On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services

INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (APR 2013) ................. 40 C5 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS ....... 40 C6 AIRCRAFT INSURANCE ......................................................... 40 C7 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE ................................... 40 C8 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (DEC 2015) .................................................................. 41 C9 PRE-WORK MEETING............................................................ 42 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS ....................................... 42 C10 PERSONNEL CONDUCT ....................................................... 42 C11 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION ............................... 42 C12 MISHAPS ............................................................................ 43 C13 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT - FUEL ............................. 44 CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL ......................... 45 C14 CONTRACT PERIOD ............................................................ 45 C15 ORDERS FOR SERVICES ...................................................... 45 C16 AUTHORIZED ORDERING OFFICIAL..................................... 46 C17 ADD/REMOVE AIRCRAFT/EQUIPMENT AFTER CONTRACT AWARD(S) .................................................................................. 46 .................................................................................................... 46 C18 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS ......................................... 46 C19 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND REACTION TIME ............. 47 C20 MAINTENANCE DURING AVAILABILITY PERIOD................ 47 C21 UNAVAILABILITY AND DAMAGES ...................................... 47 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT ................................. 48 SCHEDULE A - SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES 4 Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services C22 DAILY AVAILABILITY ........................................................ 48 C23 FLIGHT TIME ...................................................................... 48 C24 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION ..................................... 48 C25 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS .................................................... 49 C26 GOVERNMENT MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES ....................... 50 C27 ONBOARDING OF CONTRACTORS AFTER INITIAL AWARD(S) .................................................................................................... 50 C28 EXHIBITS ............................................................................ 50 SCHEDULE A - SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES 5 Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES Contract Acronyms AC Advisory Circular AD Airworthiness Directive AMS Aviation Management System A&P Airframe and Power plant APCO Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials AQD Acquisition Services Directorate ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASO Aviation Safety Office ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC Air Traffic Control AUR Aircraft Use Report CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CFR Code of Federal Regulations CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System DM Degrees/Minutes/Decimal Minutes DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter EPA Environmental Protection Agency ERG Emergency Response Guidebook FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations FS Forest Service FSV Fuel Service Vehicle FTR Federal Travel Regulations GVW Gross Vehicle Weight GPM Gallons per Minute GPS Global Positioning System HIGE Hover-In-Ground Effect HOGE Hover-Out-Of-Ground Effect IAT Interagency aviation training IBC Interior Business Center ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICS Intercom System IFR Instrument Flight rules IP Institute of Petroleum IPP Invoice Processing Platform MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins MTOW Maximum Takeoff Weight NFPA National Fire Protection Association NTSB National Transportation Safety Board NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group OAS Office of Aviation Services PA Public Address System PA Pressure Altitude PFD Personal Flotation Device PIC Pilot-In-Command PPE Personal Protective Equipment PSD Plastic Sphere Dispenser PSI Pounds per Square Inch PTT Push to Talk RFP Request for Proposals RPM Revolutions per Minute SEAT Single Engine Air Tanker SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry Procedures SSV Seat Support Vehicle TBO Time Between Overhaul TSO Technical Service Order UL Underwriter’s Laboratory USDA United States Department of Agriculture VFR Visual Flight rules VNE Velocity Never Exceed VOX Voice Activation VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES 6 Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services A1 Schedule of Services The Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requires amphibious single engine air tanker fire suppression services across the lower 48 and Alaska on an On-Call or Call When Needed basis, to support BLM, state agencies. The Government may use this contract and others on the IDIQ to fulfill any need for services for wildland fire suppression, including task orders with very long or very short periods of performance, and task orders with options. When required by FAR 16.505, or as otherwise appropriate, task orders may be competed among the multiple IDIQ- holders. These task orders may be competed using a multitude of evaluation factors (see Exhibit 15). The relative weight of the price and any non-price evaluation factors will be included in the task order request for proposal. For some task order competitions, factors other than price may be given a greater weight than price. Each aircraft line item requires a primary and a relief flight crew, as well as a Fuel Service Vehicle (FSV) SEAT Support Vehicle (SSV). The Government may also have a need for a SEAT support vehicle (SSV) (or combination FSV/SSV). SSVs will be (if ordered) priced as an additional pay item as noted in the additional pay items table, and ordered when needed. This award is one of multiple awards issued constituting an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), consisting of a combined fleet of approximately 20-26 aircraft. This contract includes a Base Period and four (4) one-year option periods with a total estimated shared ceiling of $46,000,000 dollars (approx. $9.2M per contract year). It is important to note that aircraft, flight crews and ground crews under this contract will be part of the national response framework for the suppression of wildland fires and may be dispatched at the direction of the Government to locations throughout the Lower 48 States and Alaska. ITEM DESCRIPTION: . Aircraft Required: Call when needed single engine amphibious water scooping airplane(s) equipped as specified in Section B. Interagency Air Tanker Board (IAB) approved or interim approved Type 3 Air Tanker/Gate system. Pilot Primary Pilot for each aircraft will need to be either a Level 1 or Level 2 SEAT Pilot as specified in Section B. Relief Pilot will need to meet the requirements of the primary pilot as set forth in Section B. Fuel Service Vehicle Not Applicable in AK, required in Lower 48. Bureau: Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Crew Compliment Required Pilot in Command (PIC) and relief pilot(s). Fuel Service vehicle with driver/operator and relief driver/operator required for operations in Lower 48, not required for Alaska. Proposed Designated Bases: Various Locations throughout the Lower 48 and Alaska. Performance Period: Base Period is date of award through April 30, 2022, with 4 additional option years, and up to a six-month extension of services option through October 31, 2026. SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES 7 Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services Minimum Aircraft Requirements: Must have a Standard and/or Restricted Airworthiness Certificate. Aircraft certified under 14 CFR 23 or 25. An aircraft make and model for which engineering and logistical support, for continued airworthiness, is provided from the current type certificate holder or supplemental type certificate holder. Minimum 1600 Shaft Horsepower (SHP) VFR, Day Only Tank capacity of 799 US gallons. Aircraft capable of dispensing both water and fire retardant Endurance of 2 hours and 30 minutes, 600 gallons of water, 200 lb pilot at 3,000’ PA 25 degrees Celsius. Capable of operating from 5,000 ft. gravel runway at @ 3,000ft PA and 25C with an empty tank. Cruise airspeed of at least 140 kts true airspeed at 7,000 ft. PA and 30º Celsius, empty tank Aircraft must have the IAB approved or Interim approved gate installed on the aircraft at the time of inspection. NOTES: • Amphibious Air Tractor 802 type aircraft equipped with amphibious floats, or equal, are known to meet the above requirements. • The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the contract. • After retardant operations, aircraft must be appropriately cleaned prior to beginning scooper operations. • Aircraft may be required to have the tank and gating system cleansed after operations in water that have known invasive species. • The use of water enhancers with on-board injection systems are not permitted to be used on federally contracted aircraft, or on federal lands, unless requested and approved by the ordering Agency. • One FSV per two aircraft working out of the same location is permitted. SEAT Support Vehicle (SSV) is not required, however if offered and when ordered for services will be paid at $500.00 per day. • All exhibits applicable to this contract are included at the end of Section C. SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES 10 Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services A2.1 Funding will not be obligated under the Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Instead, the Contracting Officer will issue the contractor a task order as the need for services arises. Each task order will obligate funding for the payment of aircraft services. A2.2 Minimum Guarantee/Maximum Quantity -The Minimum Guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause 52.216- 22, is aircraft, equipment, and pilot inspection during the Base year. A2.3 Exhibits that are applicable under the contract are included at the end of Section C ADDITIONAL FUEL SERVICE VEHICLES/SEAT SUPPORT VEHICLE (FSV/SSV) (MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS CITED IN B8) Please Check Appropriate Blocks Below CONTRACTOR AGREES TO PROVIDE: One X_ or Two __ FSV/SSV WHEN ORDERED (check applicable boxes) YES X or NO _ _ Additional Fuel Service Vehicles/Support Vehicles will be priced as Additional Pay Items THE ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SHOWN BELOW APPLY TO ALL LINE ITEMS ABOVE ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS PAY ITEM CODE QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE A Extended Standby – Pilot EP INDEFINITE HOUR $ 50.00 B Extended Standby - Driver ED INDEFINITE HOUR $ 34.00 C Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage - (L48 only) SML INDEFINITE Mile $ 2.45 D Additional Fuel Service Vehicle with Driver or SSV (C25.2) SD INDEFINITE DAY $500.00 E Retardant Labor during Unavailability Period (C25.4) P01 INDEFINITE DAY $350.00 F Mix, Test and Load Retardant (C25.4) P55 INDEFINITE GAL $ .20 G Fuel Cost (C25.10) FC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost H Contractor Miscellaneous Costs (C25.7) SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA Contracting Officer will complete at time of award and again when fuel adjustments are made Requested and Effective Date This Adjustment Type Jet Fuel Fuel Source Location Phone No. xxx-xxx-xxxx Base Price $4.77 per gallon Reference Price Effective Date Effective Date Source Document ORIGINAL CONTRACT Source Document Difference $ X consumption rate of Increase Due Old Flight Rate New Flight Rate Re-established Base Price Effective Date SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES 11 Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services Full Service Fuel prices obtained from http://www.airnav.com/fuel JET FUEL $/GAL San Bernardino Airport (KSBD) 909-362-6068 San Bernardino, CA 3.55 Cutter Aviation Service (KABQ) 505-842-4184 Albuquerque, NM 5.34 Premier Aviation (KTUS) 520-889-6327 Tucson, AZ 4.50 Sphere One Av. (KCDC) 435-586-4504 Cedar City, UT 5.00 Western Aircraft (KBOI) 208-338-1800 Boise, ID 4.51 Edwards Jet Center (KBIL) 406-252-0805 Billings, MT 4.50 West Star Aviation (KGJT) 970-243-7500 Grand Junction, CO 6.10 Atlantic Aviation (KRNO) 775-858-7300 Reno, NV 5.32 Wenatchee GA Terminal (KEAT) 509-886-0233 Wenatchee, WA 4.11 Average per Gal $4.77 SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12 SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS B1 Scope of Contract B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained call when needed flight services to support fire suppression operations in the Lower 48 States and Alaska. Contractor services include provision of an aircraft, personnel, and all other associated equipment as prescribed in this solicitation/contract. Water will be scooped from water sources such as lakes or rivers and/or loaded at ground locations. Chemical fire retardant/suppressants may be loaded in the Contractor’s aircraft. The use of water enhancers mixed with on-board injection systems are not allowed on federal lands or on federally-contracted aircraft, unless requested and approved by the ordering Agency. The use of water enhancers mixed through a proportioner and loaded from ground-based equipment is acceptable according to their qualified applications/approvals as specified on the Qualified Products List (QPL). B1.2 The Government and Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to complete this contract successfully. The Contractor’s employees’ cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude toward aviation safety and accomplishment of the mission are an integral element of this relationship. B1.3 The Government has interagency and cooperative agreements with other Federal and State agencies and private landholders and may dispatch aircraft under this contract for such cooperative use. B1.4 This aircraft may be dispatched to Alaska. Because deployment to Alaska from the Lower 48 usually requires transit through Canada, all contractor personnel are required to possess current passports. Alaska specific equipment and/or operational requirements, are referenced in the Alaska Supplement Exhibit. B2 Certifications The Contractor must obtain and keep current all of the following required certificates and must ensure that contract aircraft are operated and maintained in compliance with those certificates at all times. B2.1 The Contractor must be certificated under 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137, “Agricultural Aircraft Operations,” or Canadian equivalent. B2.2 Any contract aircraft must be certificated under 14 CFR Part 23 or 25 and have parts manufacturing and engineering support for continued airworthiness from the current type certificate holder or supplemental type certificate holder. Aircraft must also be certificated in the restricted category Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services under 14 CFR Part 21.25 and 21.185 to include the special purpose of forest and wildlife conservation (fire suppression) work or certificated in a standard airworthiness category under 14 CFR Part 21.187 (Multiple Airworthiness Certification), or Canadian equivalent. Surplus or previously type-certificated armed forces aircraft will not be used. The installation of any special equipment called for by this contract must be Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved, or Canadian equivalent. B2.2.1 The Government will evaluate single engine amphibious water scooping aircraft with a capacity of 800 gallons for use as scoopers. Aircraft will be evaluated at a weight and maximum load consistent with the aircraft type certificate or approved increased load (supplemental type certificate (STC)). B2.2.2 In order to drop retardant from a single engine scooper under this contract, the aircraft must have a gate system and flow control system that meets Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) requirements for a Type 3 single engine airtanker. Aircraft with gate systems primarily designed to dispense water may be offered for the first contract year only provided an interim approval for retardant drops is granted by the IAB. However, to qualify for operation in subsequent option years, the gate system must have successfully demonstrated the capability to drop retardant within IAB standards. B2.3 For the purposes of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), this contract is considered to be a specialty air services contract. Canadian operators must be in compliance with NAFTA and Specialty Air Service (SAS) Operations Advisory Circular AC No. 00-60B (dated 02/14). A copy of the Contractor’s current FAA Form 7711-2 authorizing the SAS Operations, Forest Fire Management and/or Firefighting, contained on the Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA), with NAFTA authorization is required with submittal of offer. B2.4 Operations Manual Requirements The Contractor is required to have and use a written operations/maintenance manual readily available for each contracted aircraft. As a minimum, the manual must include the following procedures: B2.4.1 Standard method for calculating current aircraft weight and balance and performance based on actual loads and environmental conditions. Procedures for identifying limitations and remaining within limitations. Procedures for retaining load calculation data. Ground loaded load calculations must be retained for 30 days. B2.4.2 The approved aircraft inspection program. B2.4.3 Program for ensuring implementation of the FAA approved inspection program, to include completion of 14 SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 13 CFR 91 required airworthiness inspections, and approval for return-to-service in accordance with 14 CFR 43.5. B2.4.4 Reporting and recording of mechanical irregularities that occur before, during, and after completion of a flight to ensure a record of all discrepancies, corrective actions and deferred discrepancies will be readily available throughout the contract period. B2.4.5 Obtaining repair, preventive maintenance, and servicing of the aircraft during operations away from the contractors normal operating base. This includes procedures for ensuring mechanics performing maintenance or service on contract aircraft are appropriately certificated and trained for the tasks performed and have available the technical manuals, tools, and equipment necessary to perform the tasks in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and FAA standards. B2.4.6 Determining that mechanical irregularities or defects reported during previous flights have been adequately corrected/repaired (or deferred if appropriate) before the next flight. B2.4.7 Fueling the aircraft, including the detection of fuel contamination and protecting from fire (including electrostatic protection) including detailed procedures for any rapid refueling program. B2.4.8 Complying with flight manual “emergency procedures” and reporting abnormal conditions or potentially unsafe conditions. B2.4.9 One copy of the manual must be maintained at the operator's principle operations base. Additional copies must be readily available to pilots and support personnel while on contract away from the base. B2.4.10 One complete copy of the Contractor’s operations manual is required to be submitted within ten days of contract award and will be incorporated and made a part of the contract. The Contractor is required to provide any written updates that are made to their operations manual to the Contracting Officer (CO) during the life of the contract. B2.4.11 Continuity of operations. Procedures for when personnel, aircraft or equipment become unavailable. B2.5 Training Program The Contractor is required to establish and implement a training program for pilots and support personnel that satisfies the requirements of this contract and ensures that each pilot and support person is adequately trained to perform their assigned duties. B2.5.1 This training program must have written initial and recurrent training curriculums. See the Operator’s Training Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services Program Exhibit for the minimum requirements a training program must have. B2.5.2 One complete copy of the Contractor’s training program is required to be submitted within ten days of contract award and will be considered incorporated and made a part of the contract. The Contractor is required to provide any written updates that are made to their training program to the CO during the life of the contract. A compact disk (CD) copy of the plan is acceptable. B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications) In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order must be used in such resolution: (i) Typed provisions of these specifications; (ii) DOI OAS Office of Aviation Services supplements and/or exhibits incorporated by reference; (iii) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (iv) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; (v) other documents incorporated by reference. B4 Contracts and Task Orders B4.1 The Contractor must maintain a complete, current copy of the contract and all modifications in each contract aircraft throughout the performance period. B4.2 The pilot must have task order information (i.e. task number, performance period) in his/her possession prior to any flights under this contract and make this information available to government representatives on request. Following receipt of a printed task order, the pilot will carry a hard copy of the task order in the aircraft. B4.3 Electronic copies of contracts and task orders may be used. However, the contractor is responsible for ensuring that the documents are uploaded on an appropriate viewing device (e.g., laptop or tablet), which must be charged and made available at the aircraft for reference by government representatives upon request. Further, the contractor must agree to hold the government harmless for any inadvertent or accidental damage to the device. