Basic Information

Reference Number

AB-2024-01335

Issuing Organization

Alberta Public Sector

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

25TDRAFD229

Title

Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) Equipped Heavy Lift Helicopter

Source ID

APC

Agreement Types

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement(CETA)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA) / Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA)

World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP)

TCA

Details

Location

Alberta

Dates

Publication

2024/02/16 02:00:00 AM EST

Closing Date

2024/03/28 04:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Aaron Barnhardt

N/A

Description

For the primary purpose of wildfire suppression, the Province requires the services of one (1) heavy helicopter with an external lift capacity of no less than 3,175 kg (7,000 lbs) with night vision imaging systems (NVIS) operations capability.

Acceptable helicopter models include:

AS 332 L1
Bell 214 ST
Sikorsky S61

Other helicopter models may be considered at the discretion of the Province. Please submit a written inquiry to the Contracting Manager regarding all inquiries specific to equivalent models.

The helicopter will be positioned as required throughout Alberta, and may be exported outside the province if required. The helicopter may be repositioned with minimal notice and for indefinite periods of time. The Province will guarantee 100 consecutive days for each helicopter, in each year of the Contract. There are no guaranteed flying hours during the Core Period

For more information on this solicitation, please click on the following link:

http://vendor.purchasingconnection.ca/Opportunity.aspx?Guid=cf784524-b78d-cf65-1450-39c2ed490000 (opens in a new window)

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