V -- Call-When-Needed Aircraft

The Sierra Cascade Province intends to enter into one-year basic ordering agreements for call-when-needed, light fixed-wing aircraft. The aircraft furnished shall be fully operational and provide point-to-point (airport-to-airport) transportation of Government personnel and/or cargo to specified destination(s). The aircraft may also be used for special-use flights such as reconnaissance or air tactical. The furnished aircraft must be based within the Lassen (Susanville/Chester), Modoc (Alturas), or Plumas (Quincy) National Forest areas. Light aircraft will operate out of the contractor?s designated base to other airports throughout the United States. Contractor shall be certificated under Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 121 or 135. Aircraft shall be operated in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations Part 135, Subpart 135.1(b) notwithstanding. Single Engine Aircraft shall be equipped as required by Federal Aviation Regulations Part 135 for VFR flight. Multi-Engine Aircraft shall be equipped as required under Federal Aviation Regulation Part 135, for VFR, IFR, night flights, flights above 10,000 feet, and flights into Group 1 terminal control areas. For further information, please contact Miley Sutherland, (530) 252-6621.