-Engine Airplane    land Sea Land Sea    a,_( )low Level w ) Resource Reoon c,_( ) Air Tactical L( ) Smokejumper PIC L{ )
Smokejumper SIC !.....( ) Paracargo    g. ( ) Mountainous Terrain h. ( ) Mountain Ai’strip i. ( ) Unprepared (A!rotrip} landilgs j. ( ) Airtanker PIC k. ( ) Airtanker Initial Attack t ( ) Airtanker
SIC    m. ( )SEAT Pilot-Level ) Infrared OpmtiOOs o. ( ) Point-To-Point p, ( )Other q, ( )Other r. ( ) Other     

  
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ATTACHMENTS 
 ATTACHMENT 4 - ADDITIONAL
ASSISTANCE 
 Additional assistance may be obtained by contacting any of these offices: 

REGIONAL AVIATION OFFICER 
 Attn: Phil Ketel 

Phone: (406) 329-4903 

phil.ketel@usda.gov 
 REGIONAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTOR

 Attn: John Farro 
 Phone: (406) 829-7345 
 john.farro@usda.gov 

REGIONAL AVIONICS INSPECTOR 
 Attn: Ken Koeneman 

Phone: (406) 329-7344 

Ken.koeneman@usda.gov 
 REGIONAL FIXED WING OPERATIONS
SPECIALIST 
 Attn: Hon Schlapfer 
 Phone: (406) 329-4914 
 Hon.schlapfer@usda.gov 

REGIONAL AVIATION CONTRACTING OFFICER 
 Attn: David
Hershey 
 3833 S. Development Ave, MS-1100 

Boise, ID 83705-5354 
 Phone: (208)
387-5681 
 david.hershey@usda.gov 

  
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ATTACHMENTS 
 ATTACHMENT 5—CWN LFW
PREUSE INSPECTION FORM 
  
 

 
 AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT (CONSULT CONTRACT) 

  
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ATTACHMENTS 
 ATTACHMENT 6 - AIRPLANE
APPROXIMATE FUEL CONSUMPTION RATES FOR SELECTED AIRCRAFT 
  

			
	AIRCRAFT TYPE	  	GAL/HOUR
		
	King Air 90	  	70
		
	King Air 100	  	80
		
	King Air 200	  	93
		
	King Air 300	  	89
		
	Aero Commander (690A/B)	  	80

  
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ATTACHMENTS 
 ATTACHMENT 7 - WAGE
DETERMINATION 
 This contract includes the Department of Labor (DOL) wage determination specified below. In order to reduce the size, the following
information has been extracted from the wage determination listed below and identifies the occupation of service employees that would typically be employed on this type of contract. To receive the wage determination in its entirety, please
contact the issuing office. 
 DOL WAGE DETERMINATION NO. 1995-0222, REV. 50 DATED 02/26/2020 

Area: Nationwide 
  

							
	 Applicable Occupation:
	  	 Airplane Pilot
	  	 Minimum Hourly Wage:
	  	$29.94

 DOL WAGE DETERMINATION NO. 1995-0221, REV. 50 DATED 02/26/2020 

Area: Nationwide 
  

							
	 Applicable Occupation
	  	 Aircraft Mechanic II
	  	 Minimum Hourly Wage:
	  	$32.35
				
		  	 Aircraft Mechanic III
	  	 Minimum Hourly Wage:
	  	$34.12

 FRINGE BENEFITS REQUIRED AND APPLICABLE FOR THE OCCUPATIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE 

 

					
	1.	  	Health & Welfare:	  	$4.54 per hour or $181.60 per week or $776.93 per month
	2.	  	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)
	3.	  	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)

  
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ATTACHMENTS 
 ATTACHMENT 8 - PUBLIC
AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS DECLARATION 
 This attachment serves as notice that you may be conducting Public Aircraft Operations (PAO) while under agreement to
the United States Forest Service (USFS). Flights ordered and conducted under this agreement may be considered Public Aircraft Operations. 
 After agreement
award, the Contractor/Company is responsible for providing the following information to the Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards District Office that your 133, 135 and/or 137 Certificates are issued by. In addition, a copy of this
document is required to be carried in each aircraft listed below. 
 Civil Operator: Name your Certificates are Held Under  

