RFI--BIA EU Type III_1.pdf

Request for Information (RFI) for the Procurement of Exclusive Use Type III Helicopter 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 (https://beta.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: The purpose of this RFI 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 two (2) anticipated procurements for Exclusive Use Type III Helicopter Services.

**Large / Other than Small Businesses (with the exception of IEEs) need not respond.

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 Type III Helicopter services in support of wildland firefighting and other Government natural resource missions. Contractor services include provision of a helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle, fuel, aircraft maintenance support, and all other associated equipment as will be prescribed in the technical specifications of the solicitation.

Missions may 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. The anticipated exclusive use periods are

(1) 100 calendar days starting around May 15 with the designated base of White River, AZ and

(2) 110 calendar days starting around May 1 with the designated base of Window Rock, AZ, respectively. The period of performance will be one (1) base year with four (4) one-year options.

Type III Helicopter—Minimum Aircraft 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 950 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

Certification: 14 CFR 27

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

REQUESTED INFORMATION: If your organization has the potential to provide either of these services, please provide the following information:

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

2) Email and website address (if applicable)

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

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

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

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 Maile nichols@ibc.doi.gov by 1:00 pm MDT, on 08 October 2020.

Questions concerning this request will only be accepted via email addressed to the Contracting Officer, Maile Nichols, at Maile_nichols@ibc.doi.gov .