V--Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Aircraft Services
ID: 140D0425Q0634Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEDEPARTMENTAL OFFICESIBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004)HERNDON, VA, 20170, 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/workspace/contract/opp/b4d60175fde947b6a737da2f2bc6538a/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior is soliciting proposals for Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Aircraft Services in support of NAVSEA, with a focus on providing a multi-engine land airplane and flight crew for various ship weapon system test and evaluation programs. The procurement requires the aircraft to meet specific performance, certification, and operational requirements, including capabilities for VFR/IFR operations and extended over-water missions. This contract is crucial for supporting the Navy's research, development, testing, and evaluation activities, with a total contract ceiling of $5,000,000 and a performance period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by October 29, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Austin Carter at austin_carter@ibc.doi.gov or by phone at 208-433-5032.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carter, Austin
    (208) 433-5032
    austin_carter@ibc.doi.gov
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    B01_SPCA_Synopsis_1.pdf
    The U.S. Navy is seeking proposals for exclusive use twin-engine, high-wing aircraft services to conduct weapon system tests managed by NAVSEA. The contractor must be FAA-certified and provide an airplane designated as exclusive use for government operations. Key specifications include a multi-engine land airplane capable of extended over-water flight, with a minimum endurance of 6.5 hours, and specific performance metrics such as a single-engine service ceiling of 10,000 feet. The contract will be a five-year IDIQ with Time and Material components, starting around October 2025, and aims for small business participation under NAICS code 481219. Interested contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for submission, with the solicitation expected to be posted by August 2025. This RFP emphasizes the need for efficient air transportation support in military operations while ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations.
    B08_SOL_140D0425Q0634_FINAL.pdf
    The U.S. Navy is soliciting proposals for EU Fixed Wing Services, requiring a contractor to provide one exclusive-use multi-engine land airplane and flight crew for ship weapon system test and evaluation programs. The aircraft must meet specific certification, endurance, performance, and avionics requirements, including VFR/IFR, day and night operations, and extended over-water capabilities. The contract outlines pricing schedules for daily availability, flight hours, and additional services, with an annual minimum guarantee of 60 days of daily availability and a maximum contract ceiling of $5,000,000. Key mission types include CSSQT support, shipbuilding tests, RDT&E, communications relay, drone control, and range clearance. The contractor is responsible for maintaining the aircraft, including Government Property, and ensuring flight crew qualifications and adherence to safety standards. The solicitation also details administrative matters, invoicing procedures, and economic price adjustment for fuel.
    B09_SA_140D0425Q0634_0001_FINAL_0001.pdf
    The NAVSEA EU LT FW Aircraft Q&A document outlines amendments to a solicitation for fixed-wing aircraft services. Key changes include reducing the required endurance payload from 1,100 lbs to 870 lbs and lowering the single-engine service ceiling from 10,000 ft to 6,000 ft Mean Sea Level. Additionally, the requirement for inertial reels in shoulder harnesses at pilot/copilot positions has been removed, as have the requirements for an Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) receiver and an Underwater Acoustic Beacon. These modifications, made in Amendment 0001, adjust technical specifications and equipment requirements to better align with common light aircraft capabilities and mission needs.
    B09_SA_Amendment_0002_0002.pdf
    The NAVSEA EU LT FW Aircraft Q&A (Solicitation # 140D0425Q0634) clarifies instructions for offerors regarding fuel consumption rates and weights for aircraft performance calculations. Amendment 0002 updates verbiage to specify that Exhibit 4 fuel consumption rates must be used, resolving a typo. It also details the use of 6.7 lbs/gallon for turbine fuel and 6.0 lbs/gallon for AVGAS in performance calculations. The document emphasizes using the Aircraft Flight Manual for performance data in conjunction with Exhibit 4 for fuel consumption, prioritizing the higher rate for payload computations. Offerors must provide comprehensive documentation, including weight and balance reports and performance calculations, to support their proposed aircraft capabilities.
    Sol_140D0425Q0634_Amd_0001.pdf
    Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 140D0425Q0634 for Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Aircraft Services in support of NAVSEA addresses vendor questions, amends solicitation specifications (highlighted in yellow), and extends the quote submission deadline to October 22, 2025, at 1200 MT. Offerors must acknowledge this amendment via copies, acknowledgment on submitted offers, or separate communication, ensuring receipt by the specified date and time to avoid rejection. The period of performance for the contract is from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. This amendment is critical for ensuring that all prospective contractors have the most current information for their proposals.
    Sol_140D0425Q0634_Amd_0002.pdf
    Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 140D0425Q0634 extends the due date for quotes to October 29, 2025, at 1200 MT for "EXCLUSIVE USE LIGHT FIXED WING AIRCRAFT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF NAVSEA." This amendment addresses vendor questions and revises specifications/requirements within the solicitation. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing and returning copies of the amendment, acknowledging receipt on each submitted offer, or sending a separate communication. The period of performance for the contract is from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. Failure to acknowledge the amendment by the specified time may result in the rejection of offers.
    Sol_140D0425Q0634.pdf
    The government solicitation, number 140D0425Q0634, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for exclusive use light fixed-wing aircraft services in support of NAVSEA. Issued by the DOI ACQ SVCS Directorate, it has an offer due date of October 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM MD. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 481219 and a size standard of $100.00. The period of performance for these services is from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, with delivery by March 31, 2031. Payment will be made by the Interior Business Center, AQD. This document incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses.
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