DOI Fixed Wing Flight Services - AK/HI 2017-2018

The Department of the Interior (DOI) Fixed Wing Flight Services Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Alaska and Hawaii provides critical air transportation services to support various DOI agency operational needs. Specifically designed to facilitate point-to-point and special use flight activities, this contract enables DOI agencies to procure flexible fixed-wing aviation services as required. The contract was initially awarded on December 1, 2016, with a total shared ceiling of $20,000,000 and was set to expire on March 31, 2019, supporting federal operational requirements across Alaska and Hawaii.

Task orders under this vehicle consistently focus on fixed-wing flight services supporting DOI agencies' operational requirements, with most task orders ranging from a few thousand to approximately $100,000 in value. The delivery orders frequently support activities for agencies such as the National Park Service, covering operations in areas like Denali National Park, and include missions such as wildlife monitoring, field research, and special use activities. While most task orders are not set aside, the original solicitation was designated as a Total Small Business opportunity, suggesting a preference for small business participation. The task orders typically have short durations, often completing within the same fiscal year, and appear to be predominantly awarded to regional Alaskan air service providers. Some task orders were specifically marked with a Coronavirus COVID-19 national interest action code, indicating potential pandemic-related operational adaptations.