Helicopter Support Services, Mauna Loa Observatory, Hawaii

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking helicopter support services for the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii. This requirement will be fulfilled through an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide specialized air transportation at the observatory's location. The primary place of performance is Kamuela, HI, under NAICS code 481111 for Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation and PSC V119 for Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Transportation: Other. This procurement is designated as a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside.

The solicitation, identified by number 1305M324Q0278, has a response deadline of July 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time. This requirement is managed by the Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with Remo Dela Cruz serving as the point of contact. The solicitation package includes five attachments: an amendment containing government responses to industry questions, a document for submitted questions, the SF1449 solicitation form, a pricing schedule, and the performance work statement.

Offerors must review the entire solicitation to ensure all submission instructions are followed, as non-responsive proposals will not be considered for evaluation or award. Recent updates to the notice include the publication of Amendment 0001 on July 3, 2024, which addresses technical inquiries from potential contractors while maintaining the original July 11 response date. All administrative deadlines and times for this federal opportunity are established in Mountain Time.