Description
The United States Department of the Interior (DOI) is seeking commercial aviation services to support the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS) for the transportation of personnel, goods, and cargo between the Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48) and Alaska. The contractor will provide an airplane(s), pilot(s), fuel, aircraft maintenance support, and all other associated equipment. The contract period is 60 days, with an option to extend for 30 days. The contractor's primary base of operations will be located in Boise, Idaho.
• The contractor must provide a multi-engine turboprop or turbojet powered, extended over water fixed wing aircraft, equipped as specified in Section B.
• The contractor must provide a pilot-in-command (PIC) and second-in-command (SIC) certified to operate contract aircraft under this item requirement.
• The contractor must provide flight attendant(s) per 14 CFR 121.391.
• The contractor must provide an aircraft with a Standard Airworthiness Certificate, certified under 14 CFR 25, and with engineering and logistical support for continued airworthiness.
• The contractor must provide an aircraft with pressurized environmental controls, heater, and air conditioner, capable of operating in known icing conditions.
• The contractor must provide an aircraft with insured seating for a minimum of 50 passengers and 100 pounds of cargo per passenger.
• The contractor must provide an aircraft capable of operating from Boise, ID to Anchorage, AK/Fairbanks, AK with two fuel stops located within the boundaries of the Contiguous U.S. or Alaska.