This bid is for monthly marine mammal aerial surveys in the Gulf of Maine, based at Knox County Regional Airport (KRKD), Owls Head, Maine.
Due
November 30, 2026
16 days left
Location
Owls Head, ME
Maine
Posted on
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Notice ID
202610167
Please quote monthly marine mammal aerial survey services, with a multi-engine aircraft and two pilots, based at Knox County Regional Airport (KRKD), Owls Head, Maine.
Term: Initial service period February 1, 2027 to January 31, 2028.
Standby: Aircraft and two pilots available for a consecutive 15-day window each month, with up to 25 standby days possibly requested.
Flight volume: Up to 45 flight hours and 2,200 nautical miles each month across 46 survey lines.
Extra surveys: Possible New Hampshire surveys totaling up to 50 nautical miles, and quarterly Jordan Basin surveys of about 8 additional hours.
Aircraft: Multi-engine, high-wing, able to fly six-hour missions at 100-knot groundspeed with two pilots and up to three observers.
Crew: Qualified commercial pilot in command and second in command with current medicals and ditching training; Part 135 certification preferred, or Part 91 with an independent safety audit showing Part 135 standards.
Please confirm availability and send your quote by November 30, 2026.
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Deadline: November 30, 2026
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What they need
ScheduleInitial service period February 1, 2027–January 31, 2028; aircraft and two pilots available for a consecutive 15-day standby window each month, with up to 25 standby days potentially requested.
Flight volumeUp to 45 flight hours and 2,200 nautical miles monthly across 46 survey lines; potential additional New Hampshire surveys totaling up to 50 nautical miles and quarterly Jordan Basin surveys of approximately 8 additional hours.
AircraftMulti-engine, high-wing aircraft capable of six-hour missions at 100-knot groundspeed, carrying two pilots and up to three observers with sufficient fuel.
Observer windowsTwo unobstructed bubble windows on each side and at least one opening window suitable for photography.
Equipment and safetyFull IFR instrumentation and certified GPS, marine-band VHF communications, intercom, laptop power, flight tracking at intervals of two minutes or less with shared access, inspected five-person offshore life raft, 406 MHz ELT, first-aid kit, and fire extinguisher.
Crew and operating standardsQualified commercial PIC and SIC with current medicals and aircraft ditching training; Part 135 certification preferred, or Part 91 with an independent safety audit demonstrating Part 135 standards. Maintenance must meet Part 135 standards.
PricingPlease itemize aircraft and pilot standby rates and hourly flight rates, including fuel, aircraft positioning, hangar storage, pilot travel and lodging, tracking services, safety equipment, and applicable insurance. Include rates for additional standby days and survey hours.
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