NSF exclusive use fixed wing flight services

The National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs seeks exclusive use fixed wing flight services to transport personnel and cargo for Antarctic and Arctic research. The Interior Business Center issued this solicitation on behalf of NSF seeking up to three light utility aircraft and one medium utility aircraft available year-round in Antarctica, with optional additional personnel and aircraft as needed, from August 2023 through August 2028. Proposals are due by August 19, 2022 and will be evaluated based on technical qualifications and price. Award is expected by July 2023. Daily aircraft availability will be priced using a fixed-rate contract.

This unrestricted solicitation has no set-aside designations. The NAICS code is 488190 for other support activities for air transportation and the PSC code is V2GX for aircraft charter services. The contractor shall provide fully operated and maintained aircraft with qualified pilots from August 2023 through August 2028 at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Proposals shall include pricing for line items covering daily aircraft availability, on-call availability, off-season availability, and optional flight inspection and personnel support services through February 2029.