SOLICITATION NOTICE
15 -- Light Observation Helicopters
- Notice Date
- 3/18/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- DHS - Border and Transportation Security, Immigration & Naturalization Service, U.S. Border Patrol: El Paso Flight Operations, 9C Butterfield Trail, El Paso, TX, 79906
- ZIP Code
- 79906
- Solicitation Number
- EFO-3-R-0014
- Point of Contact
- Cheryl Aldridge, Contracting Officer, Phone 915-782-4450 x119, Fax 915-782-4477,
- E-Mail Address
-
cheryl.aldridge@usdoj.gov
- Description
- The U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Flight Operations plans to competitively award a five- year contract (base year plus four one-year options which will be evaluated at time of award) for lightweight observation and patrol single engine helicopters. The fixed price requirement type contract will include requirements for an estimated to 20 helicopters for each performance period of the first contract deliverable within 120 calendar days and each additional helicopter due within 30 calendar days after receipt of order/award, plus overhaul, exchange or new procurement of main components and spare parts, pilot transition training and mechanic factory maintenance training, operating and maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs and provisions for updating of the same, weight and balance data, special tools on an as needed basis, and technical field support. Helicopters shall have a minimum of two year or 1,000 flight hours (whichever comes first) warranty. The helicopters are required FOB origin. The helicopter must: (1) be new and of the latest and most current design and in production, with spare parts readily available; (2) Contain all current and applicable improvements with airworthiness directives, service bulletins and service letters completed and incorporated as of the date of delivery; (3) be FAA certified as a normal category helicopter, all accessories installed to meet mission specifications to be FAA approved by a Supplemental Type Certification (STC) or under a "337" Field Approval; (4) must be able to support a crew of two plus a minimum of two passengers and ancillary avionics and equipment to include externally mounted FLIR and spotlight. If gas turbine engines are utilized, they shall permit starting without external power, and shall be capable of using JP-4, JP-5, ASTM-1655 Type A, A1, and B fuels. Normal seating for the crew compartment shall consist of 2 pilot/co-pilot seats with no configuration in the front for a third seating. The area between the pilot and co-pilot shall be utilized for accessories and avionics equipment. Dual controls will be provided. All seating shall be provided with seat belts, shoulder harnesses and energy attenuating seats. The helicopter will have climate controlled Air Conditioning system installed. An exterior keyed lock shall be provided on all doors. Aircraft design should permit min and max indiscriminate cabin loading without having to move components or using any moveable ballast to keep within certified flight limitations. See the solicitation for specific performance requirements. The contract will be available for other governmental agencies to order helicopters and training. The solicitation will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration's Federal Business Opportunities web site http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. Hard copies of the solicitation document will not be available. The site provides downloading instructions. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this site and interested parties are encouraged to register on the website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. Please note that the issue and closing dates are approximate.
- Record
- SN00281742-W 20030320/030319061547 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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