A14_MR_Sources_Sought_1.pdf

Sources Sought (SS) for the Procurement of Exclusive Use Type III Helicopter Aviation Services

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY. This is a Sources Sought issued solely for information and planning purposes, and it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP), or a promise to issue an RFQ / RFP. This Sources Sought does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this contemplated effort. Furthermore, those who respond to this Sources Sought should not anticipate any feedback with regards to this submission; other than acknowledgement of receipt, if a request for an acknowledgement is requested by the submitter. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay any costs incurred as a result of a response to this Sources Sought. All costs associated with responding to this Sources

Sought will be solely at the responding party’s expense. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or RFP. If a solicitation is released, it will be via the

Government Wide Point of Entry (GPE) at (http://www.sam.gov). It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor the website for any information that may pertain to this Sources Sought. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned. The information provided may be utilized by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) in developing its acquisition strategy.

SOURCES SOUGHT PURPOSE: There are two purposes of this Sources Sought. The first is to determine the number and types of Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and small businesses, including

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), Small Disadvantaged (SDB), Section 8(a), Woman-Owned (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned (EDWOSB), Historically

Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Veteran Owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned

(SDVOSB) capable of meeting the Government’s requirements for the subject procurement. The second is to determine the number and types of other than small businesses who may be capable of meeting the

Government’s requirements for the subject procurement.

REQUIREMENTS: The DOI, Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), in support of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), seeks information from companies potentially interested in providing fully contractor operated and maintained Type III Helicopter services in support of wildland firefighting and other resource missions. Contractor services include provisions of the aircraft, personnel, fuel, aircraft maintenance support, and all other associated equipment as will be prescribed in the technical specifications of the solicitation.

For this requirement, missions may include, but are not limited to, fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, cargo letdown, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, law enforcement limited to non-threatening surveillance and reconnaissance, and other administrative and related resource activities. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

REQUESTED INFORMATION:

If your organization has the potential to provide the required aircraft services, please provide the following information:

1) Company name, mailing address, DUNS number, and point of contact information

2) Email and web site address (if applicable)

3) Information necessary to demonstrate that the aircraft meets the specifications in this Sources Sought.

4) Business Size (NAICS 481211 – Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation)

5) Business Size and Type (e.g. SB, ISBEE, SDVOSB, etc.)

http://www.fedbizopps.gov/

Any questions or feedback are greatly appreciated and encouraged. Questions or feedback concerning this request will only be accepted via email addressed to the Contracting Officer, Shay Roadruck, at

Shay_Roadruck@ibc.doi.gov.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Submissions should be emailed directly to Shay_Roadruck@ibc.doi.gov by 1400 MT, on Wednesday, 06

August 2025.

Type III Helicopter DRAFT SOW

Designated Base: Window Rock, AZ

Exclusive Use Period: 110 Days (May 01-August 18) each fire season

Aircraft Requirements: One light helicopter (as specified in Section B).

Crew Compliment Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC) with relief pilot, fuel service vehicle driver(s) with relief driver.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Requirement: One vehicle equipped as specified in Section B8.

Minimum Helicopter Requirements:

Seating: Five (5) insured passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single pilot operated.

Payload: Non-jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 1,000 pounds at 25 degrees C at 7,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 25-pound survival kit and fuel for

1.5 hours.

Powerplant: Turbine engine

Airspeed: 130 knots VNE at 25° C at 7,000 feet

Certification: 14 CFR 27

Landing Gear: Skid Type

Target Helicopter Requirements:

Performance Enhancements: BLR FastFin© or equivalent system

Dual Hydraulics

Crash Resistant Fuel System

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained exclusive use helicopter flight services to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government natural resource mailto:Shay_Roadruck@ibc.doi.gov mailto:Shay_Roadruck@ibc.doi.gov missions. Contractor services include provision of a helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle, fuel, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation. Missions will include, but are not limited to, fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, law enforcement limited to non-threatening surveillance and reconnaissance, and other administrative and related resource activities. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

B1.2 During the exclusive use period and any subsequent extension, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

B1.3 The Government and Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to successfully complete this contract. The Contractor’s employees’ cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude toward aviation safety and accomplishment of the mission are an integral element of this relationship.

B1.4 The Government has interagency and cooperative agreements with other Federal and State agencies and private landholders and may dispatch aircraft under this contract for such cooperative use.

B1.5 This aircraft may be dispatched to Alaska. Because deployment to Alaska usually requires transit through Canada, all required contractor personnel must possess current passports. For the Alaska-specific equipment and/or operational requirements, refer to the Alaska Supplement Exhibit (see Section C).