Aircraft Type (Fixed-Wing or Helicopter): Make/Model/Series  

Name of Aircraft Owner: Name on Aircraft Registration 

Aircraft Registration Number(s): N Number(s) of Aircraft on Agreement  

Agreement Number: 12024BXXXXXXX  

Agreement Type and Service: CWN Light Fixed Wing Services  

Date of Agreement: Agreement Award Date  
 Date
of Proposed First Flight as a PAO: Effective Date of Agreement  
 Date PAO Declaration Expires: This date should be the final day
of the agreement period of performance – including the base period of the agreement plus all possible option years.  
 Public Aircraft
Operations are being conducted under Agreement by: U.S. Forest Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20250  
 Acquisition
Management Official: David Hershey, Contracting Officer, david.hershey@usda.gov or 208-387-5627. 

Government Official Making PAO Flight Determinations: Paul Linse, Assistant Director of Aviation, paul.linse@usda.gov or 202-557-1545.  
 Please contact Paul Linse, Assistant Director of
Aviation, paul.linse@usda.gov or 202-557-1545 with comments or questions regarding the PAO declaration. 

  
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ATTACHMENTS 
 ATTACHMENT 9 - CPARS
EVALUATION FROM 
  
 

 
 SCHEDULE C ATTACHMENTS ATTACHMENT 9- CPARS EVALUATION FORM    SCHEDULE C
ATTACHMENTS ATTACHMENT 9- CPARS EVALUATION FORM    U.S. FOREST SERVICE INCIDENT SUPPORT BRANCH 3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE BOISE, IDAHO 83705-5354 Phone 208-387-5665 Fax 208-387-5384    U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR IBC ACQUISITION SERVICES 300 E MALLARD DR SUITE
200 BOISE, ID 83706 Phone 208-433-5026 Fax 208-433-5030    EVALUATION
REPORT ON CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE “”“CPARS Compatible Format””” SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE (see FAR 3.104 & 42.1503)    AGENCY / USER ADDRESS CITY I STATE/ ZIP CONTRACT
COR PROGRAM TITLE    CONTRACT NO. CONTRACTOR PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE LOCATION OF PERFORMANCE FROM I TO I    CONTRACT EFFORT DESCRIPTION (check all that apply)    EXCLUSIVE USE FIRE MANAGEMENT
OTHER MISSION— CALL WHEN NEEDED 0 ON CALL    RESOURCE O MAINTENANCE    INSTRUCTIONS: This form can be completed on the computer or printed and completed by hand. Use the mouse to navigate. To check or
uncheck a box, ‘double click’ the box. If further direction is required on how to complete this evaluation or where to submit it, please contact your Contracting Officer. Comment boxes are formatted to automatically wrap the entered text.
Check the box that best describes the level in which the Contractor supported the area described. Comments are essential and must substantiate your rating selection. N/A = not applicable. If additional space is required, use page 2 of the form or
attach additional page(s). SEE PAGE 4 FOR EVALUATION RATINGS DEFINITIONS     

  
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 Solicitation No. 1202482009102    U.S. Forest Service Region 1 A TGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft National Office
SCHEDULE C ATTACHMENTS 2. Schedule. Contractor was prepared and available to begin work on contract start date and provided daily coverage during the contract period with little to no disruption or unavailability. Contractor kept COR infonned of
crew exchanges, maintenance issues, etc. 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 Very Good 0 Satisfactory 0 Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory COMMENTSq” ~ 3. Cost Control. How well does the contractor control operating costs? (Check N/A if this is a Firm Fixed price or
Firm Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment contract) 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 Very Good 0 Satisfactory 0 Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory COMMENTS!V” ~ 4. Management. Contractor and on-site representatives
were professional, well qualified, and committed to customer satisfaction and safety of operations. Contractor provided necessary support for key personnel and if applicable, took necessary action to correct or replace any personnel. 0 N/A 0
Exceptional 0 Very Good 0 Satisfactory 0 Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory COMMENT Sq’ ~ I     

  
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 Solicitation No. 1202482009102    U.S. Forest Service Region 1 A TGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft National Office
SCHEDULE C ATTACHMENTS 5. Small Business. How does the contractor support small business? (Check N/A unless this is a large business and a subcontracting plan is required) 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 Very Good 0 Satisfactory 0 Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory
COMMENTS~~ I 6. Regulatory Compliance. How well does the contractor comply with governing regulations such as the Federal Aviation Regulation or others. 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 Very Good 0 Satisfactory 0 Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory COMMENTS~~ I 7.
Other- Safety. Contractor and on-site representatives attitude and efforts, as well as actual application, towards aircraft safety and general safety of operations? 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 VeryGood 0
Satisfactory 0 Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory COMMENT 

