Fixed Wing Transportation Services

The contract seeks to secure fixed-wing flight services based in Yakutat, Alaska, to support the Tongass National Forest program in Southeast Alaska. The contractor is required to provide single-engine aircraft, such as Cessna 206 or Cessna 185, either using one type or a combination, fully operated and maintained under the direction and control of the Forest Service. Services include transportation of passengers to remote Forest Service bases, camps, and field locations, as well as additional missions like wildlife surveys and tracking, fire and law enforcement reconnaissance, and search and rescue operations. Operators must hold certification under 14 CFR, Part 135 for air taxi and commercial operations corresponding to the aircraft category and class used. The contract term is for one year, from approximately May 1, 2014, through April 30, 2015, and is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 481111. The primary objective is to obtain reliable, fully qualified flight services to assist in managing and protecting public lands within the region. The contracting office is located in Juneau, Alaska, with Ronald P. Smith as the contracting officer. The contract emphasizes operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and flexible aircraft usage to meet various administrative and emergency mission requirements in the remote, challenging environment of Southeast Alaska.