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS B5 Condition of Equipment B5.1 The Contractor-furnished aircraft and all other equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft must be airworthy, and systems and components must be free of leaks, except where specified by the manufacturer. No fuel leaks are allowed. B5.2 Prior to inspection and acceptance, the Contractor must permanently repair or replace all windows and windshields that have been temporarily repaired. All windows and windshields must be maintained at all times and must be clean SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 14 and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs which hinder visibility. B5.3 The aircraft interior must be clean and neat with no unrepaired tears, rips, or other damage. The exterior finish, including the paint, must be clean, neat, and in good condition. Any corrosion must be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits. B5.3.1 See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit for examples of the lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable. B5.4 The aircraft must be free of chemical odor and residue. Hopper tanks and the entire aircraft must be rinsed with a neutralizer. Some examples are “Neutralizer” (“Neutra-Sol”) by Becker Underwood, Inc., (800-232-5907) or “Wipe-Out” by Helena Chemical Co. (901 752-4414). B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements The Contractor must provide one or more as awarded, fully compliant aircraft that is equipped as shown below: B6.1 Instruments and equipment required by certification and in accordance with 14 CFR 91.205 (VFR day and night). The following additional instruments must be installed, operable, and airworthy: B6.1.1 Gyroscopic rate-of-turn, slip/skid indicator (turn and bank or turn coordinator), or gyroscopic artificial horizon. B6.1.2 Directional gyro (DG) or a vertical card compass designed and manufactured in accordance with a technical standard order (TSO) authorization. B6.1.3 Free air temperature indicator. B6.1.4 Rate-of-climb indicator. B6.2 Landing lights. B6.3 White wing-tip strobe lights. B6.4 High visibility, pulsating, forward-facing conspicuity lighting. One source for this equipment may be Field Support Services, 770-454-1130. B6.5 For loading, 3-inch male Kamlock couplers (Mil C 27487 or equal) accessible from both sides of the aircraft (i.e., load from either side). B6.5.1 One 1½-inch female National Hose Thread and one 2½-inch female National Hose Thread adapters to 2-inch and 3-inch male and female Kamlock couplers must be carried on board the aircraft or on the fuel service vehicle. Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services B6.6 The pilot-in command (PIC) must ensure that the following equipment is current, operable, and accessible at the pilot station in the cockpit: B6.6.1 Current approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), including performance charts, as appropriate. B6.6.2 Quick reference cockpit checklist (in addition to the checklist found in the AFM) containing the following procedures: Normal After landing Preflight Shutdown Before starting engine(s) Before takeoff Emergencies: Cruise - Fuel Before drop - Electrical After drop - Hydraulic Before landing - Mechanical B6.6.3 Each aircraft must carry a chart that will assist the pilot in determining the appropriate retardant/suppressant load capability for the environmental conditions present within authorized maximum weight limits for that specific aircraft. The chart will not supersede any FAA approved or recognized manuals or charts. The chart must be in the aircraft and accessible to the pilot during loading operations. (Also see B19.6.) B6.6.4 Current paper or electronic aeronautical charts covering areas of expected operation. B6.7 Aircraft tank and apparatus for fire suppressant materials as required below: B6.7.1 Reserved B6.7.2 All systems must have an emergency dump feature that enables the pilot to drop the load in less than 6 seconds by using the normal “dump handle” (the lever normally used for operating the gate during the application of dry material such as seed or fertilizer) in a single, one-step operation. An operational check of this feature must be accomplished and documented every 12 months and documented within 30 days of the annual OAS inspection AND every 30 days while performing on this contract including any extensions. Documentation of operational checks performed while on contract must be retained and made available to the Government upon request. B6.7.2.1 The emergency dump feature must isolate the pneumatic or hydraulic pressure emergency systems so that function or failure of the normal system’s pressure does not affect the emergency system’s pressure. SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 15 B6.7.2.2 Emergency systems dependent on normal operating systems for initial charge must have a pressure gauge or indicator that is readily visible to the crew. B6.7.2.3 Emergency systems dependent on pre-charged bottles must have a positive means of checking the checking the air/gas pre-charge system pressure in addition to the gate system hydraulic pressure prior to the first flight of the day. If the positive means of checking is an operational check, rather than a real-time pressure gauge, the procedures for that operational check must be incorporated into the pilot's preflight checklist and the company's training program B6.7.2.4 The primary emergency dump control must be positioned within easy reach of a pilot strapped in his or her seat. Electrically operated controls must be wired directly from a source of power isolated from the normal aircraft electrical bus and protected by a fuse or circuit breaker. B6.7.3 A Kamlock coupler which allows the aircraft tank contents to be offloaded through it. B6.7.4 The tanks and all operating mechanisms must be original aircraft equipment manufacturer’s (OEM), as listed on the type certificate or other approved data, or installed in accordance with an FAA STC or FAA field approval. All dispensing equipment must be maintained in accordance with 14 CFR Part 43. B6.7.5 Prior to the Government’s initial inspection and at least annually thereafter, the Contractor must inspect all tanks and dumping systems, including all associated tubing and electrical systems. As a part of these inspections, the Contractor must fill the tanks to their capacity with water to test for leaks. B6.7.5.1 The tanks must be maintained in a leak-free condition throughout the period of performance. B6.8 Aircraft marking. The aircraft must have a high visibility paint scheme. See the High Visibility White and Red Paint Scheme for SEAT Aircraft Exhibit for suitable colors and contrasting markings. B6.8.1 An assigned tanker number must be displayed on both sides of the vertical stabilizer and/or rudder. The numbers must be as large as possible but at least 12 inches high with the format and spacing the same as aircraft “N” numbers (refer to 14 CFR Part 45.29). B6.9 A survival kit containing at least the items specified in the Survival Kits Exhibit must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and must be included in weight and balance calculations. Note: Survival kits for L48 and Alaska are different. It is the contractors’ responsibility to ensure correct survival kit is in the aircraft. Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services B6.10 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights. B6.11 Fire extinguisher(s), One handheld bottle, minimum 2- B-C rating must be mounted and accessible to the flight crew while seated. The fire extinguisher(s) must be maintained in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10, Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers or the Contractor’s operations manual. B7 Avionics Requirements B7.1 General All installed transceivers must be placarded with designations matching the transmitter/receiver controls on the installed audio control system(s) B7.1.1 The Contractor must provide, install, and maintain the following systems in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the installation and maintenance standards of Section B7. Detailed avionics systems performance requirements are listed in Avionics Operational Test Standards (copies available upon request from OAS Avionics, or the most recent list may be found online at: https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.p df B7.2 Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards B7.2.1 Strict adherence to the recommendations in the following FAA Advisory Circulars is required: AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11, "Aircraft Electrical Systems," and Chapter 12, "Aircraft Avionics Systems”; AC 43.13-2B Chapter 1, "Structural Data," Chapter 2, "Communication, Navigation, and Emergency Locator Transmitter System Installations," and Chapter 3, "Antenna Installation." B7.2.2 All avionics systems requiring an antenna must be installed with a properly matched, aircraft-certified antenna, unless otherwise specified. Antennas must be polarized as required by the avionics system and must have a voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) of 3.0 to 1 or better. B7.2.3 The aircraft's static pressure system, altimeter instrument system, and automatic pressure altitude reporting system must be maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.411 and inspected and tested every 24 calendar months, as specified by 14 CFR Part 43, appendices E and F. B7.2.4 Transmitters must not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers in the aircraft which are monitoring different frequencies. So-called “Transmit Interlock” functions must not be used with communication transceivers. Specific test details are listed in Radio Interference Test Procedures (copies available upon request SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 16 from OAS Avionics, or the most recent list may be found online at: https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A30.pdf B7.3 Communications Systems B7.3.1 One automatic-portable/automatic-fixed or automatic-fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) certified to TSO-C126 (or newer), installed per the ELT manufacturer’s instructions in a conspicuous or marked location. ,ELT antennas must be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. TSO-C126 and newer (406 MHz) ELTs must include a 121.5 MHz homing beacon, and require documentation of current registration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), or the national civil aviation authority with which the aircraft is registered. B7.3.2 Two panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1, VHF-2) aeronautical transceiver, with a minimum of 760 channels covering 118.000 to 136.975 MHz. The transceiver must have channels selectable in no greater than 25 kHz increments and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power. The transceiver’s operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the pilot. B7.3.3 One P25-compliant VHF-FM transceiver. The transceiver (FM-1), must provide selection of narrowband analog (12.5 kHz) or narrowband digital (12.5kHz) operation on each of a minimum of 100 channels. The transceiver’s operational controls must be located and arranged so that the pilot when seated, has full and unrestricted movement of each control without interference from clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls. B7.3.3.1 The transceiver’s operational frequency range must include the band of 136.0000 MHz to 173.9975 MHz. The operator(s) must be able to program any usable channels within that band, along with any required CTCSS tones, National Access Codes (NAC’s), or Talk Group ID’s (TGID’s), while in flight. The transceiver must also incorporate a separate, programmable GUARD receiver, with accompanying GUARD transmit capability. Unless instructed by the Government for use on a specific project, all frequencies programmed for use under this Contract must be in the narrowband analog mode. B7.3.3.2 