Region 5 exclusive use light fixed wing aircraft region 5

The intent of this solicitation and the resulting contract is to obtain services of light, multi-engine aircraft fully operated by qualified personnel and equipped to meet specifications for use in missions for the administration and protection of Public Lands. During the Mandatory Availability Period and any extensions thereof, the aircraft will be made available for the exclusive use of the Government seven day per week.

There are six designated based called out in this solicitation. The locations are Chester, Santa Maria, Siskiyou, San Bernardino, Fresno and Grass Valley. It is anticipated that multiple contract awards will result from this solicitation. A contractor could receive an award of either one or several designated bases. The light fixed wing aircraft furnished will be used for incident support and may also be used for other project, law enforcement and administrative flights. If the contractor agrees to perform law enforcement flights, such agreement shall be in writing.

The Contract duration will be for a base year with four option year renewals. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.

Any questions regarding this solicitation are to be submitted in writing to Robert Hoffman via e-mail. The cut-off date for questions will be Thursday, Dec. 01, 2016. Questions shall be submitted to the following e-mail address: rhoffman@fs.fed.us. You are advised to include the solicitation number (AG-024B-S-17-9506) in the subject line of the e-mail.