  
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SCHEDULE C ATTACHMENTS 8. Customer Satisfaction. Identify to what level you were satisfied with the services provided under this contract. If given the opportunity, would you hire this contractor again to accomplish a similar project? 0 yes 0 No 0
N/A >~0 Exceptional 0 VeryGood 0 Satisfactory 0 Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory COMMENTS. 9. Other Areas: 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 Very Good 0 Satisfactory 0 Maroinal 0 Unsatisfactory 10. Other Areas: 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 Very Good 0 Satisfactory 0
Maroinal 0 Unsatisfactory 11. Other Areas: 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 Very Good 0 Satisfactory 0 Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory 12. Other Areas: 0 N/A 0 Exceptional 0 Very Good 0 Satisfactory 0 Marginal 0 Unsatisfactory Additional comments to support your
response to any item above or other items (will not be posted on CPARS website) Name, Title of Individual Completing this Form (include agency, phone and electronic address) Signature     

  
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	 RATING
	  	 DEFINITION
	  	 NOTE

	Exceptional	  	Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by
the Contractor was highly effective.	  	To justify an Exceptional rating, identify multiple significant events and state how they were of benefit to the Government. A singular benefit, however, could be of such magnitude that it alone constitutes an Exceptional rating.
Also there should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.
			
	Very Good	  	Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by
the Contractor was effective.	  	To justify a Very Good rating, identify a significant event and state how it was a benefit to the Government. There should have been no significant weaknesses identified.
			
	Satisfactory	  	Performance meets contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element being assessed contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the Contractor appear or were satisfactory.	  	To justify a Satisfactory rating, there should have been only minor problems, or major problems the contractor recovered from without impact to the contract. There should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.
			
	Marginal	  	Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the Contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The Contractor’s
proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.	  	To justify Marginal performance, identify a significant event in each category that the Contractor has trouble overcoming and state how it impacted the Government. A Marginal rating should be supported by referencing the management
tool that notified the Contractor of the contractual deficiency. (e.g. quality, schedule, business relations, management of key personnel, safety report or letter)
			
	Unsatisfactory	  	Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element contains a serious problem(s) for which the contractor’s corrective actions
appear or were ineffective.	  	To justify an Unsatisfactory rating, identify multiple significant events in each category that the Contractor had trouble overcoming and state how it impacted the Government. A singular problem, however, could be of such serious
magnitude that it alone constitutes an unsatisfactory rating. An Unsatisfactory rating should be supported by referencing the management tools used to notify the contractor of the contractual deficiencies (e.g. management, quality, safety,
etc.)

  
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ATTACHMENTS 
 Attachment 10 –
INFECTIOUS DISEASE MITIGATION PROCEDURES 
  

	 	1.	 Infectious Disease Actions and Mitigations 

 

	 	a)	 Each contractor and their personnel shall adhere to applicable portions of CDC, FAA, aircraft manufacturer
recommendations in addressing actions and mitigations related to infectious diseases. The Forest Service requires that companies review and update their personal protection policies and communicate and train employees on all aspects of the plan.
This includes the following measures to protect themselves and others: 

  

	 	i)	 Practice routine hand washing. Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, particularly after
assisting anyone sick or touching potentially contaminated body fluids or surfaces; after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose; after using the restroom. 

  

	 	ii)	 Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer (containing at least 60% alcohol) if soap and water are not available.
Contractors should consider providing alcohol-based hand sanitizer to crews for their personal use. 

  

	 	iii)	 If an employee becomes sick or has had a high-risk exposure to infectious diseases (COVID-19, Flu, H1N1, SARS, MERS, Etc.) immediately report those situations to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer assigned to your USDA Forest Service contract.

  

	 	b)	 To reduce the risk of transfer of virus from an infected person to others via surfaces or inanimate objects on
the aircraft, aircraft operators and ground handling personnel shall develop and implement a plan to disinfect aircraft prior to inspection, and during use. This plan should also include disinfecting after carrying an infected person. The plan needs
to take into account the unusual features of the aircraft and cabin area. Considering that it may be difficult to identify an aircraft carrying an infected person, the focus should be on the assumption that all aircraft are periodically occupied by
infected persons and therefore require routine and frequent disinfection in accordance with the contractor’s plan. Submit your plan to the CO within 10 days of implementation of this modification. 