Carrier output power for the transceiver must be 10 watts nominal value (original design specification). The transceiver must be capable of displaying receiver and transmitter operating frequency, alpha-numeric channel labels, and must provide both receiver and transmitter activation indicators for MAIN and GUARD. Simultaneous monitoring of both MAIN and GUARD receivers is required. Scanning of the GUARD frequency is not acceptable. B7.3.3.3 Prior to acceptance under this contract, the transceiver must be programmed with the narrowband analog Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services GUARD receive and transmit frequencies of 168.625 MHz, with a 110.9 Hz CTCSS tone on transmit only. B7.3.3.4 The following VHF-FM aeronautical transceivers are known to meet the above requirements: Technisonics: TDFM-136, TDFM-136A, TDFM-136/NV, TDFM-136A/NV, TDFM-136B, TDFM-136B/NV. Cobham: (formerly NAT) NPX-136D-070. B7.3.4 Reserved B7.3.5 One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware compatible with the government’s Automated Flight Following (AFF) Program (https://aff.gov). Not all available satellite based tracking systems are compatible with the Government’s AFF Program, nor meets AFF’s requirements. The contractor must ensure that the aircraft hardware offered is compatible with AFF. For questions about current compatibility requirements contact the AFF Program Manager listed under contacts at https://www.aff.gov. B7.3.5.1 The AFF aircraft hardware must be powered by the aircraft’s electrical system, installed per the manufacturer’s installation manual, and operational in all phases of flight. AFF aircraft hardware must utilize as a minimum: Satellite communications, an externally or internally mounted antenna, provide data to the Government’s AFF viewing software, use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker for power protection, and be mounted so as to not endanger any occupant from AFF aircraft hardware during periods of turbulence. Antennas should be placed where they have the best view of the overhead sky as possible. Externally mounted antennas are recommended to improve system performance. Any visual indicators for remotely installed units must be mounted so that they can be easily viewed by the pilot. B7.3.5.2 AFF communications must be fully operational in all 50 states. Contractors working in or accepting dispatches to the State of Alaska, Southern Canada, or Western Canada must have an AFF system capable of being tracked in these locations at all times. Not all manufacturers’ AFF equipment communication links will operate effectively in all geographic areas. B7.3.5.3 The contractor must maintain a subscription service through the AFF aircraft hardware provider allowing AFF position reporting for satellite tracking via the Government AFF viewing software. The position-reporting interval must be every two minutes while the aircraft is in flight. The contractor must register their AFF aircraft hardware with the Government through https://www.aff.gov providing; complete tail number; manufacturer and serial number of the AFF transceiver; aircraft make and model; and contractor contact information. If the contractor relocates previously registered AFF aircraft hardware into another aircraft, then the contractor must contact the government’s AFF Program making the appropriate changes prior to aircraft use. In all SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 17 cases, the contractor must ensure that the correct aircraft information is indicated within AFF. The contractor must contact the Government of system changes, scheduled maintenance, and planned service outages B7.3.5.4 Registration contact information, a web accessible feedback form, and additional information is available at: https://www.aff.gov. The Fire Applications Support Desk (FASD) can be reached at (866) 224-7677. B7.3.5.5 Prior to the aircraft’s annual contract inspection, the contractor must ensure compliance with all AFF systems requirements. The contractor must additionally perform an operational check of the system. As a minimum, the operational check must consist of confirming the aircraft being tested is displayed in AFF (indicating it is currently transmitting data to AFF) and that all information displayed in AFF is current. A username and password are required to access AFF. Log on to the AFF website at https://www.aff.gov to request a username and password, or contact the FASD. B7.3.5.6 If AFF becomes inoperable/unreliable the aircraft may, at the discretion of the Government, remain available for service utilizing radio/voice system for flight following. The contractor will return the AFF system to full operational capability within 72 hours after the inoperative/unreliable unit is first discovered as defective. B7.3.5.7 This clause incorporates Specification Section Supplement available at: https://www.aff.gov/documents/Specification_Section_Supp lement.pdf with the same force and affect as if they were presented as full text herein. B7.4 Navigational Systems B7.4.1 One permanently installed, panel-mounted global positioning system (GPS-1) utilizing an approved, fixed external aircraft antenna and powered by the aircraft electrical system or an aviation portable GPS unit (Garmin GPSMap 296/396/496 or equivalent) provided the portable unit is securely mounted, presents information from an overhead orientation (not a drive-along-the-road type), and is powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS (permanently installed or portable) must utilize the WGS-84 datum and reference latitude and longitude coordinates in the degrees/minutes/decimal minutes (DM) mode for aircraft positioning. The GPS navigation database must be updated annually covering the geographic areas where the aircraft will operate. B7.5 Audio Systems One audio control system must be provided which provides controls for selection and operation of all installed transceivers via a single set of jacks through which the helmet-mounted, noise-cancelling microphone and earphones are connected. Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services B7.6 Other Avionics B7.6.1 One air traffic control (ATC) transponder and altitude reporting system meeting the requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.215 (a) and (b) and tested and inspected in accordance with 14 CFR 91.413. B7.6.2 Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast. All aircraft must be equipped to meet the ADS-B OUT requirements of 14 CFR 91.225. ADS-B OUT systems must be approved to either TSO-C154c (978MHz Universal Access Transceiver [UAT]) or TSO-C166b (1090MHz Extended Squitter [1090ES]). Aircraft operating outside of the United States must be equipped with systems approved to TSO- C166b. B7.6.3 (Lower 48 States only) The Contractor must furnish a cellular telephone for use by the PIC. The cellular telephone must be provided with service to the area of operation. Each cellular telephone must be equipped with both 110VAC and 12VDC adapter cord assemblies for charging use. The Contractor must provide the number of the cellular telephone to Government personnel when requested. B7.6.4 (Lower 48 states only) One APCO Project 25 compliant (P25) VHF-FM "multi-mode" two-way mobile radio, with a matched broad-band antenna, must be mounted in the Fuel Service Vehicle (FSV). The radio's operational bandwidth must include the 150 MHz to 174 MHz frequency band, with user-programmable (in the field) channels. Selection of narrowband (12.5 kHz) analog or digital (12.5 kHz) spacing is required on each channel. The radio must be frequency-synthesized, equipped with the lowest 32 CTCSS sub-audible tones, and must develop a minimum of 30 watts carrier output power. Use of appropriate portable VHF-FM radios with suitable output power booster units is permissible. B8 (Lower 48 States Operations only) REQUIRED-Fuel Service Vehicle (FSV) and OPTIONAL-SEAT Support Vehicle (SSV) Equipment Requirements B8.1 The Contractor must provide one Fuel Service Vehicle (FSV) for each (aircraft). One FSV per two aircraft working out of the same location is permitted. The FSV shall be stationed at the designated operating base, unless dispatched by the Government to other locations. It is preferred that the FSV be a truck and the SEAT Support Vehicle (SSV) be a trailer that is pulled by the FSV. The FSV and SSV may be two separate vehicles or the FSV and SSV may be combined into a single unit. FSVs and SSVs will be ordered as two separate items. B8.1.1 Contractor vehicles must meet 49 CFR requirements. B8.2 Fuel Service Vehicle (FSV). The Contractor must equip and maintain the vehicle as shown below: SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 18 B8.2.2.1 The FSV must be capable of transporting fuel at posted highway/freeway speeds. B8.2.2.2 The bulk fuel tank(s) must have a capacity of a minimum of 6 hours of usable fuel for the make and model aircraft operating on the contract based on the Airplane: Approximate “Recommended Cruise” Fuel Consumption Rates Exhibit. The vehicle manufacturer's gross vehicle weight (GVW) with full fuel tanks and accessories must not be exceeded. B8.2.2.3 The vehicle must be properly maintained, clean, and reliable with a functioning air conditioner for cooling the driver. Tanks, plumbing, filters, and other required equipment must be free of rust, scale, dirt, and other contaminants. All leaks must be repaired immediately. B8.2.2.4 Fuel tanks must be securely fastened to the vehicle frame in accordance with DOT regulations. All tanks must have low point sump/settling area and drains that allow water/particulate contamination accumulation and removal during daily preventative maintenance. B8.2.2.4.1 All tank inlet ports, sump drains, and the fuel nozzle must be locked closed or stored inside locked compartments when not in use to preclude tampering, contamination, or improper drainage of the fuel supply. B8.2.2.5 A 10-gallon-per-minute (GPM) flow rate delivered by the filter and pumped at the nozzle is the minimum size acceptable. Filter and pump sizes must be compatible with the aircraft being serviced. B8.2.2.6 Fuel transfer pumps must be designed for dispensing fuel. Gasoline engines powering pumps must have a flame and spark arresting exhaust system and a metal shield between the engine and pump. The pump seals must be fuel compatible. Spark plugs and other exposed terminal connections shall be insulated to prevent sparking in the event of contact with conductive materials. All refueling pumps regardless of power source must be listed for use with petroleum products by Underwriters Laboratory (UL) or provide documents of another approval. B8.2.3 The Contractor must ensure that they are in compliance with 40 CFR Part 112: Oil Pollution Prevention. B8.2.3.1 A Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan is required for each mobile fueler (fuel servicing vehicle) used on this contract regardless of bulk storage container (tank) size. B8.3 Equipment. The Contractor must equip and maintain the vehicle as shown below: Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services B8.3.1 Two fire extinguishers, each having a rating of at least 40-B:C and with one extinguisher mounted on each side of the vehicle. Extinguishers located in enclosed compartments must be readily accessible, and their location must be externally marked and placarded in letters at least 50 mm (2in.) high. Extinguishers must comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. B8.3.1.1 ABC multipurpose dry chemical fire extinguishers (ammonium phosphate) must not be placed on fuel servicing vehicle. B8.3.2 