Exclusive Use Fixed-Wing Airtanker Services

Added: Jun 02, 2008 4:11 pm Awards

Added: Jun 02, 2008 4:06 pm Awards to Minden Air Corporation, Aero Union Corporation, and Neptune Aviation Services, Inc. the Exclusive Use Airtanker Services - Fixed Price Multi-year contract with Economic Price Adjustment Not to Exceed (five) 5 years.

Added: November 8, 2007 The USDA, Forest Service intends to issue a Solicitation Request for Proposals to secure Fixed-Wing Airtanker(s) services fully operated by qualified personnel and equipped to meet specifications contained in the Solicitation when issued. Primary use of these Airtanker services will be for initial attack of wildfires. During the Mandatory Availability Periods identified in the Solicitation, the Airtanker(s) shall be made available for the exclusive use of the Government. Airtanker(s) will be assigned annually to an Administrative Base for contract management oversight only and will otherwise be dispatched Nationwide. Airtanker Contractors shall use all reasonable means to support safety awareness and adherence to established FAA standards and procedures as well as adherence to the USFS Aviation Management 5700 Manual by all personnel engaged in Airtanker operations. 5700 Manual will be provided upon request.