Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The intent of this solicitation and any resultant agreement is to obtain up to six (6) Standard Category, Light (Type III) Helicopters fully operated by qualified and proficient personnel and equipped... The intent of this solicitation and any resultant agreement is to obtain up to six (6) Standard Category, Light (Type III) Helicopters fully operated by qualified and proficient personnel and equipped to meet specifications contained herein and will be used in the administration and protection of public lands. The aircraft furnished may be used for fire support, law enforcement, and administrative flights. If the Contractor agrees to perform law enforcement flights, such agreement shall be in writing. This platform may be utilized at any location in the Continental United States or Alaska in which aerial suppression is occurring. The general mission profile consists of 30-45 minutes flights to and from the fire and the rest of the available fuel cycle spent on station over the fire performing data collection and aerial supervision. The Government has Interagency and Cooperative agreements with Federal and State Agencies and private landholders. Aircraft under contract may be dispatched under these agreements for such use. The contractor will provide the aircraft, aircraft maintenance mechanics and pilots.