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INDUSTRY DAY NOTICE

HAWAII- HONOLULU AND MAUI

HAWAII ON CALL HELICOPTER SERVICES

INTRODUCTION

This is a NOTICE that the Government intends to hold an in-person Industry Day on February 10, 2025, in Honolulu Hawaii and February 12 in Maui, Hawaii. The Scope of Work is provided at the end of our notice.

Established Time: 10 am – 12pm Hawaii time for both days.

February 10, 2025 University of Hawaii Hemenway Hall Room Hem 211 (Map of campus is attached to this posting) Visitor Parking is in the visitor parking structure closest to Hemenway Hall off University Avenue Parking is $5, There is also street parking off Metcalf Street. Please allow additional time for parking.

February 12, 2025 State of Hawaii Division of Land and Natural Resources Base yard 685 Heleakala Hwy Kahului, Hawaii

The purpose of this industry day is to:

· Provide industry with an overview of the Hawaii on call Program objectives, and mission performance goals to be achieved.

· Outline challenges the Government currently faces with this unique requirement.

· Provide a Question-and-Answer session. Note, all questions will need to be submitted in advance. All questions may not be answered, the Government will review questions and address those that are determined to benefit the Program by adding needed clarity to the requirement. To be considered for the Q&A session, questions shall be submitted by January 17, 2025.

The subject requirement is being issued by the Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) as the contracting authority, on behalf of the DOI Office of Aviation Services. The Government anticipates making a multiple award IDIQ contract, as a small business set aside, with a five-year period of performance.

The requirement is a recompete of current contract with a period of performance of 3/01/2022 – 2/28/2027. However, this requirement may be recompeted early.

At this time, the Government anticipates issuing a Request for Quote (RFP) through SAM.Gov under FAR Subpart 15- Contract by Negotiation. However, this has not been finalized and is subject to change after market research efforts are finalized.

FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING- Only 2 representatives from each vendor will be allowed as space is limited in both locations.

Heather Armstrong Heather_armstrong@ibc.doi.gov Ron Newlan Ronald_newlan@ibc.doi.gov

QUESTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE Q&A SESSION MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN January 17, 2025, to the individuals listed above.

SCOPE OF WORK

The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor-operated and maintained on-call helicopter flight services to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government natural resource missions in Hawaii or the Commonwealth Area of the Pacific. Contractor services include provisions of a helicopter, personnel, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation. Missions will include, but are not limited to, fire management program support such as fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, rehabilitation seeding, search and rescue (SAR), aerial capture, eradication and tagging of animals (ACETA), overwater, platform and vessel landings, and law enforcement limited to nonthreatening surveillance, and other administrative and related natural resource activities. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

This will be a multiple award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contract for On Call Turbine and/or Small Reciprocating Engine Helicopter Services on an as needed basis for transportation of Government personnel, cargo, or both using aircraft operated and maintained by the Contractor. Services under this contract are limited to those operators who are authorized to conduct flight services in Hawaii and maintain a Hawaii Base of Operations.

All equipment, facilities, and personnel required under this contract shall be delivered to and removed from various location(s) as ordered and needed.

Aircraft Requirement:

Small helicopters (12,500-pound or less certified maximum gross weight) equipped as specified in Section B; plus, any additional mission specific requirements (if offered) as listed in the exhibits.

Crew Requirements:

Pilot-in-Command (PIC).

Minimum Helicopter Requirements (see item descriptions 1-8 for specific performance and seating)

Landing gear: Skid type.

Powerplant: Turbine engine for Items 2 through 7 listed below.

Powerplant: Reciprocating engine for Item 8 listed below.

HOGE-J For turbine engine helicopters offered: Payload calculations for the item descriptions below shall be computed using a pilot weight(s) of 200 pounds, a survival kit weight of 25 pounds and a total fuel load for 1.5 hours of flight at 5,000 feet PA with a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius.

HOGE-J For reciprocating engine helicopters offered: Payload calculations for Item 8 below shall be computed using a pilot weight(s) of 200 pounds, a survival kit weight of 25 pounds and a total fuel load for 1.5 hours of flight at 2,000 feet PA with a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius.

Payload amounts shall 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 the Exhibits (see Section C) along with the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report, and equipment list that you provide. NOTE: Refer to the ACETA Exhibit 12 for performance requirements when offering ACETA capability.

Small or medium turbine engine helicopters such as the AS 350 Series, BH 206 series, R66, MD500 series, EC 130, BH 407, BH205, BH212, UH-1, or similar other models may fulfill the minimum requirements for items 2-7. A UH12E, BH-47G3B-1, BH47G3B-2, R-44 I or II or equivalent model may typically fulfill the minimum requirements for item 8. However, offerors should ensure their specific helicopter can meet the minimum requirements listed.

Item #1 Description Minimum Guarantee-Initial OAS Inspection/Test of Contractor Aircraft and Pilot(s).

Item #2 Description Type Aircraft: MD 500C, D, E, F; B206B III or equivalent.

Seating: Three (3) insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat in an aircraft normally single pilot operated.

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 600 pounds. (525) pounds for MD500C only.

Item #3 Description Type Aircraft: R-66 or equivalent Seating: Four (4) insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat in an aircraft normally single pilot operated.

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 600 pounds.

Item #4 Description Type Aircraft: BH206L-1, BH206L-3, BH206L-4, AS 350BA, AS 350B1, BO-105, or equivalent.

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

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 600 pounds (375) pounds for AS 350BA

Item #5 Description Type Aircraft: AS 350B2, AS 350B3, Bell 407, or equivalent.

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

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 950 pounds.

Item #6 Description Type Aircraft: BH212, BH412, BH205 series, UH-1 series (restricted) or equal Seating: Nine (9) insured passenger seats (not applicable for restricted).

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 1,800 pounds.

Item #7 Description Type Aircraft: BH214B1 or equivalent.

Seating: Nine (9) insured passenger seats.

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 3,700 pounds.

Item #8 Description Type Aircraft: UH12E, BH-47G3B-1, BH47G3B-2, R-44-I, II or other equivalent models.

Seating: Two (2) insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat in an aircraft normally single-pilot operated.

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 500 pounds.