Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Everglad

The Department of the Interior Interior Business Center seeks exclusive use resource helicopter flight services for South Florida Parks and Preserves, with proposals due November 23, 2026. The procurement is set aside 100% for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

Performance spans May 1, 2027, through April 30, 2032 (five years). Place of performance includes Everglades National Park and associated preserve areas across South Florida. The contractor must maintain a single-engine or twin-engine helicopter at a designated base with 24/7 emergency response capability and standard daylight operations. Services encompass wildlife monitoring, invasive species management, prescribed burn support, search and rescue operations, and other resource management activities, including pilot and crew operations, fuel, maintenance, insurance, and emergency medical evacuation support.

The contractor bears all operational costs and is responsible for crew training certifications, FAA regulatory compliance, and coordination with park management. Pricing is structured as hourly rates for flight operations, standby fees, and mobilization costs. The NAICS code is 481211, Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation, with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The PSC code is V221.

Award is contingent upon technical capability demonstration, safety record verification, insurance compliance, and crew qualification documentation. Service Contract Act wage determinations (WD 1995-0222, Revision 72, effective April 11, 2026, for aerial services; WD 1995-0221, Revision 74, effective June 29, 2026, for general services) apply to covered positions. The contracting officer is Melanie Johnson, located at 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170. Amendment 0001 was issued October 23, 2026; offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to submission.