  
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 If certain
events occur (e.g. employee or government personnel with a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing) these individuals shall not be allowed on mission flights and need to contact their employer / supervisor to report their condition. 

  
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CONTRACT CLAUSES 
  

	D.1	 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

 This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in
full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.acquisition.gov 

 

	D.2	 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212.4) (DEVIATION
2017-1) (OCT 2018) 

 (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 re-performance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or re-performance 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 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 Governmentwide
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 41 U.S.C. chapter 71,Contract Disputes. 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 Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence. 

  
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 (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, 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— System for Award
Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures. 

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

  
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 (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. 
 (i) Payment. 

(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 a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall— 

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

 (A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

 (B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable; (C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and
(D) Contractor point of contact. 
 (ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer. 

  
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 (6)
Interest. 
 (i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the
date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes
due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period at fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid. 

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract. 

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if— 

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days; 

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for
payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or 
 (C) The Contractor
requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2). 

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same
due date as the original demand for payment. 
 (v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates: 

(A) The date fixed under this contract. 

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination. 

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on— 

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor; 

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against
the contract debt; or 
 (C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to
the Contractor. 
 (vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract. 

  
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 (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. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety
Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity. 

  
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 (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, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized
Obligations 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. 
 (9) The specification. 

(t) Reserved 
 (u) Unauthorized
Obligations. 
 (1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject
to any End Use License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other
loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern: 
 (i) Any such clause is
unenforceable against the Government. 
 (ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed
to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g.,
“click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause. 

  
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 (iii)
Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. 
 (2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause
does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures. 

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via
the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract. 
  

	D.3	 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL
ITEMS (OCT 2018) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 

  

	 	52.204-4	 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (MAY 2011) 

 

	 	52.204-19	 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 

 

	 	52.228-5	 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 

 

	 	52.245-1	 Government Property (ALTERNATE I)(APR 2012) 

 

	 	52.245-9	 Use and Charges (APR 2012) 

 

	 	52.212-4	 Alternate 1—Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (OCT 2018) Applicable to CLIN 1.j only
 

  

	D.4	 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS — COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212-5) (AUG 2020) 

 (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal
Acquisition Regulation (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) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan
2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended
in continuing resolutions)). 
 (2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and
Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91). 

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232). 
 (4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) 
 (5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). 
 (6)
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)). 

  
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 (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
(June 2020), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402). 
 ☐ (2)
52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509). 
 ☐ (3)
52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub L. 111-5) (Applies to contracts funded by
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009). 
 ☒ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive
Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 

☐ (5) [Reserved] 
 ☒
(6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). 

☐ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct
2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). 
 ☒ (8)
52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Jun 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 

☒ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct
2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313). 
 ☐ (10) [Reserved] 

☐ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or
Sole-Source Award (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a). 
 ☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-3.

 ☐ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business
Concerns (Mar 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a). 
 ☐ (ii)
Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4. 
 ☐ (13) [Reserved] 

☒ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644). 

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020). 

  
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(iii) Alternate II (Mar 2020). 
 ☐ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644). 
 ☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7. 
 ☐ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

 ☒ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and
(3)). 
 ☐ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637
(d)(4)). 
 ☐ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9. 

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9. 

☐ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9. 

☐ (v) Alternate IV (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9. 

☐ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar
2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). 
 ☒ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Mar 2020) (15
U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). 
 ☐ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999)
(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). 
 ☐ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned
Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f). 
 ☒ (22)
52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). 

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28 

☐ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source
Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). 
 ☐ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.
637(m)). 
 ☐ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020)
(15 U.S.C. 644(r)). 
 ☐ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.
637(a)(17)) 

  
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(27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). 
 ☐ (28)
52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020) (E.O. 13126). 

☒ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). 

☒ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246). 

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26. 

☒ (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2020) of 52.222-35. 

☒ (32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

 ☐ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36. 

☒ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 

☒ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec
2010) (E.O. 13496). 
 ☒ (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) 

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50, (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). 

☒ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable
to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) 

☐ (37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available
off-the-shelf items.) 
 ☐ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008)
of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) 

☒ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High
Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O.13693). 
 ☐ (39) 52.223-12,
Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). 
 ☐ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514 

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13. 

