AIR SERVICES - SEA ICE BUOY DEPLOYMENTS
ID: W913E525Q0003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2R2 COLD RGNS RSCH ENG LABHANOVER, NH, 03755-1290, 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/5423b8b6fa904e5a8c8701ccad4dc16f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), is seeking qualified contractors to provide air charter services for deploying research buoys on sea ice in Northern Alaska. The contractor will be responsible for deploying 25 research buoys in extreme cold conditions, utilizing aircraft capable of short-field landings on unimproved sea ice, and ensuring effective communication and data collection during operations. This procurement is critical for supporting sea ice research and requires contractors to demonstrate prior experience in similar Arctic missions. Interested parties must submit their quotes by November 21, 2024, to Latosha Rodgers at latosha.n.rodgers@usace.army.mil, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract award.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Latosha Rodgers
    (217) 373-3450
    latosha.n.rodgers@usace.army.mil
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    B08.02 Request for Quotes (RFQ) W913E525Q0003.pdf
    The document outlines a government Request for Proposal (RFP) related to air services for deploying research buoys on sea ice in Northern Alaska, specifically for the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL). The contract, referenced as W913E525Q0003, seeks a contractor capable of performing critical tasks, including deploying 25 research buoys in challenging conditions, collecting data, and ensuring effective communication throughout operations. Key requirements include using specific aircraft suitable for short-field landings on ice, with a payload capacity for both small and large buoys, and appropriate survival gear for crews. Contractors must demonstrate prior experience in extreme cold environments and comply with strict performance expectations, including on-site tasks such as drilling ice and collecting environmental data. The RFP emphasizes that the contract period is from award until April 30, 2025, with buoy deployment scheduled to begin in March 2025. The contractor's proposal must detail pricing per task, underscoring a firm fixed-price award structure. This RFP not only addresses logistical and technical needs but also reinforces safety, environmental compliance, and effective contract administration required in executing high-stakes research initiatives in Arctic conditions.
    B08.03 Request for Quotes (RFQ) W913E525Q0003-0001 (amendment).pdf
    The document is an amendment related to a federal solicitation/modification of a contract with the intention to modify the set-aside status for bidding. Specifically, it updates section 10 of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) by changing the eligibility from Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) to simply Small Business (SB). The effective date of the amendment is noted as November 15, 2024. The contractor is required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment in a specified manner to avoid potential rejection of their offer. This amendment serves to provide clarity on the eligibility criteria for bidders, reflecting a modification in the government's procurement strategy. Such changes are common in government RFPs to ensure inclusivity and adherence to evolving business classifications.
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