TANNER FIRE HELI MULCH

This contract, titled "TANNER FIRE HELI MULCH," requires the contractor to provide a comprehensive range of services and materials related to helicopter mulching operations. The contractor must supply helicopters, qualified pilots, fuel, certified weed-free straw as verified by the Arizona Crop Association, ground crews equipped to sling and disperse the straw, loading equipment, safety gear, transportation, lodging, and meals for their personnel. All necessary incidents and costs to complete the required work must be included in a single price per acre, with no additional compensation for any incidental expenses such as taxes, supervision, or other related costs. The contract is administered by the Department of Agriculture's Western Zone office based in Phoenix, Arizona, and it is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5. The place of performance is Phoenix, AZ. The solicitation was issued on December 21, 2011, under NAICS code 115310. Points of contact for this contract include Contracting Officer Margaret M. Cook and Elbert H. Hunt, both reachable via provided phone numbers and emails. The contract emphasizes comprehensive coverage and cost containment within the per-acre price for the effective completion of helicopter mulching to support fire mitigation efforts.