F--AR- Overflow NWR - Aerial Gunning Feral Swine Services

The Department of the Interior, through the Fws Sat Team 3, has awarded a small business set-aside contract under NAICS 238910 for aerial gunning feral swine removal services at the Overflow National Wildlife Refuge in Parkdale, Arkansas. The contractor is required to provide a Robinson piston helicopter, a pilot, gunners, firearms, ammunition, and all necessary ground support. Operations are primarily expected to occur between February and March each year, with an estimated annual requirement of 8 to 12 flight hours and a response time of within one month. This firm-fixed price contract utilizes an all-inclusive hourly rate and features a total period of performance from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2029, consisting of a 12-month base period and up to four option years. The agreement is subject to the Service Contract Act, adhering to U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination 2015-5133 for Ashley County, Arkansas, to ensure compliance with minimum wage rates and fringe benefit requirements.