Fuel tanks must be designed to allow removal of contaminants from the sediment settling area. The settling area plumbing must be extended to the vehicle perimeter to allow contaminate removal without crawling under the vehicle. The sump must be drained daily when the system is used. The draining must continue until fuel appearance is contamination free. The daily sump draining must be documented on a contractor-developed checklist/form. B8.3.3 The fuel hose must be compatible with the aviation fuel dispensed. Documentation of compatibility must be available at time of OAS inspection. Energy Institute (EI) 1529 certification meets contract specifications. Hoses with manufacturer’s “Aviation Fuel” markings are acceptable. The hose must be maintained in accordance with NFPA 407: Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing. B8.3.4 Fuel nozzle must include a 100-mesh or finer screen, a dust protective device, and a bonding cable with clip or plug. Except for closed circuit systems, no nozzle hold-open devices are permitted. B8.3.5 One accurate fuel-metering device for registering quantities in U.S. gallons of fuel pumped. The meter must be positioned so it is in full view of the person fueling the aircraft. All fuel transfers to the aircraft must be documented and tracked. B8.3.6 Fuel servicing vehicles must have adequate bonding cables which must be utilized in accordance with NFPA 407: Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing. B8.3.7 Enough petroleum product absorbent pads or materials to absorb or contain a 5-gallon petroleum spill must be kept on hand. The Contractor must properly dispose of all products used in a spill cleanup in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (40 CFR Parts 261 and 262). B8.3.8 Fuel trucks/equipment performing pressurized/closed circuit refueling must meet the deadman control requirements of NFPA 407: Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing. B8.3.9 Rapid/hot refueling operations must not be performed unless requested and approved by the Government. SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 19 Equipment used for rapid refueling/hot refueling must meet all requirements detailed in NFPA 407 Section 4.2.14. A copy of the contractor’s rapid refueling procedures must be kept with the fuel servicing vehicle. B8.3.10 The Fuel Servicing Vehicle must be equipped with a VHF-FM radio as described in B7.6.4 B8.4 Filtering System. B8.4.1 The fuel filtration system must be designed to withstand fuel system pressures and flow rates. B8.4.2 The filter manufacturer’s operating, installation, and service manual must be carried in the fuel servicing vehicle. The contractor is responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions of this service manual. B8.4.3 The aviation fuel filtration system must meet the following contamination removal limits or be certified compliant with EI 1581 Specifications and Qualifications Procedures for Aviation Jet Fuel Separators or EI Specification 1583 Laboratory Tests and Minimum Performance Levels for Aviation Fuel Filter Monitors. Contractors should consult with filter manufacturer’s data to determine compatibility. Total Solids 0.26 mg/litre (1.0 mg/U.S. gal) average 0.5 mg/litre (1.9 mg/U.S. gal) maximum Appearance The effluent fuel must be clear and bright Free Water 15 ppmv Media Migration 10 fibres/litre B8.4.4 Fuel filter vessels must be placarded indicating the filter changed date. Filters will be changed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, including any differential pressure limitations, but at no greater interval than every 12 months. B8.4.5 A differential pressure indicating system that samples the inlet and outlet pressures of the fuel filter vessel must be installed if recommended by fuel filter vessel manufacturer or on any fuel systems with an operating pressure of 25 psi or higher, Analog gauges must be calibrated in one pound increments and compatible with maximum output pressure rating. Gauges that utilize RED/GREEN indications are acceptable if the colored indications meet the pressure guidelines contained in the manufacturer’s recommendations. All indicating systems must be viewable by the operator during the fueling operation. B8.4.6 The filter vessel assembly must have a drain, and the assembly must be mounted to allow for sampling and pressure Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services flushing of the unit. If installed, water sight gauge balls must be visible to the operator during the fueling operation. B8.4.7 At least one spare filter media, spare gasket/packing, and other spare components of the fuel-servicing vehicle filtering system must be stored in a clean, dry area in the fuel servicing vehicle. B8.5 Markings. B8.5.1 The contractor is responsible for compliance with 49 CFR Part 172, including emergency response information. B8.5.2 Each vehicle must have NO SMOKING signs with letters that are a minimum of 3 inches high and that are visible from both sides and rear of the vehicle. B8.5.3 Each vehicle must be conspicuously and legibly marked to indicate the nature of the fuel. The markings must be on each side and the rear in letters at least 3 inches high on a background of a sharply contrasting color such as Avgas by grade or jet fuel by type. Examples are: Jet-A white-on- black background or Avgas 100 white-on-green background. B8.6 Fuel Quality Checks and Equipment Inspections B8.6.1 The contractor must perform fuel quality checks and equipment inspections daily when fuel system is used. Listed below are the minimum checks required for daily and monthly inspections. Daily • General system condition (leaks, fire hazards, security, signs/placards) • Fuel tank sump sample (visual analysis) • Filter vessel sump sample (visual analysis) • Fuel nozzle sample (visual analysis) • Fuel nozzle dust cover (condition/availability) • Dispensing nozzle screen (condition/availability) • Fuel dispensing hose (condition & type) • Static electricity bonding wire & clip assembly (availability & condition) • Fire extinguisher (availability, type, condition) Monthly • Check pressure gauge reading or indicator to ensure it is in the operable range • Check fire extinguisher for currency (annual, 6- & 12- year inspection requirements) B8.6.2 The contractor must document quality checks and equipment inspections on a contractor-developed checklist/form. The inspection checklist/form must be made available upon request. B8.7 SEAT Support Vehicle (SSV) with operator- Optional SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 20 B8.7.1 The SSV must have a minimum water capacity of 1,600 gallons. The volume of the mix tank may be included in calculating the minimum water capacity. The vehicle must be capable of localized transport with this capacity of water. The SSV operator must be trained and capable to mix, load, and test fire chemicals. B8.7.2 The SSV must have hose couplers to accept water from Government equipment as follows: B8.7.2.1 One 1½-inch female National Hose Thread adapter to 2-inch and 3-inch male and female Kamlock couplers. B8.7.2.2 One 2½-inch female National Hose Thread adapters to 2-inch and 3-inch male and female Kamlock couplers. B8.7.3 The SSV batch mixing capability in a single vessel must be a minimum of 800 gallons. The Contractor must verify the correct retardant mix with a Contractor-supplied refractometer and record the results prior to loading the aircraft. The contractor personnel must verify that only fire retardants and or suppressants introduced into the aircraft are approved for Federal SEAT use. A list of approved fire chemicals for Federal SEATs can be found at the USFS wildland fire chemicals website under their Qualified Products List (QPL) https://www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire/wfcs/index.htm B8.7.4 The SSV batch mixing equipment must be capable of loading and mixing both dry powder and liquid concentrate retardant products. B8.7.5 Retardant products must be introduced into the aircraft through the loading system apparatus and not poured directly into the hopper. B8.7.6 Material from the SSV or other source must be loaded through a standard dry-break coupler or shutoff valve. B8.7.7 Loading system hoses and fittings must be capable of containing residual material without leaking. B8.7.8 The material loading system must be capable of pumping at the rate of at least 200 gallons per minute. B8.7.9 Loading hose must be 50 feet long minimum and 3- inch diameter. B8.7.10 An operable refractometer must be carried on the SSV and used to check the mixture ratio of each batch of mixed retardant. One source of refractometers (model IFT40 Industrial Fluid Tester) is Reichert Analytical Instruments, http://w.reichert.com/refractometers.cfm or 716-686-4500. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS B9 Pilot Requirements Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services B9.1 The Contractor must furnish a DOI authorized pilot for each aircraft for each day the aircraft are required to be available. B9.1.1 Additional pilots. During high periods of activity, the Government may have occasion to utilize the aircraft after the primary pilot has reached their duty/flight limitations. As a result, the Contractor may be requested to provide two additional pilots. The Government will request orders for additional pilots in advance as they determine appropriate. The additional pilots may be furnished at the option of the Contractor. B9.1.2 For purposes of this contract, pilots will be referred to as the following: Primary Pilot – (required) A pilot assigned to a specific aircraft on a specific contract. Normally, the primary pilot will staff an aircraft all of the time that flight and duty limitations will allow. The Contractor may choose to cover an aircraft with more than one primary pilot. Costs associated with providing a primary pilot must be included in the basic availability rate. Relief Pilot – (required) A pilot assigned to staff an aircraft when the primary pilot is not available. Costs associated with providing a relief pilot must be included in the basic availability rate. Additional Pilot – (when requested) A pilot provided in addition to the primary pilot. Additional pilots are utilized to allow 24 hour coverage of the aircraft. Costs associated with providing additional pilots are included in the additional pilot rate identified in Section A. B9.2 The pilots must be familiar with this contract and all applicable task orders issued under this contract. B9.2.1 The pilots must be able to provide contract and/or task order information to the COTR, OAS inspector, COR, project inspector (PI), or Government manager as requested. B10 Pilot Qualifications B10.1 General. Pilot flight hours will be verified from a certified pilot log. Further verification of flight hours may be required at the COR’s discretion. B10.2 Minimum PIC Qualifications The Contractor must provide a pilot-in-command who meets the following minimum qualifications and who possesses the required certificates and evidence of having satisfactorily passed the evaluations for the required tasks: SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 21 Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services B10.2.1 A FAA commercial pilot certificate or higher with airplane category, single engine land and sea classes and instrument airplane rating. B10.2.2 A minimum of a current second-class medical certificate issued in accordance with 14 CFR Part 67. B10.2.3 Meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part 61.56(a) and (c), or (d), and "recent flight experience