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FIXED WING AIRCRAFT SERVICE IN SUPPORT OF FWS

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8109-07Federal

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This contract seeks to procure fixed wing flight services using a twin-engine aircraft such as a Cessna 337 or an equivalent model, fully operated and maintained by the contractor. The primary mission is to support the Fish and Wildlife Services' Natural Resource activities, specifically facilitating transportation of personnel and cargo across the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, from Saipan to other islands. Operations will assist helicopter efforts aimed at eradicating feral pigs and goats, requiring the aircraft to operate over water and on rough, unprepared airstrips. The contractor must provide necessary refueling and aviation support to ensure safe, continuous service, adhering strictly to FAA operational standards and maintaining all equipment accordingly. Flights will be conducted under day visual flight rules (VFR) with experienced pilots versed in tropical over-water environments. The contract's initial term is one year from the award date, with the Government holding unilateral options to renew for two additional one-year periods, potentially extending the contract up to three years. The contractor must hold appropriate FAA certifications under 14 CFR Parts 135, 133, and 137 and be registered in the Central Contractor Registry. The solicitation was anticipated to be issued on October 14, 2009, with a closing date of November 13, 2009, and is unrestricted in nature. The contracting agency is the Department of the Interior's Aviation Management Office based in Anchorage, Alaska, with solicitation details accessible via the designated government procurement website.

General Info

Contract to provide FAA-certified twin-engine fixed-wing flights supporting wildlife transport across Northern Mariana Islands.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Ibc Aviation Management (00081)

NAICS

481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

Place of Performance

COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS- SAIPAN 96850 UNITED STATES, AK

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedOct 1

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ibc Aviation Management (00081)

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OfficeANCHORAGE, AK, 99502, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ibc Aviation Management (00081)

Office AddressANCHORAGE, AK, 99502, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

Solicitation 8109-07 seeks Fixed Wing flight services on an as needed basis using a twin engine aircraft, Cessna 337 or equal Aircraft to be fully Contractor operated and maintained, in support of the Fish and Wildlife Services Natural Resource Missions. Airplane must be capable of operating over water from Saipan to all of the islands in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for the transport of personnel and cargo in support of helicopter operations for the eradication of feral pigs and goats. The airplane must be capable of operating on rough unprepared strips at various locations throughout the islands. The vendor must be capable of providing refueling support that meets the specifications of the contract and any other aviation support to insure safe and continuous aviation support to employees of the Department of Interior. All aviation operations will be conducted under day VFR conditions. Pilots will have the experience necessary to operate in an over water environment in the tropics and the equipment will be maintained at all times to the specifications of the contract and the FAA Operations Specifications of the company. The use period, subject to change as permitted in the solicitation, will be for one year from date of award, with the Government's unilateral option of renewal for an additional two one-year periods. Potential duration of the contract could be three years. The Contractor shall possess a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 135, 133, and 137. The anticipated issue date of the solicitation is October 14 2009 with a projected closing date of November 13, 2009. It is a requirement that the successful awardees be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). The solicitation will be posted here as well as http://amd.nbc.gov under "Current Solicitations" under Business Opportunities. The solicitation is unrestricted.