A14_MR_RFI--Fireboss_1.pdf

Request for Information (RFI) for the Procurement of Exclusive Use FireBoss Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) Aviation Services

THIS IS A RFI ONLY. This RFI is 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 RFI 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 RFI 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 RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP or RFQ. 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 RFI. 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.

RFI PURPOSE: There are two purposes of this RFI. 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 Fire Boss SEAT 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 will support water application for fire suppression by single-engine, amphibious, water scooping, air tanker aircraft approved for use as water scooping water tankers.

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 RFI.

4) Business Size (NAICS 115310 – Forest Fire Suppresion)

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

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.

http://www.fedbizopps.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 Monday, 06 November 2023.

FireBoss Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) DRAFT SOW

Aircraft Required: Exclusive use, single engine amphibious water scooping aircraft for wildland fire support equipped as specified in Section B.

Fuel Servicing Support Vehicle: One vehicle equipped as specified in Section B.

Bureau: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).

Crew Complement Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and fuel service support vehicle driver/operator.

Relief PIC and relief fuel service support vehicle driver/operator.

Designated Base: Deer Park, WA.

Exclusive Use Period: July 1st through August 29th each fire season.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements:

• Must have a Standard and/or Restricted Airworthiness Certificate.

• Aircraft certified under 14 CFR 23 or 25.

• Certified for VFR day flight.

• An aircraft make and model for which engineering and logistical support, for continued airworthiness is provided from the current type certificate holder or supplemental type certificate holder.

• Gate system must be IAB approved.

• Tank capacity of 799 U.S. gallons.

• Payload 650 U.S. gallons of water with 2 hours and 30 minutes (2.5 hours) of fuel at

3,000 feet pressure altitude and 25º Celsius.

• Cruise airspeed of at least 140 knots true airspeed at 7,000 feet pressure altitude and 30º

Celsius, empty tank.

• Capable of operating from a 5,000-foot gravel runway, 3,000 feet pressure altitude, and

25º Celsius at certified gross takeoff weight.

Note: Air Tractor 802 aircraft equipped with water scooping amphibious floats (Fire Boss) are known to meet the above requirements.

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain flight services in support of water application for fire suppression missions by a single-engine, amphibious, water scooping, air tanker aircraft approved for use as water scooping air tankers in the Lower 48 states.

Airplanes must be approved for use as single engine air tankers (SEATs) in support of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), United States Forest Service (USFS), and other federal and state agencies as needed. Contractor services must include airplanes, personnel, and other associated equipment specified in this contract. Water will be scooped from water sources such as lakes or rivers and/or loaded at ground locations. Chemical fire retardant/suppressant may be loaded into the Contractor’s aircraft.

B1.2 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 integral elements of this relationship.

B1.3 The Government has interagency and cooperative agreements with other Federal agencies, State agencies, and private landholders. The Government may dispatch aircraft under this contract for such cooperative use.

B1.4 Aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.