19Q9108-_Synopsis.doc

*Synopsis*

Notice Type: Presolicitation Notice

12024B19Q9108 Response Date: None

Set Aside: Total Small Business

Classification Code: V- Transportation

NAICS Code: 488 – Support Activities for Transportation/488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation

Region 1 Pilot/Co-Pilot Services (Personal Service)

The intent of this solicitation and any resultant BPA is to obtain Pilot-in-Command and Second-In-Command services to fly Government owned airplanes as a Smokejumper PIC/SIC in the SD3-30 (C23A Sherpa), SD3-60 and PIC in a Cessna 206, and King Air 90/200. Airplanes may be used for smokejumper, para-cargo delivery, or administrative support missions. Aircraft to be piloted are the SD3-30 (C-23A Sherpa), SD3-60, Cessna 206 and may include King Air 90/200. The agreement pilot(s) will be required to comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR) and applicable aviation policies of the U. S. Forest Service. The agreement pilot(s) may be required to fly over adverse mountainous terrain, in instrument conditions, and conduct night operations. Some flights will involve landings and/or low approaches to uncontrolled airstrips in remote locations during the hours of daylight and darkness.

The designated base is the Aerial Fire Depot at Missoula, MT, Region 1. However, services may be required at another base, or at times other than the required availability period. The agreement period of performance will be date of award for three years ending in 2021.

POC David Hershey 208-387-5627 davidphershey@fs.fed.us