SAM #140D0427R0088

Market research for exclusive-use amphibious water-scooping aircraft services

The U.S. Department of the Interior is conducting market research for contractor-operated amphibious aircraft services to support wildland fire suppression. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), through the Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), supporting the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS). - Requirement: Exclusive-use, call-when-needed multi-engine amphibious water-scooping aviation services in the contiguous United States and Alaska. The contractor provides aircraft, crews, insurance, maintenance support, and associated equipment. - Aircraft: Multiple-engine turboprop flying boats with a Standard or Restricted Airworthiness Certificate, certification under 14 CFR 25, and day/night VFR capability. No aircraft quantity, manufacturer, or part number is specified. - Minimum 1,400-gallon capacity for scooping fresh or salt water; 525-pound minimum payload; and four-hour endurance under the stated operating conditions with a 30-minute fuel reserve. - Minimum cruise speed of 180 knots true airspeed under the stated conditions, an IAB-approved or interim-approved gate, and ability to use a 5,000-foot gravel runway under the stated conditions. - Crew and operations: Requirements include an Initial Attack Pilot in Command per aircraft, a mechanic, a relief AKI, and a relief mechanic, as specified in the statement of work. Aircraft may scoop from lakes or rivers or load water at ground locations; chemical fire retardants or suppressants may also be loaded. Water enhancers used with onboard injection systems are prohibited on federal lands or federally contracted aircraft unless requested and approved by the ordering agency. - Use period: 90–160 days of exclusive use, with 24/7 government exclusive use during that period and any extension. The attachment describes a five-year ordering period but also gives a span that appears to cover ten years; the period should be clarified. This is a market-research notice, not a solicitation. - OEMs and vendors: No aircraft OEMs, vendors, or specific aircraft models are named in the provided materials.

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Exclusive Use Multi-Engine Amphibious Water Scooping Aviation Services in contiguous United States and Alaska

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