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

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services program is soliciting bids for helicopter inspection, maintenance, and repair services for Bell 206 and Hughes/MD369 series aircraft operating in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri. The contract will be a firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) commercial services agreement, with award based on best value considering price, past performance, and technical capability. Interested contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in maintaining specialized aircraft and equipment, including the Teledyne Star Safire 380HDC FLIR unit. Quotes are due by December 26, 2024, at 10:00 AM Central Time, with the primary point of contact being Contracting Officer Amanda Barbosa. While not mandatory, the USDA will prefer contractors who are FAA Part 145 Repair Stations and authorized service centers for MD Helicopters and Bell Helicopters.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 488190, with a size standard of $40 million. The contract will cover maintenance services for 4-5 aircraft that each fly approximately 300 hours annually, including 100-hour, 300-hour, and annual inspections. The total contract ceiling is $5,000,000, with a minimum guaranteed value of $100,000. The contract period will span five consecutive 12-month ordering periods, commencing on January 15, 2025, and concluding on January 14, 2030. The primary service location is identified as Paducah, Kentucky, though contractors' facilities are not strictly limited to this area. Successful vendors will need to demonstrate comprehensive maintenance capabilities, including compliance with current maintenance manuals, airworthiness directives, and Federal Aviation Regulations.