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F--Contract Services for High-Wing Single Engine Aircraft and Pilot for Forest Service conducted Aerial Surveying

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AG-3604-S-08-0003Federal

Submission Closed03/28/2008, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation # BR28TFD003

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Montana

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AI Contract Overview

The USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station awarded a negotiated RFP/IDIQ contract under solicitation number AG-3604-S-08-0003 for the provision of a high-wing, single engine aircraft and pilot services to support aerial surveying for Forest Service employees. This total small business set-aside contract, categorized under NAICS code 115310, was managed by the office in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The agreement requires the contractor to provide technical capabilities and experienced personnel, with specific requirements for ferry time and hourly rates from the home base to designated airports. Originally structured for a base year and four option years, the contract term was later amended to three years. The agreement includes a minimum order amount of 15,000 dollars and adheres to Department of Labor Service Contract Act wage determinations for airplane pilots, first officers, and aerial photographers. The contract incorporates standard federal acquisition regulations, including economic price adjustments and specific proper invoice guidelines to ensure compliant billing and payment processing.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Northern Research Station

Contract Value

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

USDA FOREST SERVICENORTHERN RESEARCH STATION 180 CANFIELD STREET MORGANTOWN, WV 26505-3101 26505-3101, PA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Sterling Airways, Inc 1100 Airport Road HORNELL NY 14843 USA

Award Issued Date

03/28/2008, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

past-performance

High

amendment

High

rfp

High

rfp

High

rfp

High

wage-determination

High

invoice

Low

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedFeb 1

Presolicitation

Notice updatedFeb 15

The notice description changed.

Type ChangedMar 7

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedMar 28

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

03/28/2008, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Northern Research Station

Contacts1 person available

OfficeNEWTOWN SQUARE, PA, 19073, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Northern Research Station

Office AddressNEWTOWN SQUARE, PA, 19073, USA

Contacts

Patricia M PierceContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The USDA Forest Service intends to award a negotiated RFP/IDIQ contract for a high-wing, single engine aircraft and pilot services for Forest Service employees to perform aerial surveying. Forest Service is seeking a high-wing, single engine aircraft with single pilot day/night VFR passenger operations, with cabin window view must not be limited by external fuel pods or other obstructions (wing struts not a factor). Three (3) passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single-pilot operated. Aerial surveying will be throughout Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey and Delaware. Occasionally, there could be a need for aerial surveying within the 20 Northeastern Area States but not probable. The solicitation will be for Base Year plus four Optional Years. During the Base Year and any optional year exercised, the Government shall place minimum orders of $10,000.00 per year. The maximum order that will be placed for the Base Year and each option year exercised is estimated NTE $40,000.00. The solicitation will be posted on www.fbo.gov o/a February 15, 2008. Those contractors not downloading solicitation from website shall call Lucille Pileggi at +1 (555) 000-0000 requesting a copy of solicitation. Once solicitation is issued all questions on the project are to be in writing and faxed to Contracting Officer at +1 (555) 000-0000 at least 2 weeks prior to the due date. Proposals will be due o/a March 19, 2008 at 2:00pm. If issue date slips due date will be at least 30 days from issue date. This is set-aside for small businesses.