DOI Alaska On Call Helicopter Flight Services 2017-2021

The DOI Alaska On Call Helicopter Flight Services 2017-2021 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a multiple-award vehicle designed to provide helicopter flight services for various Department of the Interior (DOI) agencies operating in Alaska and Hawaii. The contract enables agencies to procure helicopter transportation and aerial support services using small, medium turbine, or reciprocating aircraft. These services are intended to support a wide range of operational needs, including scientific research, land management, infrastructure monitoring, emergency response, and conservation efforts across remote Alaskan and Hawaiian territories.

Task orders under this contract typically range from a few thousand to several hundred thousand dollars, with completion dates generally within the same fiscal year. Key agencies utilizing this vehicle include the U.S. Geological Survey, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and Fish and Wildlife Service. Most task orders are not set aside for small businesses, indicating open competition among qualified helicopter service providers. Frequent prime contractors include Pollux Aviation, LTD. and Maritime Helicopters, Inc., both of which are Alaska-based aviation companies with extensive experience in supporting government operations. The task orders cover diverse mission requirements such as aerial surveys, wildlife monitoring, camera retrieval, infrastructure maintenance, and situational support like fire detection. The contract's place of performance is primarily in Alaska, with occasional operations in Hawaii, reflecting the unique geographical challenges of these regions.