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The U.S. Forest Service intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the dry lease (aircraft without fuel, crews, and pilots) of Aerial Supervision Module (ASMs) platforms (aircraft) for aerial supervision and other administrative activities.

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AG-024B-S-11-9007Federal

Submission Closed12/13/2011, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The USDA Forest Service is seeking proposals for the dry lease of Aerial Supervision Module platforms to support wildland fire protection and administrative activities. These aircraft, provided without fuel, crews, or pilots, will perform critical roles including air attack coordination above 500 feet and low-level lead plane operations to guide air tankers during retardant drops in challenging mountainous terrain. Additionally, the platforms will be utilized for administrative missions involving the transport of official passengers and cargo. The agency intends to lease a minimum of ten platforms during the base year, with a target of thirteen and a maximum potential of fifteen aircraft over the life of the contract. This full and open solicitation, identified by solicitation number AG-024B-S-11-9007, is managed through the Boise, Idaho office under NAICS code 532411.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service

Contract Value

$10,391,472

NAICS

532411 - Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing

Place of Performance

USDA, Forest Service National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) 3833 South Development Avenue TH, BOISE, ID, 83705, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Greenwood Tenax LLC Greenwood Tenax LLC 600 Crescent Blvd, Suite B RIDGELAND MS 39157 USA

Award Issued Date

12/13/2011, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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2 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedApr 20

Sources Sought

Type ChangedSep 15

Sources Sought → Presolicitation

Notice updatedOct 3

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedOct 14

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Type ChangedOct 17

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedDec 13

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

12/13/2011, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service

Contacts2 people available

OfficeBOISE, ID, 83705, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service

Office AddressBOISE, ID, 83705, USA

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Full Description

The U.S. Forest Service intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the dry lease (aircraft without fuel, crews, and pilots) of Aerial Supervision Module (ASMs) platforms (aircraft) for aerial supervision and other administrative activities. The United States Forest Service (USFS) is responsible for protecting National Forest lands from wildland fires and, by agreement with other agencies, assists in protecting other jurisdictions. When the aircraft are performing the low level support lead plane role, the mission will consist of directing and guiding air tankers into fire areas and as necessary "leading" them during the actual retardant drop, at times operating below 500 feet above ground level (AGL) in steep mountainous terrain and turbulent conditions. The air attack mission consists of operating above 500' (AGL) and coordinating tactical use of all aircraft working at the incident. The ASM combines these two roles into one. An additional mission will be an "administrative mission" that includes the transport of passengers on official travel and/or the transport and delivery of cargo. The Forest Service plans on leasing a minimum of ten (10) ASMs, with a target number of thirteen (13) ASMS, during the base year of the contract with the possibility of leasing a maximum of fifteen (15) ASMs during the life of the contract. The solicitation for RFP may be issued on or about 30 September 2011. This will be a full and open solicitation.