B01_SPCA_Source_Sought_Notice_1.pdf

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Sources Sought Contract 140D8018D0001 Grand Canyon NP Short-haul Contract

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes, and it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an 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 cost incurred in 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. If a solicitation is released, it will be via the Government Wide Point of Entry (GPE) (http://www.sam.gov). It is the responsibility of 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 and NPS in developing its acquisition strategy.

The Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) in support of the National Park Service is issuing a source sought notice 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/rappel 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, rappel 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 of guarantee the base year of the contract for Item 1 (Type II, medium helicopter) and 100 flight hours of guarantee the base year of the contract for Item 2 (Type III, small helicopter) as described below. This contract does not provide for any daily availability (AV). Aircrafts must be bases close to the Grand Canyon National Park, South Rim Helibase on a yearly basis.

ITEM 0001

DESCRIPTION:

Aircraft Requirement: One helicopter equipped for short haul/HEC.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle One fuel servicing vehicle and One fuel servicing trailer positioned at north rim during summer months. 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.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements Seating: Utility seating configuration for seven 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, 35-pound survival kit, and fuel for

1.4 hours.

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

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

ITEM 0002

DESCRIPTION:

Aircraft Requirement: One helicopter Type III Small .

Fuel Servicing Vehicle One fuel servicing vehicle.

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

Minimum Aircraft Requirements Seating: Five 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.

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

Note 1: Substitute (Backup Helicopter) During the On Call Use Period for Item 2, the Item 2 aircraft must be available for use as the substitute (backup) helicopter for the primary helicopter identified in Item 1, if the Item 1 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.

The base of operations and geographical center of expected flight activity will be the Grand Canyon National Park, AZ. However, contractor may be required to operate from an alternate base(s) when dispatched by the Government.

The services of the Request for Proposals (RFP) will be acquired under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 15, Contracting By Negotiation. The contract includes government 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. It is a requirement that the successful awardee be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). This solicitation is a small business set aside under NAICS code 481211, Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation, which has a small business size standard of 1,500 employees or less.

If your organization has the potential capacity to provide these contract services as stated above, please provide the following information:

Company name, mailing address, and point of contact information.

Email and web site address.

Telephone Number.

A short Capabilities Statement.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Submission Instructions: Interested responders are asked to provide a brief response to this Request for Information. with the information detailed above no later than February 15, 2022 1400, ES. All responses under this Request for Information must be emailed to janice_haener@ibc.doi.gov.

mailto:janice_haener@ibc.doi.gov.