pilot-in-command" of 14 CFR Part 61.57. B10.2.4 Meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part 137.53. B10.2.5 The Contractor must submit an experience resume or an OAS-64C for each pilot offered for approval. The resume must include the names and pilot addresses of past employers, substantiation of related type and typical terrain flying, and any and all accidents involving aircraft. The information must also be submitted on form OAS-64A or FS 5700-20, Airplane Pilot Qualifications and Approval. B10.2.6 For a pilot-in-command that has not been previously inspected and approved by the DOI OAS or USDA, Forest Service, the Contractor will be required to provide a signed statement that they have verified the pilot’s flight time qualifications and experience. The COTR will provide the Contractor a form to document this verification. This will be required prior to pilot inspection by DOI, OAS. B10.2.7 Pilot-in-command pilots must have logged minimum flying time as pilot-in-command (PIC) as follows: B10.2.7.1 PIC Qualification with low level dispensing (a) 1,500 hours…total in all aircraft. (b) 1,200 hours…in airplanes. (c) 100 hours…airplane single engine sea (ASES) (d) 25 hours in the same make and model to be flown. (e) 200 hours…of low-level flight (below 500 feet AGL) in airplanes. This must include at least 100 hours dispensing fire retardant, water on fires, or agricultural materials. (f) 200 hours… in mountainous terrain or 100 hours after successfully graduating from a recognized mountain flying school. See the exhibit for recognized schools. Mountainous terrain experience is defined as experience in operating airplanes in mountainous terrain as identified in 14 CFR 95 Subpart B, Designated Mountainous Area. Operating includes maneuvering near terrain, crossing ridgelines, and evaluating conditions such as wind, temperature, and density altitude. (g) 100 hours…in airplanes in the last 12 months. (h) 10 hours…in airplanes in the preceding 60 days. (i) 5 hours…in make and model in the last 12 months, including (1) five takeoffs and landings to a full stop on the water and (2) 5 water scooping evolutions dropping at least two salvo loads of fire suppressant material (water or retardant) accurately on a designated target. B 10.2.7.2 - PIC Qualification with low level tactical and formal scenario based training (a) 1,500 hours…total in all aircraft. (b) 1,200 hours…in airplanes. (c) 100 hours…airplane single engine sea. (ASES) (d) 100 hours…of documented Primary Pilot/Aircraft Commander Close Air Support ordinance dispensing (CAS) military experience, in a low-level, contour- flying or nap-of-the-earth (NOE) environment (sorties that did not descend below 500' AGL for CAS do not apply to this qualification), using a fixed-wing aircraft designed primarily for CAS mission profiles. (e) 40 hours… in the same make and model to be flown, including a minimum of 25 hours in scenario based training see Exhibit. (f) 200 hours…of low-level flight in airplanes as defined in B 10.3. (g) 200 hours…in mountainous terrain or 100 hours after successfully graduating from a recognized mountain flying school. See Exhibit 5 for recognized schools. Mountainous terrain experience is defined as experience in operating airplanes in mountainous terrain as identified in 14 CFR 95 Subpart B, Designated Mountainous Area. Operating includes maneuvering near terrain, crossing ridgelines, and evaluating conditions such as wind, temperature, and density altitude. (h) 100 hours…in airplanes in the last 12 months. (i) 10 hours…in airplanes in the preceding 60 days. (j) 5 hours…in make and model in the last 12 months, including (1) five takeoffs and landings to a full stop on the water and (2) 5 water scooping evolutions dropping at least two salvo loads of fire suppressant material (water or retardant) accurately on a designated target. B10.3 Low level flight is defined as preplanned mission orientated flight conducted below 500 ft AGL in support of Federal, State or Private resource missions such as: wildlife surveys, telemetry work, ACETA, wildland firefighting, pipeline patrol, 14 CFR 137 dispensing, nap-of-the-earth (NOE) flight operations below 500’ AGL, etc. Ineligible flight time includes random low level flight seeing or game spotting and any time spent landing and taking off and/or pattern work. B10.4. Aerial firefighting knowledge and training. B10.4.1 Prior to OAS approval (see C3 Inspection/Acceptance), all pilots must provide written proof to the OAS Pilot Inspector of successful completion of: • All pilots - Annual Company single engine amphibious water scooping aircraft training program as described in B2. 5 of this contract. This training is required to be completed in full for each company the pilot works for (maximum 2). SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 22 • All pilots - SEAT computer-based training courses (Interagency Aviation Training (IAT), http://www.iat.gov). • New and Level 2 pilots - the National Aerial Firefighter Academy (NAFA) training or the SEAT National Training Course within the previous three years. Starting in 2014 NAFA, replaces the SEAT National Training Course held in Boise, Idaho. • New single engine, amphibious, water scooping, airtanker pilots -Prior to initial carding, pilots must provide evidence of 50 scooping cycles (scooping and dropping water in typical terrain is one cycle). • Level 1 pilots - the National Aerial Firefighter Academy 2 (NAFA 2) training or NAFA 2 refresher training within the previous three years. Note: See Required Training Exhibit for additional information. Due to the cancellation of the January 2019 NAFA 2, level I pilots requiring NAFA 2 in 2019 are exempt from the NAFA 2 requirement until 2021. This exemption is not applicable to any other NAFA 2 requirement including 2019 NAFA 2 attendance and/or level II to level I upgrades. B10.5 Approved primary pilots may be designated as Level I or Level II. Pilot levels are described below and are based on the criteria shown: B10.5.1 Level II. Pilots are permitted to fly missions (1) without aerial supervision in the fire traffic area with the single engine amphibious water scooping aircraft plus one other aircraft or (2) with aerial supervision in the fire environment airspace concurrently with multiple aircraft. B10.5.1.1 Level II criteria: The pilot must: • Meet the experience requirements of B10.1 through B10.2. 7 • Exhibit a cooperative, professional, and positive attitude toward aviation safety and accomplishment of the mission, • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scooping water and performing fire suppressant material drops in actual terrain, • Consistently make accurate drops, and • Have successfully completed all applicable elements of B10.4 . B10.5.1.2 Level II pilots must make it known to the aerial supervisor prior to entering the fire traffic area of the fact that they are a level II pilot. When no aerial supervision is on scene Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services they must notify the incident commander. If no aerial supervisor or incident commander is present notify other aircraft on the fire and/or broadcast in the blind that they are a level II. B10.5.2 Level I (journeyman) permits pilots to fly missions in the fire traffic area with or without aerial supervision and to operate in a multiple tactical aircraft environment. B10.5.2.1 Level I criteria: These are the same as for Level II with the following additional requirements: B10.5.2.2 Prior to being eligible to attain Level I status, the pilot must have attended the NAFA II or the SEAT Academy, operated as a Level II pilot for 1 calendar year, and successfully flown a minimum of 25 fire missions under the supervision of a recognized air tactical group supervisor (ATGS) or lead pilot while operating in the incident airspace concurrently with three or more additional tactical aircraft within the last 36 months. These 25 missions must be documented in the pilot’s logbook or appropriate form, denoting date, fire, and qualified ATGS or lead pilot name. (The U.S. Department of the Interior or the U.S. Forest Service must recognize the ATGS or lead pilot as qualified.) Documentation and request for upgrade must be submitted to the COTR for approval. Note: Satisfactory fire missions are determined by the ATGS or Leadplane pilot providing the sign off. B10.5.2.3 Pilots can only acquire training and experience towards the Level I rating while performing under a Federal SEAT or single engine water scooper contract, approved cooperator agency SEAT or single engine water scooper program or as an initial attack qualified PIC on a Federal large airtanker contract. Other experience, such as SIC on a large airtanker or operating a helicopter on fires, may be considered. Contact the COTR with requests to evaluate other experience. B10.5.2.4 When a lapse in service of three years or more as a SEAT or single engine water scooper pilot occurs, that pilot will revert back to Level 2 status until all Level 1 criteria are satisfied except; that pilot need not operate as a Level 2 for at least 1 calendar year. B10.6 All pilots must pass an initial mission flight evaluation. Thereafter, Level II pilots must pass a recurrent mission flight evaluation every 12 months. Level I pilots must pass this recurrent mission flight evaluation every 36 months. B10.6.1 Flight evaluations will be conducted in accordance with the Interagency Airplane Pilot Practical Test Standard (IPTS) administered by an Office of Aviation Services pilot inspector or designee. The PTS is available online at: http://oas.doi.gov/library/handbooks/IAPracticalTestStandar ds.pdf. SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 23 B10.6.1.1 In addition to the evaluation actions listed in the IPTS, Fireboss flight evaluations will consist of a minimum of two observed scoops and an emergency dump during scooping operations. B10.6.2 Flight evaluations must be in the same make and model as the contract aircraft. B10.6.3 The Contractor must supply the aircraft for the flight evaluation at no expense to the Government. B10.7 Pilot Training Option The contractor may submit a written request to the Contracting Officer Representative requesting approval to conduct training. If the Government concurs, the Contractor must designate a highly experienced approved Level I SEAT pilot as a “Level I Pilot Trainer” for the purposes of training a new or current Level II pilot. The new or Level II pilot must be designated as a “Trainee” pilot. The designated “Level I Pilot Trainer” and “Trainee” pilot must be specifically approved as such by the COTR prior to conducting any training operation. B10.7.1 “Level 1 Pilot Trainer” must have the following minimum qualifications: B10.7.1.1 Qualified for 3 years as a DOI approved Level I pilot. B10.7.1.2 500 hours PIC in scooper operations. B10.7.1.3 Hold a current Certified Flight Instructor Certificate with an Airplane Single Engine rating. B10.7.2 “Trainee” pilot must meet all the minimum qualifications set forth in B10 for a Level II pilot. B10.7.2 Utilization of the second seat in an AT802 to supplement the training of a new or Level II pilot in SEAT operations: This option allows a trainee to be on board a SEAT for training purposes. The “Level I Pilot Trainer” must remain pilot-in-command (PIC) at all times. However, the flight time accumulated by the “Trainee” while sole manipulator of the controls may be logged as PIC. Fire missions performed as a second seat “Trainee” will not count toward the 25 missions required in B10.5.2.2. B10.7.3 Utilization of two aircraft operating in tandem to supplement