Description
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is seeking proposals for Exclusive Use Type III helicopter flight services to support their operations in Window Rock, Arizona, and Whiteriver, Arizona. The contractor will be required to provide a turbine-engine helicopter with a minimum payload capacity of 1000 pounds and meet specific equipment and performance requirements. The contract will be for a period of 5 years, with the possibility of extension. The contractor will be responsible for providing and maintaining the helicopter, as well as providing pilots, mechanics, and other personnel to support the operation.
• The helicopter must have a minimum of 5 insured passenger seats, excluding the pilot seat.
• The helicopter must have a non-jettisonable payload of 1000 pounds at 25 degrees C at 7,000 feet pressure altitude.
• The helicopter must be certified in accordance with 14 CFR Part 27.143 paragraph (c).
• The contractor must provide a copy of the aircraft's weight and balance report, equipment list, and performance data.
• The contractor must provide information on the aircraft's maintenance and inspection history.
• The contractor must provide a plan for emergency situations, including procedures for responding to accidents and incidents.