B01_SPCA_140D0422R0008_Presolicitation_Notice_2.pdf

The Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), in support of the National Park Service, has a requirement for two fully Contractor operated and maintained exclusive use helicopters to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government fire suppression and human external load short haul rescue missions. Missions will include, but are not limited to fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire, and aerial ignition in support of fire management incidents, short-haul rescue, Law Enforcement activities for non-life-threatening surveillance, reconnaissance, search-and-rescue (SAR), and other administrative or resource activities as directed by the Government.

This is a 365 day a year contract with 350 flight hours guaranteed the base year of the contract for Item 001 (Type III, small helicopter) and 100 flight hours guaranteed the base year of the contract for Item 002 (Type III, small helicopter) as described below. This contract does not provide for any daily availability (AV). Aircrafts must be based close to the Grand Canyon National Park, South Rim Helibase on a yearly basis.

A1. ITEM 0001

DESCRIPTION:

Aircraft Requirement: One helicopter equipped as specified in Section B.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle One vehicle equipped as specified in Section B and One fuel servicing trailer positioned at north rim during summer months. (Section B8.5 for Item 0001) Both the vehicle and fuel trailer fuel tanks must have a capacity of a minimum of 8 hours of useable fuel for the make and model helicopter.

Crew Requirements: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver, Mechanic, Relief PIC, Relief Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver, Relief Mechanic. A co-pilot (SIC) may be ordered on a case by case basis at a Daily Rate identified in Section A.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements

Seating: Utility seating configuration for seven (7) insured passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single-pilot operated.

Powerplant: Twin-turbine engine.

Airspeed: Minimum of 120 knots VNE at 6,500 feet pressure altitude and 25°C at maximum gross weight.

Landing Gear: Skid type.

Certification Basis: 14CFR27 or 14CFR29 as applicable.

Payload: Nonjettisonable (HOGE) of 900 pounds at 25 degrees C at 6,500 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, 25-pound survival kit, and fuel for 1.4 hours.

Aft Cabin Doors Equipped with right and left side sliding doors

Aircraft Dimensions: Maximum aircraft dimensions are limited due to hangar size.

Hangar dimensions are 45’ X 38’ Hangar door opening is 40’ wide 14’6” high

Noise Level: ICAO Annex 16 maximum noise level of 92.0 dbA or EPNdB as tested during level flyover. This value must be published in the flight manual.

Target Payload Requirements

Enhancements Crash resistant fuel cell.

Payload: Nonjettisonable (HOGE) of 1800 pounds at 25 degrees C at 6,500 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, 25-pound survival kit, and fuel for 1.4 hours.

Jettisonable (HOGE-J) of 2000 pounds at 25 degrees C at 6,500 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, 25-pound survival kit, and fuel for 1.4 hours.

Note: Payload amounts must be computed by using the Government’s Standard Interagency Load Calculation Method and Form and the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart included under Section C Exhibits along with the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report and equipment list that you provide.

A1. ITEM 0002

DESCRIPTION:

Aircraft Requirement: One helicopter equipped as specified in Section B.

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

Crew Requirements: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver, Mechanic, Relief

PIC, Relief Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver, Relief Mechanic.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements

Seating: Utility seating configuration for five (5) insured passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single-pilot operated.

Powerplant: Turbine engine.

Airspeed: 120 knots VNE at 6,500 feet pressure altitude and 25°C at maximum gross weight.

Landing Gear: Skid type.

Certification: Certified in accordance with 14 CFR Part 27, paragraph 27.143 (c).

Payload: Nonjettisonable (HOGE) of 750 pounds at 25 degrees C at 6,500 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, 25-pound survival kit, and fuel for

2.4 hours.

Aft Cabin Doors Equipped with right and left side sliding doors

Configuration: Left Seat Pilot-in-Command

Aircraft Dimensions: Maximum aircraft dimensions are limited due to hangar size.

Hangar dimensions are 45’ X 38’ Hangar door opening is 40’ wide 14’6” high

Target Payload Requirements

Enhancements Crash resistant fuel cell.

Payload: Nonjettisonable (HoGE) of 1,400 pounds at 25 degrees C at 6,500 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, 25-pound survival kit, and fuel for 2.4 hours.

Jettisonable (HOGE-J) of 1600 pounds at 25 degrees C at 6,500 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, 25- pound survival kit, and fuel for

2.4 hours.

Note 1: Substitute (Backup Helicopter) During the On Call Use Period for Item 2, the Item 002 aircraft must be available for use as the substitute (backup) helicopter for the primary helicopter identified in Item 001, if the Item 001 aircraft is considered unavailable (i.e. scheduled or unscheduled maintenance). The substitute aircraft must be at the Designated Base or other designated Reporting Location within six hours of notification by the COR. When the Item 002 aircraft is used as the substitute (backup) helicopter for the primary helicopter (Item

001) flight rates shown in Item 002.b. will apply. When Item 002 is flown as a substitute for Item 001, pay item code will be P68 (See C20)

Note 2: Payload amounts must be computed by using the Government’s Standard Interagency Load Calculation Method and Form and the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart included under Section C Exhibits along with the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report, and equipment list that you provide.

The exclusive use period for Item 002, subject to change as permitted in the solicitation, is May 1 through September 28 (120 days). The contract includes options of renewal for an additional four years. The Contractor shall possess a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 135, 133, and 137. The anticipated issue date of the solicitation is August 20, 2022 with a projected closing date of September 19, 2022.

This solicitation is being solicited with a 100% small business set-aside in NAICS code 481211 Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation, which has a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. The Government will award a contract in accordance with the best‐value trade‐off instructions of the solicitation. The apparent successful offeror must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov in order to receive an award. Please contact Lynn Herrman at lynn_herrman@ibc.doi.gov for questions.

mailto:lynn_herrman@ibc.doi.gov

A1. ITEM 0001