Request for Information – Helicopter Leasing
ID: 70Z02325R93150001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDHQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000WASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

NAICS

Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing (532411)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (W015)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f1c685ac9445444eb09eef76c855560c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), is seeking information from vendors regarding the leasing and maintenance of helicopters capable of performing missions currently executed by the USCG's MH-65 platform. The initiative aims to gather capability statements from interested parties, focusing on aircraft that meet specific requirements such as size, FAA certifications, operational capabilities, and maintenance standards necessary for various mission profiles, including aerial intercept, airborne use of force, and search and rescue. This Request for Information (RFI) is crucial for assessing potential contracting strategies and ensuring operational readiness, with vendors also required to provide training support for USCG personnel. Interested vendors should submit detailed capability statements, including Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing, to the primary contact, Monica E. Mende, at monica.e.mende@uscg.mil, or the secondary contact, Sharita L. Leathers, at Sharita.L.Leathers@uscg.mil. It is important to note that this RFI is informational and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Monica E. Mende
    monica.e.mende@uscg.mil
    Sharita L Leathers
    Sharita.L.Leathers@uscg.mil
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    Lease Aircraft RFI.docx
    The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking capability statements from vendors able to lease and maintain helicopters that can perform missions currently executed by the USCG's MH-65 platform. This initiative aims to assess possible contracting strategies based on vendor offerings. Prospective aircraft must meet specific requirements related to size, FAA certifications, operational capabilities, and maintenance standards, ensuring operational readiness for various mission profiles, including aerial intercept, airborne use of force, and search and rescue. Each mission has distinct specifications that aircraft must fulfill, including endurance, payload capacity, and equipment integration. Additionally, vendors are required to provide training support for USCG operators and maintenance personnel. The submission of detailed capability statements is encouraged, including Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing and other specific information relevant to offered aircraft and facilities. Importantly, the RFI emphasizes that it is informational and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals, with no obligation for USCG to award contracts based on responses.
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