Aviation Training Program (Helo Hoisting Services)

The United States Coast Guard, Director of Operational Logistics (DOL-9), is seeking vessel services to support the Aviation Training Program at Air Station Traverse City in Michigan. Under solicitation 70Z08422QBB910600, the contractor is responsible for providing and operating one or more vessels specifically equipped to facilitate helicopter hoisting operations. This requirement supports ongoing aviation training mandates for Coast Guard personnel and will be executed in Traverse City, Michigan.

This procurement is conducted as a Total Small Business set-aside (SBA) using simplified procedures for commercial items. The acquisition is classified under NAICS 488390, Other Support Activities for Water Transportation, and PSC V124, Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Transportation: Marine Charter. Administrative oversight is provided by the Base Procurement and Contracting office (DOL-95) with Vicente M. Macho serving as the point of contact.

Responses to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due by December 30, 2021. The solicitation package includes three attachments: the primary Request for Quotations (RFQ) and a Department of Labor Wage Determination. Performance is governed by the standards outlined in the RFQ to ensure the safety and efficacy of helicopter-to-vessel hoisting maneuvers.