The Naval Air Warfare Center‑Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) at Patuxent River, MD is issuing a four‑year, firm‑fixed‑price contract to provide Contractor Owned Contractor Operated (COCO) helicopter services in support of the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) on Kauai, Hawaii, and the surrounding Hawaiian Operating Area. The contractor will supply and operate helicopters from Barking Sands, performing tasks such as target recovery, visual surveillance, range clearing, personnel transport, hazardous material movement, and fire‑fighting support as required. Flight crews must possess the necessary qualifications and experience for these mission sets. This is a competitive, full‑and‑open solicitation seeking a qualified aviation services provider.
• Scope: COCO helicopter operations (mission‑specific flight services)
• Location: Barking Sands, Kauai, HI (supporting PMRF and Hawaiian OPAREA)
• Duration: 4‑year contract (approximately 1,460 days)
• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price, competitive solicitation
• Required capabilities: Helicopter fleet ownership, qualified flight crews, ability to conduct target recovery, surveillance, transport, hazardous material handling, and fire‑fighting support
• Deliverables: On‑site flight operations, maintenance support, crew scheduling, safety compliance, and reporting to NAWCAD.