EXCLUSIVE USE (EU) HELICOPTER (HELO) Type III ADO

This solicitation seeks exclusive use helicopter flight services to support the Bureau of Land Management's Arctic District Office natural resource missions in Alaska. The contractor must provide a Type III helicopter seated for at least five passengers and capable of lifting 600 pounds, equipped with the specified avionics, cargo, and safety equipment. The contractor will also provide an on-site pilot and mechanic at the Fairbanks base of operations from May through August each year, primarily operating in the North Slope and Brooks Range regions to perform the agency's work. Proposals are due by February 4, 2024 and will be evaluated based on technical qualifications, past performance, and pricing to determine best value.

The set-aside is for total small business concerns. The NAICS code is 481211 and PSC code is V2Y0. The period of performance is one base year starting April 2024 with four optional one-year extensions, providing services for a potential five-year term. Daily rates for availability and hourly flight rates must be proposed to cover 100 days of exclusive use helicopter support annually during the exclusive use season from May through August, all to take place in Alaska in support of the Bureau of Land Management Arctic District Office.