the training of a Level II pilot in SEAT operations: B10.7.3.1 This option allows a Level II pilot to be paired with and supervised by a “Level I Pilot Trainer”. B10.7.3.1.1 When paired, a Level II pilot may operate in the fire environment airspace concurrently with multiple aircraft without aerial supervision. The “Level I Pilot Trainer” must Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services keep the “Trainee” in visual contact at all times when operating in the fire environment airspace concurrently with multiple aircraft without aerial supervision. B10.7.3.4 All other Level II privileges and limitations remain in effect. B11 Flight Crewmembers Duty and Flight Limitations Assigned duty of any kind must not exceed 14 hours in any 24-hour period. “Duty” includes flight time, ground duty of any kind, and standby. Local travel up to a maximum of 30 minutes each way between the worksite and place of lodging will not be considered duty time. Flight crewmembers will be subject to the following duty hour limitations: B11.1 A maximum of 14 consecutive duty hours during any assigned duty period. B11.1.1 All crewmembers must have two 24-hour periods of rest (off duty) within any 14 consecutive calendar days. In the conterminous United States, these two 24-hour rest periods must be 2 calendar days off duty. B11.1.2 The pilot(s) must be given a minimum of 10 consecutive hours of rest (off duty) prior to any assigned duty period. B11.1.3 Regardless of the above limits, pilots are expected to notify the government if they become fatigued prior to reaching the duty day limit. B11.2 Flight Limitations. B11.2.1 Each crewmember must report all flight time, regardless of how or where performed, except personal pleasure flying. Crewmembers and relief crewmembers reporting for duty may be required to furnish a record of all duty and/or flight time during the previous 14 days. This record will be used to administer flight and duty time limitations. B11.2.2 Flight time to and from a duty station as a flight crewmember (commuting) must be reported and counted toward limitations if it is flown on a duty day. Flight time includes but is not limited to military flight time, charter, flight instruction, 14 CFR Part 61.56 flight review, flight examinations by FAA designees, any flight time for which a flight crewmember is compensated, or any other flight time of a commercial nature whether compensated or not. B11.2.3 Flight crewmembers are limited to the following flight hour limitations, which must fall within their duty hour limitations: B11.2.3.1 A maximum of 8 hours flight time during any assigned duty period. SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 24 B11.2.3.2 A maximum of 42 hours flight time during any consecutive 6-day period. When a pilot acquires 36 or more flight hours in a consecutive 6-day period, the pilot will be given the following 1 calendar day off duty for rest, after which a new 6-day cycle will begin. B11.2.4 Pilot flight time computations will in accordance with 14 CFR Part 1.1. (See C29) B11.3 Exceptions. Federal agencies may issue a notice reducing one or more of the following: the assigned duty period, maximum flight hours, length of personnel duty days. The notice issued may also increase number of days off and may be issued either for a specific geographic area or on an agency-wide basis. B12 Personnel Duty Limitations B12.1 The Contractor must monitor and remove from duty any personnel for fatigue or other causes before they reach their daily duty or flight limitations. B12.2 Federal agencies may issue a notice reducing the length of personnel duty days and/or increasing days off either on a geographic or agency-wide basis. B13 Mechanic Requirement B13.1 A mechanic must maintain the aircraft in accordance with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or approved STC holder’s current maintenance instructions including airframe, engine, appliances, emergency equipment, and all instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA’s). The mechanic does not need to remain at the designated/alternate base but must be available when aircraft maintenance is required. B13.2 The mechanic may serve as the fuel servicing vehicle driver. However, they must also meet all requirements of B16 and B17. B14 Mechanic Qualifications The Contractor may enter into an agreement with a qualified mechanic or maintenance facility. The mechanic provided to support this contract must possess the required certificates and minimum qualifications shown below: B14.1 The mechanic must have a valid FAA mechanic certificate with airframe and powerplant (A&P) ratings and shall have held the certificate, or foreign equivalent, with both ratings for a period of 24 months. B14.2 The mechanic must have been actively engaged in aircraft maintenance as a certificated mechanic for at least 18 months out of the last 24 months. Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services B14.3 The mechanic must have 12 months experience as an A&P mechanic, or foreign equivalent, in maintaining the same category (i.e. airplane/rotorcraft) of aircraft as the contract aircraft (3 of those 12 months must have been in the preceding 24 months). B14.4 The mechanic must have 3 months experience maintaining an aircraft of the same make and model as the contract aircraft. B14.5 The mechanic must have 12 months maintenance experience on the same make and model as the contract aircraft or satisfactory completion of a manufacturer, or equivalent, maintenance course for the same make and model as the contract aircraft. B15 Mechanic Duty Limitations Contractor supplied mechanics deployed to the aircraft’s operating location (on-site) for field maintenance must not exceed the following duty limitations: B15.1 Within any 24-hour period, mechanics must have a minimum of 8 consecutive hours off duty immediately prior to the beginning of any duty day. Local travel up to a maximum of 30 minutes each way between the worksite and place of lodging will not be considered duty time. B15.2 Mechanics must have 2 full days off duty during any 14-day period during the performance of this contract. Off duty days need not be consecutive. B15.3 “Duty time” includes availability and work or alert status at any job site for which a mechanic is compensated, or any other time of a commercial nature whether compensated or not. B15.4 The Government may further restrict duty hours and may remove the mechanic for fatigue or other causes before reaching their daily duty limitations. B15.5 The mechanic is responsible for keeping the Government apprised of his or her duty limitation status. B15.6 Relief or substitute mechanics reporting for duty may be required to furnish a record of all duty time during the previous 14 days. B16 (Lower 48 States Operations Only) Fuel Service Vehicle (FSV) / SEAT Support Vehicle (SSV) Driver Requirement and Qualifications B16.1 For each day an FSV and/or SSV is required to be available, the Contractor must furnish, for each vehicle, a driver who meets all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for vehicle drivers. SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 25 B16.2 Driver may be required to load retardant using either government or contractor provided equipment. B16.3 Driver may be requested to demonstrate knowledge of correct fueling, safety, suppressant loading/mixing procedures for equipment installed on the fuel service/support/service vehicle. B16.4 The driver may also be required to demonstrate the correct use of the Contractor provided refractometer to measure retardant mixtures B17 Fuel Service Vehicle (FSV) / SEAT Support Vehicle (SSV) Driver Duty Limitations B17.1 The Contractor must ensure that FSV/SSV drivers comply with DOT Safety Regulations, 49 CFR Parts 390-399, including duty limitations. B17.2 The driver must have a minimum of 2 full calendar days of rest (off duty) during any 14-day period. Off duty days need not be consecutive. B17.3 The driver must be responsible for keeping the Government apprised of his/her duty limitation status. B17.4 Relief or substitute drivers reporting for duty may be required to furnish a record of all duty time during the previous 14 days. B18 Relief Crew Requirement B18.1 The Contractor must provide a qualified relief crew that is available to perform duties during the regular crewmember’s scheduled days off. B18.2 The Contractor must provide a planned schedule of relief duty days to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Relief crewmembers must arrive at the designated base before the scheduled duty period begins to ensure compliance with rest periods set forth herein. OPERATIONS B19 Pilot Authority and Responsibility The Contractor must ensure that the pilot-in-command is responsible for (1) operating the aircraft within its operating limits, (2) the safety of the aircraft, (3) its occupants, and (4) the cargo. The contract pilot-in-command: B19.1 Must have the authority to represent the Contractor in all matters except changes in price and time unless the CO is notified otherwise, in writing, prior to performance. The pilot must be familiar with the contract and all applicable task orders assigned to this contract and must be able to provide Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services contract and/or task order information to the project inspector (PI) or manager as requested. B19.2 Must comply with Government directions except, when in the pilot's judgment, such compliance would violate Federal or State regulations or contract terms and conditions. The pilot has final authority to determine whether the flight can be accomplished safely and must refuse any flight, take- off, landing or drop that is considered hazardous or unsafe. B19.3 Must not permit any passenger to ride in the aircraft or any cargo to be loaded therein unless authorized by the COR or their authorized representative. B19.4 Is responsible to determine that all maintenance discrepancies have been cleared prior to flight in accordance with the operator’s company manual and this contract. B19.5 Notwithstanding the provisions of 14 CFR 137.45, the PIC must fly traffic patterns and altitudes in accordance with 14 CFR 91. Minimum altitude between airport operations area and fire operations area shall be 500 feet AGL. B19.6 Is responsible for determining the aircraft’s operating weight and center of gravity and must ensure that the aircraft's type certificate limitations or authorized increased weight are not exceeded. When necessary, due to density altitude or ambient conditions, the pilot must download the aircraft by an amount that will preserve a safe margin of performance. The following items must be included in the aircraft's operating weight for performance calculations (also see B6.6.3): B19.6.1 Empty weight of the aircraft (in the required configuration). B19.6.2 Flight crew with required personal protective equipment. B19.6.3 Necessary flight kit materials. B19.6.4 Fuel sufficient for the flight plus a 30-minute reserve computed at the average fuel-burn rate. B19.6.5 Fire suppressant material weight, calculated at 8.3 pounds per gallon for water, 8.5 pounds per gallon for foam, and 9.2 pounds per gallon for retardant. B19.6.6 All equipment required by sections B5, B6, and B7 of this contract. B19.6.7 Other Contractor parts and supplies carried on board the aircraft. B19.7 Must do performance calculations which include: Takeoff and landing distances required vs. runway available. Under no circumstances will a takeoff be attempted if existing environmental and runway conditions at takeoff SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 