Description
The U.S. Department of the Interior seeks a single prime contractor to provide exclusive‑use helicopter flight services for Yellowstone National Park. The contractor must supply a fully‑operational light‑helicopter (≤ 7 000 lb) equipped with required avionics, a qualified crew (pilot, relief pilot, mechanic/fuel‑service driver), and a fuel‑servicing vehicle, and be available for 120 calendar days each year (June 1 – September 29) over a five‑year period (Mar 1 2027 – Feb 29 2032). The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price IDIQ with a maximum ceiling of $8 million and a minimum guarantee of daily availability.
• Provide exclusive‑use helicopter operations including transport, SAR, fire‑suppression, and law‑enforcement support within Yellowstone NP.
• Meet detailed technical specifications (5 passenger seats, 1 000 lb payload, turbine engine, crash‑resistant fuel system, required avionics, and safety management system).
• Submit pricing for daily availability ($120/day), flight hours ($250/hr), and additional time‑and‑material items (stand‑by, fuel‑vehicle mileage, etc.).