Provision of Search and Rescue Equipment Support Services

AMSA arranges for provision of SAR Equipment to the Search and Rescue Units (SRUs) to enable them to conduct SAR operations. SAR Equipment includes (but is not limited to) aircraft component items such as cargo anchors and restraints, aircrew safety (drop master) harnesses, aviation lifejackets, life rafts, de-watering pumps, sea-surface anchor kits, survival kits and parachute assemblies, and self-locating datum marker buoys. In addition, there is other equipment including electronic beacons and radio transceivers, pyrotechnics and other miscellaneous equipment items.

AMSA outsources all SAR Equipment Support Services which are the Services sought through this RFT. The Support Services to be provided may be from one or more locations within Australia but must be capable of supporting all SRUs. Mobilisation and transitioning is to be undertaken in sufficient time to allow the Support Services to commence on 1 July 2017.

The Contractor will be required to provide AMSA with a complete solution that comprises the following main areas of service:

I. Storage and stock management

II. Maintenance activities

III. Logistics

IV. Field Support

For further detail, please refer to all the RFT documentation.