Aviation Services for Aerial Rabies Vaccine Dispersal
ID: 1146651Type: Sources Sought
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

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Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

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

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, is seeking qualified contractors to provide aviation services for the aerial dispersal of oral rabies vaccine baits as part of the USDA's National Rabies Management Program. The contract will cover three ordering periods from April 2025 to March 2028, with an estimated total ceiling of $7.5 million for services that include the provision of aircraft, pilots, maintenance, and supplies, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality control measures. This initiative is crucial for managing wildlife rabies in the Eastern U.S. and protecting public health through strategic vaccination efforts. Interested parties can contact Amanda Barbosa at amanda.barbosa@usda.gov or by phone at 612-336-3433 for further details.

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    The purpose of this document is to outline a government contracting request for aerial distribution of oral rabies vaccine baits in support of the USDA's National Rabies Management Program. The contract spans three ordering periods, from April 2025 to March 2028, with an estimated quantity of services including aerial rabies bait dispersal and ferry flight hours totaling a ceiling of $7.5 million. The contractor is responsible for providing aircraft, pilots, maintenance, supplies (except for the vaccine), and ensuring quality and safety during operations, adhering to specific regulations such as the Service Contract Act and relevant FAA requirements. A key requirement is the precise and timely dispersal of the vaccine baits across designated areas, primarily in the Eastern U.S., to effectively manage wildlife rabies. The contractor must also develop a quality control program and comply with security requirements. Comprehensive data collection and reporting on flight operations are essential, ensuring details like flight time and distribution rates are communicated effectively to the government. Overall, this initiative reflects a collaborative effort between federal and state entities to manage rabies in wildlife and protect public health through strategic vaccination efforts.
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