Call When Needed Type III Helicopter Services

Added: Oct 06, 2016 4:57 pm

The intent of this solicitation and any resultant agreement(s) is to obtain services of Type III helicopters fully operated by qualified personnel and equipped to meet specifications for use in administration and protection of Public Lands, primarily for use in the management of National Forests in the Northern Rockies Region, Region 1, on a Call When Needed basis. This solicitation is for vendors located within Region 1 or located within 30 miles of the Regional border. Region 1 consists of Northern Idaho, Montana and North Dakota. There are no designated bases. Helicopters may be dispatched to other areas throughout the United States. The aircraft will be called up when there is a need for their services. The Government shall retain operational control of the aircraft while performing under this agreement. The Type III helicopters furnished will be used for aerial firefighting support delivering water, cargo and transporting passengers as needed. Project work may include occasional miscellaneous resource projects directly related with fire rehabilitation work and other resource work such as log placement in streams, fertilizer spreading, etc. Law enforcement and administrative flights may occasionally be requested. This solicitation will be advertised as a total small business set aside. The contract period of performance will be for one base year with three renewable periods. The solicitation will be issued on or about October 7, 2016.