Rotary-Wing Flight Services in Nevada

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for rotary-wing flight services to support wildlife damage management operations in Nevada and bordering states for the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) Program. Additional missions may include disease monitoring, invasive species removal, and emergency response operations.

• Provide safe and effective rotary-wing flight operations.

• Maintain availability with a minimum of 72 hours' notice.

• Conduct flights only during daylight hours and under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions.

• Comply with WS Aviation Safety and Operations Manual, FAA regulations, and other applicable policies.

• Maintain aircraft in full compliance with manufacturer instructions and FAA regulations.

• Provide required pilot qualifications, including Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating and FAA medical certification.

• Submit accurate flight hour documentation, pilot evaluations, and safety reports.

• Wear WS-approved personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Establish and maintain a Contractor Safety Management System (SMS).

• Provide operational availability, coordination, and communication.

• Meet security, background, and eligibility requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm, fixed-price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) commercial services contract.

• Period of Performance: Five ordering periods, each 12 months in duration. The overall contract period spans from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2031.

• Contract Ceiling: $1,500,000.00

• Minimum Contract Value: $7,000.00

• Proposals must be submitted by 04/13/2026 at 1200 CT.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• Specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in this document, but proposals will be evaluated based on submitted information.

• This acquisition is listed as "Unrestricted."

• The quantities listed in the "Schedule of Items" are estimated requirements and not guaranteed.

• The Service Contract Act applies to this contract.

• Specific wage determinations will be provided per task order.

• Insurance requirements are detailed, including PAO endorsement and "Any Airworthiness" certificate endorsement.

• Government-Furnished Property (GFP) will include portable flight following equipment and WS Manuals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a synopsis/solicitation for Rotary-Wing Flight Services in Nevada. The government intends to award a single firm fixed price IDIQ contract with a five-year period of performance.

• The "Statement of Requirement" refers to "Attachment 2 - SOW" for applicable requirements, clauses, and provisions. Specific details of the work are expected to be in this SOW.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity)

• Period of Performance: Five years

• Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

• Evaluation will be based on price, past performance, and technical capability.

• The evaluation criteria outlined in FAR 52.212-2 are not applicable; evaluation will follow FAR 12.203.

• Contractors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive.

• The government will not search for data to cure problems in contractor submissions; the burden of providing complete responses is on the contractor.

• Not specified in this document.

• This document also outlines the USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) as a process for filing agency protests. It details informal and formal protest procedures, including required information, timelines, and election of forum.