Immigration & Naturalization Service, Procurement Division, 425 I Street, N.W., Room 2208, Washington, DC 20536

15 -- BORDER PATROL HELICOPTERS POC John A.Russo Jr., Chief, General Contracts INS, 202-305-4600. The Immigration and Naturalization Service, Deparment of Justice (Border Patrol) plans to competitively award a three year contract (base year plus two option years) for light observation helicopters equipped with a gas turbine engine designed specifically for the aircraft. The fixed price type contract will include requirements for up to 15 helicopters per year deliverable within 12 months of receipt of order/award, plus overhaul, overhaul exchange or new procurement of main components, pilot transition training and mechanics'factory maintenance training, warranties, operating and maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs and provisions for updates of the same, weight and balance data, special tools on as is needed basis, and technical field support. The helicopter must: (1) be new and of current design and production, with spare parts readily available; (2) contain all current and applicable improvements with airworthiness directives, service bulletins and service letters completed and incorporated as of the date of delivery; (3) be FAA certified as a normal category helicopter, all accessories installed to meet mission specifications to be FAA approved by a Supplemental Type Certification (STC) or under a ''337'' Field Approval; (4) meet the following minimum performance criteria: (a) Normal patrol at 40-60 knots true airspeed/capable of accelerating to 130 knots true airspeed; (b) hover out of ground effect on a standard day at maximum gross weight at a minimum of 6000 feet density altitude; (c) have a reserve internal load capacity of a minimum additional 400 pounds with full fuel, oil, and accessories without exceeding the certified gross weight of the aircraft; (d) have an endurance at normal patrol speed and normal operational weight not less than 2.0 hours and the ability to be equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank which will increase minimum ocerall endurance to 4.0 hours at normal patrol speeds or 3.5 hours minumum at pursuit speeds without exceeding standard passenger, pilot and cargo enter of gravity limits both laterally and fore and aft; and level fly over noise levels should not exceed 84 decibels, measured from 500 feet above the ground. Aircraft design should permit min to max indiscriminate cabin loading without having to move components or using any movable ballast to keep within certified flight limitations. Consideration must be given to mission equipment and crew profiles, i.e., 2 pilots with max fuel, 1 pilot with max fuel, 2 pilots with max fuel, FLIR and FLIR Operator, and 1 pilot with 3 passengers. The gas turbine engine shall permit instant starting without the use of external power and, shall be capable of using JP-4. JP-5, ASTM-1655, Type A, A1, and B fuels. A fuel filter kit to eliminate the need for fuel additives when the ambient temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, an engine wash kit, an automatic turbine re-ignition system and an engine particle separator with mist eliminator (if required) shall be installed. Normal seating for the crew compartment shall consist of 2 pilot/co-pilot seats with no configuration in the front for a third seating. The area betweenthe pilot and the co-pilot shall be utilized for accessoriesand avionics equipment. Dual controls will be provided. the rear passenger compartment shall have a minimum of 2 seats. All seating positions shall be provided with seat belts, with metal buckle design and shoulder harnesses. A heat/defogger system and fresh air ventillation shall be installed. An exterior keyed lock shall be provided for all doors. Interested sources should reply to this announcement by mail by COB 5 June 1996 to: Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of Justice, 425 I Street NW, Room 2208, Washington, D.C. 20536, Attn: John A. Russo Jr. Replies may also be directed to Mr. Russo by facsimile at (202) 514-3353. replies must be made by mail or facsimile only. No telephone replies will be accepted. See numbered Note 22. (0142)

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