Agency: | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF |
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State: | Florida |
Type of Government: | Federal |
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Posted: | Apr 12, 2024 |
Due: | Apr 15, 2024 |
Solicitation No: | 1124928 |
Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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This is a sources sought notice as a means of conducting market research. The USDA APHIS is seeking all interested and capable sources of providing aerial release of sterilized flies Florida and as needed to support additional fruit fly aerial release programs when needed.
USDA APHIS intends to issue one IDIQ contract for these services. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 481219 Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is $25M.
There is no solicitation currently. This is only a source’s sought notice for market research purposes; responses will be used to determine whether this requirement may be set-aside for small business or procured through full and open competition. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quote; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. Interested business (small and large) must provide the following information:
1) Business name and contact information
2) Business Size and confirmation of registration in SAM.gov by providing your SAM UEI Code
3) Capability statements addressing all requirements mentioned in Specification/requirements outlined below, with appropriate documentation supporting if necessary (pictures, resumes, etc.).
Electronic responses are required. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Interested parties who can provide these services with the specifications provided are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice no later than 04/15/2024 at 10:00AM CT. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Kim Yen Tu at, Kimyen.n.tu@usda.gov
SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS of interested parties:
a. Dual VHF NAV-COM's
b. ADS-B Transponder
c. An intercom system with compatible headsets for communications between the pilot and disperser.
5. light Logging System Requirements:
6. Pilot Requirements: A qualified instrument rated Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot with a current First or Second-Class FAA medical certificate for each aircraft who has:
a. More than 1,200 hours total time.
b. More than 250 hours as pilot-in command.
c. More than 200 hours multi-engine time as pilot-in-command if multi-engine aircraft are used.
d. A minimum of 25 hours pilot-in-command time in the make and model of the aircraft to be used, at least 10 hours of which must have been acquired within the preceding 12 calendar months.
e. Ability to operate the electronic guidance system.
7.0 A qualified disperser/copilot for each aircraft that:
a. Has basic mechanical knowledge/skills to learn how to operate, clean, and make minor adjustments to a refrigerated special-purpose insect release machine.
b. Can work in an environment inside an airplane that can cause motion sickness.
c. Can fill out daily work sheets and read maps for tracking and reporting activities.
d. Personnel capable of taking control of the aircraft in the event of an emergency and landing the aircraft safely.
Apr 1, 2024 | [Sources Sought (Original)] Sarasota, FL Aerial Fruit Fly Release |
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