Heated Hangar Storage Space for WAPA Helicopter N620DE in Phoenix, AZ

The Department of Energy/Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) intends to award on a single source basis to KCIC, of Chico, CA the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), Soliciting from a Single Source, a regional base storage hangar for its helicopter N620DE stationed at the Folsom, CA Regional Office. This Notice of Intent to Sole Source is to notify any interested parties of WAPA’s intent to award directly to KCIC.

The Government intends to acquire these services using the provisions, clauses, and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. This is a sole source requirement to KCIC , as they are the historic provider of the required services for the SNR regional helicopter located in Folsom, CA. If WAPA identifies no other capable sources by 01/10/2024, WAPA will issue a firm-fixed-price contract to KCIC for a base year and four (4) one-year options.

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement, in writing, no later than the response date. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill the requirement listed below:

• The hangar shall be secure, enclosed and heated with a smooth hard level surface space large enough to park a flight ready Bell 407 helicopter with no protruding objects or aircraft impeding the ability to rotate the main rotor and tail rotors 360 degrees, approximately 40’X38’.

Specific aircraft ground handling may be required. • Immediate 24 hour / 7 days a week access by the WAPA crew to the helicopter and flight ramp must be available utilizing wheels, Heli porter, or helipad to tow to a designated area away from other aircraft allowing safe distances for departures and arrivals from the flight ramp. • Minor maintenance such as inspections that require cowling and rotor remove and replace must be allowed to be performed by current WAPA contracted maintenance personnel. • An available storage area for three (3) 36”X48”X72” supply lockers and small lockable toolbox nearby the helicopter.

A designated aircraft washing location with appropriate clean water available and approved drainage. • Jet-A fueling on the airport, nearby overnight auto parking must be available. A common area for use by the WAPA Flight crew should be within a 5-minute walking distance from the helicopter storage location with lavatory facilities available. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 488119, and the size standard is $35.0M annually.

A determination by the Government whether to compete the proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received from all responsible sources will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. This notice of intent is not a competitive Request for Quotation (RFQ). No solicitation package will be publicly issued.

In accordance with FAR 5.207, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government whether to compete the proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received from all responsible sources will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Inquiries will only be accepted via e-mail to Wes Aumiller at aumiller@wapa.gov. No telephone requests will be honored.