Helicopter Support Services, Mauna Loa Observatory, Hawaii

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting proposals for an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide helicopter support services for the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii. This requirement is categorized under NAICS 481111 for Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation and PSC V119 for Other Transportation, Travel, and Relocation services. The procurement is designated as a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside. Services will be performed in Kamuela, Hawaii, to facilitate transportation and logistics for the observatory’s operations.

Prospective contractors must follow specific submission instructions outlined in the solicitation to ensure their proposals are considered responsive for evaluation and award. The solicitation includes five attachments, featuring the performance work statement, a pricing schedule, and official government responses to industry questions. Administrative oversight for this requirement is managed by the Department of Commerce’s NOAA office, with Remo Dela Cruz serving as the point of contact.

The deadline for submitting offers is July 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time. This solicitation, identified by number 1305M324Q0278, was originally published on June 27, 2024, and was subsequently amended on July 3, 2024, to incorporate responses to questions received during the inquiry period. All requirements for the IDIQ contract are detailed across the provided solicitation documents and amendment metadata.