Description
The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, is soliciting bids to lease a Tactical Multi-Mission Aircraft to support the Division’s Aerial Supervision Module and Multi-Mission aviation programs. The aircraft will be used for tactical aerial supervision of wildland fire incidents, coordination of aerial firefighting resources, and logistical and multi-mission aviation support. The contract term is estimated to be 365 days, with an annual budget of $1.5M to $2.2M. Bidders must demonstrate prior experience in providing, leasing, or supporting tactical, special-mission, or multi-mission fixed-wing aircraft under contract to a federal, state, or local government agency.
• The bidder must have documented experience within the past five years providing, leasing, or supporting tactical, special-mission, or multi-mission fixed-wing aircraft under contract to a federal, state, or local government agency.
• The bidder must have documented prior experience building, modifying, configuring, and supporting tactical or multi-mission aircraft.
• The bidder and all maintenance personnel supporting performance under this contract must be familiar with and comply with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Standards for Aerial Supervision – Contract Aerial Resource Standards (CARS).
• The bidder must have a documented history of successful performance on aviation support contracts of similar scope and complexity.