  
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(41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Television (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). 

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14. 

☐ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

 ☐ (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of
EPEAT® -Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). 

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16. 

☒ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Jun 2020)
(E.O. 13513). 
 ☐ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). 

☐ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13696). 

☐ (47) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a). 

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3. 

☐ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). 

☐ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (May 2014)
(41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77,
108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43). 

☐ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3. 

☐ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3. 

☐ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3. 

☐ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301
note). 
 ☒ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s,
proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). 
 ☐ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). 

☐ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area
Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). 

  
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(54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). 

☐ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020) 

☐ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C.
4505), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). 
 ☐ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan
2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). 
 ☒ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds
Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332). 
 ☐ (59) 52.232-34,
Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). 
 ☐ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332). 
 ☐ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). 
 ☐ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)). 
 ☐ (63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). 

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. 

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247-64. 

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, 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) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.). 

☐ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41
U.S.C. chapter 67). 
 ☒ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor
Standards — Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). 
 ☒ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards — Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). 

  
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(5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

 ☐ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to
Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). 
 ☒ (7)
52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O. 13658). 
 ☒ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706). 
 ☐ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). 
 (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 in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause— 

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C.
3509). 

  
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 (ii)
52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations
Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)). 

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or
Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91). 

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video
Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232). 
 (v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) (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 the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that
offer subcontracting opportunities. 
 (vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
(APR 2015). 
 (vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2015) (E.O.11246). 

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C.
793). 
 (x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C.
4212). 
 (xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor
Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. 

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). 

(xiii) 
 (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627). 
 (B)
Alternate I (Mar2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). 

  
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 (xiv)
52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter
67). 
 (xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor
Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MAY2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). 
 (xvi)
52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E.O. 12989). 
 (xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015). 
 (xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706). 
 (xix) 

(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a). 

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3. 

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States
(OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). 
 (xxi)
52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. 
 (xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately
Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) 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. 

  

	D.5	 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222-42) (MAY
2014) 

 In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor
(29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of
5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332. 
 This statement is for information only: It is not a wage determination. 

  
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	 Employee
	  	Class	 	  	Wage	 
	 Aircraft Pilot
	  	 	GS-11	 	  	$	28.36	 
	 Aircraft Mechanic—III
	  	 	GS-12	 	  	$	34.03	 
	 Aircraft Mechanic—II
	  	 	GS-11	 	  	$	28.09	 

  

	D.6	 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (FAR 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. 
  

	D.7	 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE 

(a) The Contractor shall use every precaution necessary to prevent damage to public and private property. 

(b) The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property and to persons, including third parties that occur as a result of his or his
agents or employee’s fault or negligence. The term “third parties” is construed to include employees of the Government. 
 (c)
The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this agreement, and any extension thereof, aircraft and General Public Liability Insurance in accordance with 14 CFR 205. The parties named insured under the policy or policies shall be
the CONTRACTOR and THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.  
 (d) The Contractor may be otherwise insured by a
combination of primary and excess policies. Such policies shall have combined coverage equal to or greater than the combined minimums required. 

(e) Policies containing exclusions for chemical damage or damage incidental to the use of equipment and supplies furnished under this
agreement, or growing out of direct performance of the agreement, will not be acceptable. The chemical damage coverage may be limited to chemicals dispensed while performing firefighting activities. 

(f) Prior to the commencement of work, the Contractor shall provide the CO with one copy of the insurance policy, or confirmation from the
insurance company, certifying that the coverage described in this clause has been obtained. 
  

	D.8	 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (JULY 2010) 

(a) The US Forest Service has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) for reporting all past performance
information. One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR 42.15. 

(b) The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS. CPARS is a
web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available in the Past Performance 

  
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Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action. 

(c) We request that you furnish the Contracting Officer with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person
designated to have access to your firm’s past performance evaluation(s) for the contract no later than 60 days after award. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state
whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official. The report information must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public. 

