Fixed-wing aviation services in New Mexico to support predator damage management activities
ID: 12639524Q0244Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

NAICS

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: AIR CHARTER (V121)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d11adaf3c4dc4c6eb8ec221f28a6b29e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The US Department of Agriculture requires fixed-wing aviation services in New Mexico to aid in predator damage management, specifically involving invasive species removal and wildlife disease monitoring. This work is typically conducted under the direction of dedicated Wildlife Services personnel. The job requires the use of a Piper Super Cub PA-18 or Cub Crafters CC18 aircraft and a qualified pilot, under a five-year contract. With a quotation deadline of August 1st, 2024, the successful applicant will be awarded a contract running from mid-August 2024 to the same date in 2029, offering a fixed price for their services.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Amanda Barbosa
    (612) 336-3433
    amanda.barbosa@usda.gov
    Files
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    B1_12639524Q0244.pdf
    The government seeks a firm fixed-price contract for commercial aviation services to support wildlife damage management activities in New Mexico. The contract, with five annual ordering periods, requires the provision of a fixed-wing aircraft and a pilot meeting specific qualifications. The aircraft must be a Piper Super Cub PA-18 or Cub Crafters CC18, with modifications and equipment adhering to Wildlife Services specifications. Services include aerial wildlife management, disease monitoring, and invasive species removal, coordinated by designated Wildlife Services personnel. The contractor is responsible for aircraft maintenance and fuel, adhering to safety and reporting requirements. Key dates include a quotation deadline of August 1, 2024, with contract performance spanning from August 15, 2024, to August 14, 2029. Evaluation criteria consider price, past performance, and technical capability, with the aim of awarding a contract providing the best value to the government.
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