12024B20R9101 Synopsis2.pdf

*Synopsis*

Notice Type: Presolicitation Notice

12024B20R9101

Response Date: None

Set Aside: Total Small Business

Classification Code: V- Transportation

NAICS Code: 481 – Air Transportation/481212 Non-Scheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

Call When Needed – Type III Helicopter Services for Region 1/3/5

The intent of this solicitation and any resultant agreement(s) is to obtain services of Type III helicopters fully operated by qualified personnel and equipped to meet specifications for use in administration and protection of Public Lands, primarily for use in the management of National Forests in the Northern Rockies Region, Region 1, on a Call When Needed basis. This solicitation is for vendors located within Region 1 or Region 3 or Region 5, or within 50 miles for Region 1 and 3, and 100 Miles for Region 5 of the regional borders. There are no designated bases. Helicopters may be dispatched to other areas throughout the United States. The aircraft will be called up when there is a need for their services. The Government shall retain operational control of the aircraft while performing under this agreement. The Type III helicopters furnished will be used for aerial firefighting support delivering water, cargo and transporting passengers as needed. Project work may include occasional miscellaneous resource projects directly related with fire rehabilitation work and other resource work such as log placement in streams, fertilizer spreading, etc. Law enforcement and administrative flights may occasionally be requested. This solicitation will be advertised as a total small business set aside. The contract period of performance will be for one base year with three renewable periods. The solicitation will be issued on or about 6 May 2020.

POC David Hershey david.hershey@usda.gov 208-387-5627 mailto:jtmcginley@fs.fed.us