Request for Information about Commercially Available Helicopter Services in Alaska.
ID: 70Z04426RFICMPL0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDC5I DIVISION 3 PORTSMOUTHPORTSMOUTH, VA, 23703, USA

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: PORT OPERATIONS (V228)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f3782b7ff9c84aa8be05e1e9f2cfa919/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard's C5I Division 3 Portsmouth, is seeking information regarding commercially available helicopter services in Alaska through a Request for Information (RFI). The Coast Guard requires aircraft services capable of providing unscheduled transits to and from remote, unmanned sites, with specific performance specifications including the ability to carry a minimum of 500 pounds, conduct external sling loads, and operate under daytime Visual Flight Rules. This procurement is crucial for supporting operations in Alaska, particularly during the months of April to November, with potential winter operations as weather permits. Interested vendors should submit their capabilities briefs, including company details and service descriptions, to Dr. Vaughn Hammond at vaughn.m.hammond@uscg.mil, as no solicitation currently exists and responses will inform future requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dr. Vaughn Hammond
    vaughn.m.hammond@uscg.mil
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