26 cannot be accurately addressed in the aircraft flight manual (AFM) or pilot’s operating handbook (POH). B19.7.8 A record of the load calculation for each flight is required. The record must be retained for at least 30 days and must be made available to the government upon request. This record must account for all items listed in B19.7.1 through B19.7.7 and document pressure altitude and temperature conditions used for the calculation. B19.8 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. B19.8.1 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. B19.8.2 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 2 hours (not necessarily consecutive) must also apply against the pilot's flight limitations. After 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. B19.8.3 Only a certificated mechanic (holding an airframe and powerplant rating) may perform scheduled maintenance and inspections. The primary or relief pilot on duty as a pilot must not perform scheduled maintenance and inspections. B19.9 The pilot and/or FSV/SSV may be required to correctly mix, test, and load Government-provided retardants and suppressants at remote sites. The contractor personnel must verify that only fire retardants and or suppressants introduced into the aircraft are approved for Federal SEAT use. A list of approved fire chemicals for Federal SEATs can be found at the USFS wildland fire chemicals website under their Qualified Products List (QPL) https://www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire/wfcs/index.htm B20 Flight Operations Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services Regardless of any status as a public aircraft operation, the Contractor must operate in accordance with applicable FAA regulations (including those portions applicable to civil aircraft) and each certification required under section B2 unless otherwise authorized by the CO. The Contractor must ensure that all personnel operate in compliance with the following requirements: B20.1 All pilots will be briefed on the mission by an agency representative from the base of operations before dispensing operations begin. B20.1.1 All pilots must understand and operate within the following interagency standards: B20.1.1.1 Standards for Airtanker Base Operations: https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/508 B20.1.1.2 Standards for Aerial Supervision: https://www.nwcg.gov/sites/default/files/publications/pms50 5.pdf B20.2 Scooper aircraft are required to operate from areas other than improved airports, such as lakes and rivers. Note: After retardant operations aircraft must be appropriately cleaned prior to beginning scooper operations. Aircraft may be required to have the tank and gating system cleansed after operations in water that have known invasive species. B20.2.1 All pilots must be proficient when they arrive at the reporting location. Relief pilots may arrive one day before their duty day to become proficient at the Contractor’s expense. B20.3 It is critical that fire suppressant materials be placed as accurately as possible on the target areas of the fire. Conditions such as winds, fuels, drop material density, and gate opening shall be considered. B20.4 Notwithstanding the provisions of 14 CFR 137.45, the PIC must fly traffic patterns in-accordance-with 14 CFR 91. B20.5 Adherence to the minimum safe altitudes specified in 14 CFR 91.119 is required except when engaged in actual dispensing or scooping operations where the requirements of 14 CFR 137.49 will apply. Minimum altitude between the airport operations area and fire operations area is 500 feet AGL. B20.6 Drop height adjustments that are made must always be higher than the minimum descent altitude (MDA) of 60 feet above the ground cover/canopy. Except for takeoff, landing and scooping the pilot must maintain at least 60 feet of obstacle clearance at all times. SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 27 B20.7 The aircraft's strobe lights must be illuminated during all flight operations. The aircraft's conspicuity lighting must be illuminated while within 12 miles of the fire. and during all water scooping regardless of distance from fire. B20.8 The pilot must not land the aircraft loaded unless an emergency precludes jettisoning the load. B20.9 The pilot must remain at the aircraft’s flight controls when the engine is operating. B20.10 Flight plans. Pilots must file and operate on an FAA, ICAO, or agency flight plan. Contractor flight plans are not acceptable. Flight plans must be filed prior to takeoff when possible. Pilots must plan flights so as to land with VFR fuel minimums. Pilots must provide agency personnel the amount of fuel on board at the time of departure for each ordered flight. B20.11 Flight following. Pilots are responsible for flight following with the FAA, ICAO, and/or in accordance with the agency’s approved flight following procedures. Check-in intervals must not exceed one-hour intervals under normal circumstances. AFF is an acceptable method of flight following. B20.12 Day only use. Single-engine aircraft must be limited to flight during daylight hours and under VFR conditions only. Daylight hours are defined as from 30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset or, in Alaska, during extended twilight hours when terrain features can be readily distinguished from a distance of at least one mile. B20.13 Aircraft may be loaded by trained Government or contract personnel at temporary or permanent airtanker bases. B20.14 Aircraft may be released to the Contractor for relief pilot proficiency flights at no cost to the Government if approved in advance by the Government representative. The Contractor will not be charged unavailability for these flights. (These flights are not MCTFs.) B21 Security of Aircraft and Equipment B21.1 The Contractor is always responsible for the security of their contract aircraft, vehicles, and associated equipment. B21.2 Any aircraft used under this contract must be physically secured and disabled via a dual-lock method whenever the aircraft is unattended. Any combination of two different anti-theft devices designed to lock aircraft flight control surfaces when not in use, or designed to secure an aircraft to the ground, is acceptable, provided they are appropriate for the aircraft. Operational environments and personnel safety must be considered when selecting the locking devices and methods to be used. Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services B21.2.1 Removal and/or disabling of locking devices and methods must be incorporated into preflight checklists to prevent accidental damage to the aircraft. The devices must be installed in a manner that precludes their inadvertent interference with in-flight operations. B21.2.2 Using other means of securing or disabling an aircraft is acceptable, provided it achieves a level of security equal to or greater than the following example locking devices and methods: • Keyed ignition switch • Keyed starter switch • Keyed master power switch • Hidden battery cutoff switches • Hidden start relay switches • Throttle/power lever lock • Mixture/fuel lever lock • Locking fuel cutoff • Locking tie-down cable • Locking control surface “gust-lock” • Propeller lock • Propeller chain lock • Propeller cable lock • Locking wheel lock or chock • Locking “club”-type devices for control yoke The following locking devices and security methods do not satisfy the physical security requirements: • Locking aircraft doors • Fenced or gated parking area B22 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Flight Operations B22.1 The Contractor must provide and require personnel to wear PPE in accordance with The Interagency Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Guide/Handbook, Chapter 2 Personal Protective Equipment. B22.2 The DOI/USFS ALSE Guide/Handbook, the Aviation Helmet Standard and the certificates of compliance are available on the OAS website at: https://www.doi.gov/aviation/safety/helmet B23 Mission Currency and Proficiency B23.1 Mission currency. A pilot is considered mission current when they have flown a fire mission or Mission Currency Training Flight (MCTF) in the previous 14 days. A pilot is not required to be mission current at the start of a contract. SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 28 B23.1.1 MCTFs will be conducted solely at the Government’s discretion. Government ordered mission currency flights will be paid at the rates set forth in Section A. When circumstances preclude the Government from conducting an MCTF, the pilot and aircraft will remain available under the contract to be dispatched. All MCTFs must be approved, prior to the event, by the COR. B23.1.2 MCTFs are conducted as a scenario-based training exercise and should include dispatch procedures, loading operations, ramp management, flight operations, flight following, and air-to-air and air-to-ground communications. MCTFs may be conducted every 14 days for pilots if no fire missions have been flown in that time period. (Transition flights or point-to-point flights do not qualify as “mission” flights.) B23.2 Pilot Proficiency. A pilot is considered proficient when they have completed the required annual company training within the last 12 months, are current in the aircraft in accordance with 14 CFR 61, meet all applicable requirements of 14 CFR 137, and meet all the pilot requirements of this contract. Pilots must be proficient when they start the contract. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide proficient pilots. Proficiency flights may be conducted while the pilot and aircraft are under contract, with approval from the local Government managers. Availability will not be affected during proficiency flights; however, flight time will not be paid by the Government. B24 PPE for Ground Operations B24.1 Ground personnel will comply with local tanker base PPE requirements. B24.2 Shoes may not be open-toed and should have a non- slip sole. No flip-flops or sandals. Tennis shoes or hiking type boots are recommended. B24.3 Appropriate hearing and eye protection must be worn when working around aircraft with engine or propeller running. It is recommended that eye and ear protection be worn when in proximity of running pumps or other loud noise-making equipment. B24.4 Personnel working on the ramp will wear high visibility clothing or vests differing in color from that of the Parking Tender (green) or Ramp Manager (orange). Personnel should check to ensure that clothing and items within pockets of their clothing do not present a source of FOD. B24.5 PPE for skin protection against sunburn, prop blast, and blowing rocks/sand should be worn. This is usually long sleeve, lightweight shirt or jumpsuit. B24.6 During all fueling operations, fuel-servicing personnel must wear a long-sleeved shirt, long trousers, boots, and Contract No. On-Call Amphibious Scooping SEAT Flight Services gloves. The shirt and trousers must be made of 100% cotton or other natural fiber, or labeled as non-static B25 Fuel and Servicing Requirements (SEAT/Fireboss) B25.1 General. B25.1.1 For operations in Alaska, Government fuel is provided. However, the Contractor must be capable of purchasing fuel and understand that the Government will reimburse the Contractor for the fuel purchased as provided under Additional Pay Items in Section C. B25.1.2 All fuel must be commercial (or military) grade aviation fuel approved for use by the airframe and engine manufacturer. Only fuels meeting American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM) or military specifications are authorized for use. ASTM D-16