Alberta Purchasing #27TDRAFD262

Alberta Procurement: Intermediate Helicopter with NVIS, Video, and AI for Wildfire Suppression

This procurement opportunity from the Province of Alberta seeks an intermediate helicopter for wildfire suppression, featuring advanced technology integrations. - Government Buyer: - Province of Alberta - Contracting office: J.G. O'Donoghue Building, 7000-113 Street, Edmonton, Alberta - OEMs and Vendors: - Acceptable helicopter models correspond to major OEMs: - Airbus Helicopters (EC135, AS350B3, AS355F2, EC145/H145, H125, H125BLR, AS350B3+, AS350B2, AS350SD1, SD2, FX2) - Bell Helicopter (Bell 429) - Leonardo Helicopters (A119 Koala, A119 Koala MK2) - MBB/Kawasaki (BK177B, C, D) - Other models may be considered upon inquiry - Products/Services Requested: - One intermediate helicopter equipped for wildfire suppression - Must include night vision imaging systems (NVIS), video, and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities - Proponent must own the helicopter at submission and provide documentation - Acceptable models: EC135, AS350B3, AS355F2, N, NP, EC145/H145, AS350B3+, A119 Koala, H125, BK177B, C, D, Bell 429, H125BLR, A119 Koala MK2, AS350B2, AS350SD1, SD2, FX2 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Helicopter must be owned by the proponent at time of proposal - Must be equipped with NVIS, video, and AI systems - Helicopter will be used across Alberta and may be exported outside the province - Contract duration is one year and 100 days, with a possible one-year extension

Description

The Province of Alberta is seeking one intermediate helicopter equipped with night vision imaging systems (NVIS), video, and artificial intelligence capabilities for wildfire suppression. Acceptable helicopter models include EC135, AS350B3, AS355F2, N, NP, EC 145/H145, AS350B3+, A119 Koala, H125, BK177B, C, D, Bell 429, H125BLR, A119 Koala MK2, AS350B2, AS350SD1, SD2, FX2, with other models considered upon inquiry. The helicopter will be positioned across Alberta and may be exported outside the province. The contract duration is one year and 100 days, with a possible extension of one year. Proponents must possess the helicopter at submission with proper documentation.

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