Request for Information (RFI) for the purchase of a used utility helicopter. THIS IS A RFI ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes, and it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this contemplated effort. Furthermore, those who respond to this RFI should not anticipate any feedback with regards to this submission; other than acknowledgement of receipt, if a request for an acknowledgement is requested by the submitter. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP or RFQ. If a solicitation is released, it will be via the Government Wide Point of Entry (GPE) at (http://www.fedbizopps.gov). It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor the website for any information that may pertain to this RFI. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned. The information provided may be utilized by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) in developing its acquisition strategy. REQUIREMENTS: The DOI, Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), in support of the Office of Aviation Services (OAS), seeks information from companies potentially interested in selling a pre-owned utility helicopter meeting the requirements detailed below: Minimum Aircraft Requirements I. 14 CFR 27 or 14 CFR 29 Standard Airworthiness Certificate II. Skid type landing gear III. 2010 or newer IV. Less than 1,500 hours V. Complete maintenance history VI. US registered aircraft VII. Certified for single pilot VFR day/night VIII. Utility interior with six seats (pilot+5) Payload Requirements I. Non-jettisonable (HOGE) of 900 pounds at 25 degrees C at 7,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 25 pound survival kit and fuel for 1.9 hours. Minimum Equipment Requirements: I. Double-strap shoulder harness with automatic or manual locking inertia reel for each front seat occupant II. Shoulder harnesses (either single-strap or double-strap) for each aft cabin occupant III. Cabin cargo tie-down provisions and cargo restraint system IV. Fixed external load capability (cargo baskets) V. Cockpit mounted external load indicator with readout of weight carried on cargo hook. VI. Rotor brake VII. Multi-Function Display (MFD) VIII. Inlet barrier filter IX. Emergency floats X. Wire strike protection system (mechanical) XI. Cargo hook rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the helicopter with a remote cargo hook release system XII. Airframe fuel filter XIII. Pulse lights XIV. Crash resistant fuel cell XV. Dual hydraulics XVI. Wire strike kit XVII. VR window XVIII. Crash resistant fuel cell Required avionics I. (2) P25 compliant Interagency Fire approved radio (TDFM 136 or equivalent) II. (2) Panel mounted VHF-AM aeronautical transceivers III. (1) Permanently installed, panel mounted global positioning system (GPS) IV. Radar Altimeter V. 406 ELT VI. ADS-B compliant transponder VII. TCAS Optional equipment, price each option separately; I. Air conditioning II. Fixed (utility) Floats REQUESTED INFORMATION: If your organization has the potential to provide this aircraft, please provide the following information: 1) Company name, mailing address, DUNS number, and point of contact information 2) Email and web site address (if applicable) 3) Information necessary to demonstrate that the aircraft meets the specifications in this RFI. 4) Current listing price 5) Business Size (NAICS 336411 – Aircraft Manufacturing) Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Submissions should be emailed directly to
[email protected] by 5:00 pm ET, July 31, 2019. Questions concerning this request will only be accepted via email addressed to the Contract Specialist, Brian Workman at
[email protected].