Exclusive Use Fixed Wing aircraft services - Alaska Fire Service

This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice Only.  The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Services has a requirement for flight services consisting of two fixed wing aircraft. Contractor-operated and maintained exclusive use fixed wing flight services in support of fire and resource management activities and other government agency work. Services will consist of transportation of personnel and/or cargo in support of fire and resource management activities. Contractors must have a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier Certificate. The aircraft shall be identified as required by 14CFR Part 121.135(7) or 135.63 or Operations Specifications Part D "Aircraft Listing" as appropriate. The aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate issued under 14 CFR 21,.183. Operators must have a base within the State of Alaska. Missions will include, but are not limited to, fire detection; logistical support; aerial observation; search and rescue; administrative and related.  

The anticipated contract period will be from February 24, 2015 through February 23, 2016, with four, one-year options. The contract will have two exclusive use periods running from May 1 through July 29 and May 10 through August 17 respectively for the two aircraft. The anticipated issue date of the solicitation is December 2, 2014 with a projected closing date of January 5, 2015.  It will be a requirement that the successful awardees be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). 

This procurement is set-aside 100 percent for participation by small business concerns under NAICS code 481211/481212 which has a small business size standard of 1500 employees. Questions will be accepted until 12/11/2014 and can be directed to michele_waters@ibc.doi.gov or faxed to 907-271-6446.