(d) When your Contractor Representative(s) (Past Performance Points of Contact) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an
automatically-generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS are available at http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/. The CPARS User Manual, registration for On Line Training for
Contractor Representatives, and a practice application may be found at this site. 
 (e) Within 60 days after the end of a performance
period, the Contracting Officer will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation and the report will be accessible at http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/. Contractor Representatives may then provide comments in response to the evaluation, or
return the evaluation without comment. 
 Comments are limited to the space provided in Block 22. Your comments should focus on objective
facts in the Assessing Official’s narrative and should provide your views on the causes and ramifications of the assessed performance. In addition to the ratings and supporting narratives, blocks 1 – 17 should be reviewed for accuracy, as
these include key fields that will be used by the Government to identify your firm in future source selection actions. 
 If you elect not to
provide comments, please acknowledge receipt of the evaluation by indicating “No comment” in Block 22, and then signing and dating Block 23 of the form. Without a statement in Block 22, you will be unable to sign and submit the evaluation
back to the Government. If you do not sign and submit the CPAR within 60 days, it will automatically be returned to the Government and will be annotated: “The report was delivered/received by the contractor on (date). The contractor neither
signed nor offered comment in response to this assessment.” Your response is due within 60 calendar days after receipt of the CPAR. 
  

	 	(f)	 The following guidelines apply concerning your use of the past performance evaluation: 

(1) Protect the evaluation as “source selection information.” After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and submitting the
form through CPARS. If for some reason you are unable to view and/or submit the form through CPARS, contact the Contracting Officer for instructions. 

(2) Strictly control access to the evaluation within your organization. Ensure the evaluation is never released to persons or entities outside
of your control. 
 (3) Prohibit the use of or reference to evaluation data for advertising, promotional material, pre-award surveys, responsibility determinations, production readiness reviews, or other similar purposes. 

  
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 (g) If
you wish to discuss a past performance evaluation, you should request a meeting in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than seven days following your receipt of the evaluation. The meeting will be held in person or via telephone or other
means during your 60 day review period. 
 (h) A copy of the completed past performance evaluation will be available in CPARS for your
viewing and for Government use supporting source selection actions after it has been finalized. 
  

	D.9	 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988)

 The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the
supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract. 
  

	D.10	 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996)

 A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 14 days after the date
of contract award. The conference will be held at the Contractor’s facility or other locations acceptable to both parties. 
  

	D.11	 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIO BASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (FAR 52.223-2) (SEPT 2013) 

 (a) In the performance of this contract, the contractor
shall make maximum use of bio based products that are United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-designated items unless— 
 (1)
The product cannot be acquired— 
 (i) Competitively within a time frame providing for compliance with the contract performance
schedule; 
 (ii) Meeting contract performance requirements; or 

(iii) At a reasonable price. 

(2) The product is to be used in an application covered by a USDA categorical exemption (see 7 CFR 3201.3(e)). For example, all
USDA-designated items are exempt from the preferred procurement requirement for the following: 
 (i) Spacecraft system and launch support
equipment. 
 (ii) Military equipment, i.e., a product or system designed or procured for combat or combat-related missions. 

(b) Information about this requirement and these products is available at http://www.biopreferred.gov. 

(c) In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall— 

(1) Report to http://www.sam.gov, with a copy to the Contracting Officer, on the product types and dollar value of any
USDA-designated biobased products purchased by the Contractor during the previous Government fiscal year, between October 1 and September 30; and 

  
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	Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9102	  	U.S. Forest Service
	Region 1 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft	  	National Office

  

 SECTION D 

CONTRACT CLAUSES 
 (2)
Submit this report no later than— 
 (i) October 31 of each year during contract performance; and 

(ii) At the end of contract performance. 
  

	D.12	 CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES 

Contractor is to submit names, positions and contact information of all company individuals who are legally authorized to bind the company and
sign contractual documents. Contractor is also required to advise and update the Contracting Officer whenever there are changes in these authorized individuals. 

 

					
	 Cathrine Cooper
	  	 Contract Manager
	  	 575-749-5312

	Name	  	Position/Title	  	Phone
			
	 c.cooper@bridgeraerospace.com

Email
	  		  	
			
	 Darren Wilkins
	  	 Chief Operating Officer
	  	 360-929-5538

	Name	  	Position/Title	  	Phone
			
	 d.wilkins@bridgeraerospace.com

Email
	  		  	

  

	D.13	 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV 1999) 

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may
be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting
Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 20 Days. 
  

	D.14	 YEARLY PRICE ADJUSTMENT AGREEMENTS 

At time of yearly renewal the contractor may request a rate adjustment for the daily availability and or optional use rate. The proposed rates
will be evaluated by the Contracting Officer before approval. 
  

	D.15	 RESERVED 

  
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