Description
The Department of the Interior is seeking a qualified contractor to provide exclusive‑use fire‑helicopter flight services for the U.S. Wildland Fire Service in South Florida. The contract will be a five‑year IDIQ (2027‑2031) with a $5 million ceiling, requiring the contractor to operate a light turbine‑engine helicopter (Type III) with full crew, maintenance, fuel‑servicing vehicle, and associated equipment for wildfire suppression and related missions. The contractor must meet extensive FAA certifications, maintain an FAA‑approved Safety Management System, and comply with Service Contract Act wage determinations and various FAR clauses.
• Provide one exclusive‑use helicopter (≤ 7 000 lb gross) with required payload, avionics, and fire‑suppression equipment.
• Supply qualified pilots (commercial rotorcraft certificate), FAA‑certified mechanics, and a fuel‑servicing truck meeting 49 CFR § 172 requirements.
• Deliver daily availability (up to 14 hr/day) during the annual exclusive‑use window Jan 15 – May 15, with a minimum guarantee of 120 days in the base year.
• Submit bi‑weekly Aircraft Use Reports, adhere to a $5 M contract ceiling, and meet a $10 k NTE for additional pay items (e.g., extended standby, mileage).