This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE; not a pre-solicitation notice or solicitation for proposals/ quotations. Pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research) (Helo Hoisting Services), the purpose of this notice is to: (1) determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements exists, (2) determine if commercial items suitable to meet the agency’s needs are available or could be modified to meet the agency’s requirements, and (3) determine the commercial practices of company’s engaged in providing the needed service or supply. Pursuant to FAR Part 6 and FAR Part 19, competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action. SCOPE OF WORK: The below was taken from the SOW and intended to provide a general description of this requirement.

The area of operations will be mutually agreed upon by both parties. In general, the area of operations will be located within 45 nautical miles of the New Orleans NAS JRB/Callender airfield. The majority of helicopter operations (Helo Hoisting Services) will be conducted no closer than two (2) nautical miles from shore and no further than 10 nautical miles from shore. 

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code: W099 – LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MISCELLANEOUS
• NAICS Code: 488390 – Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
• Place of Performance: New Orleans, LA
• Original Response Date: Apr 19, 2021 12:00 pm CDT

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