RFI-Helicopter Transportation Support Services
ID: SS_SWHelo_2025Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONAIR AND MARINE CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/30d6f9e6515a475795c7277c3fb307eb/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Helicopter Transportation Support Services. This RFI aims to gather insights for market research and planning purposes, focusing on the transportation of personnel and equipment to remote communication sites across California and Texas, primarily for the maintenance and repair of land mobile radio systems that support border operations. The contractor will be responsible for scheduling flights for maintenance visits and addressing emergency transport needs, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations for passenger and cargo transport. Interested vendors must submit their responses by 5:00 p.m. EST on January 9, 2025, with a preliminary Q&A period concluding on January 6, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Cesar Granados at cesar.v.granados@associcates.cbp.dhs.gov or Khalid Elhillali at khalid.a.elhillali@cbp.dhs.gov.

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    Cesar Granados
    cesar.v.granados@associcates.cbp.dhs.gov
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    Southwest Helo Support RFI.pdf
    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Helicopter Transportation Support Services. This RFI is intended for market research and planning only and does not commit the Government to procure any services. CBP seeks information regarding helicopter transport services needed to move personnel and equipment to remote communication sites across California and Texas, primarily for the maintenance and repair of land mobile radio systems supporting border operations. The contractor will be responsible for planning scheduled flights for maintenance visits, as well as addressing emergency situations requiring immediate transport. They must provide suitable transport for both passengers and cargo, which may include various components like antennas and equipment, under FAA regulations. Additionally, safety equipment and accommodations for crew members are required. Responses from interested vendors are due by 5:00 p.m. EST on January 9, 2025, with a preliminary Q&A period ending on January 6, 2025. The document serves to engage potential contractors through informative inquiries without implying future contract commitments.
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