Call When Needed Helicopters Type III Region 2

This contract seeks to establish a Basic Ordering Agreement for Light (Type III) Helicopters operated by qualified personnel and fully equipped to meet specified requirements for use across the USDA Forest Service's Region 2, which includes Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, and most of Wyoming. The helicopters will primarily support incident response efforts but may also be employed for project law enforcement and administrative flights, with written agreements required if law enforcement is involved. Operators must possess applicable FAA certifications under Codes 14 CFR 133, 135, and 137, depending on the type of operation. The solicitation includes specifying helicopter details such as make, model, series, and registration number. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 481212 and is being managed by the USDA Forest Service office in Boise, Idaho. The solicitation was posted in December 2010 with an anticipated award date in mid-March 2011 and is being issued as a Request for Quote to qualified bidders. Points of contact for contracting and procurement are provided to facilitate communication during the solicitation process. This agreement ensures readiness and availability of helicopters for multiple mission-critical activities in protecting public lands throughout the designated region.