Helicopter Maintenance for Aircraft Operating in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services program, is seeking a contract for helicopter inspection, maintenance, and repair services for Bell 206 and Hughes/MD369 series aircraft operating in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri. The anticipated contract will be a firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) commercial services agreement, with an effective start date of January 15, 2025. Interested contractors should monitor the sam.gov website for the full solicitation, which will be available on or about December 11, 2024. Questions regarding the pre-solicitation can be directed to Amanda Barbosa, the Contracting Officer, via email. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and be prepared to submit their proposals by the due date of December 26, 2024.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 488190, with a size standard of $40 million. The contract structure includes five consecutive twelve-month ordering periods, providing a comprehensive five-year service framework. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement is categorized under the Product Service Code (PSC) J015 for maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of aircraft and airframe structural components. The solicitation is specifically targeted at small businesses capable of providing comprehensive helicopter maintenance services across the specified geographic region. Potential contractors should be prepared to demonstrate their technical capabilities, maintenance expertise, and ability to support the USDA's Wildlife Services program's operational requirements throughout Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri.