Provision of On-Call Air Ambulance Services with Fixed Wing Aircraft and Rotary Wing Aircraft in Latin America

The United Nations seeks capacity for the provision of On-Call Non-Guaranteed Air Ambulance Services with Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing Aircraft in Latin America. The services are required on an ad-hoc (non- exclusive) basis. The primary operating area will include but not be limited to Latin America, but primarily in the Caribbean, and if the need arises, other Regions worldwide. The main operating base will be required to be in the Latin American Region. Operators must be able to provide the following:

Aeromedical Evacuation, air transportation of any injured or sick person or personnel.
Aircraft capacity and configuration: the aircraft must be fitted with an approved system for transportation of passengers and AME configuration. The aircraft and services required include medical capability, medical personnel, medical interior and medical supplies (equipment, consumables, pharmaceuticals), medical records, patient’s rights.

Technical Specifications:

• Multi engine Jet, turboprop, or multi turboshaft engines (helicopters) using jet A-1 fuel
• Two pilots and adequate flight attendant/s may be required for each flight
• Aircraft may be required to fly at any time, day (and when authorized, at night)
• High/Hot operational capability
• Aircraft should have the capability of flying in controlled airspace under IFR and must have the proper equipment to fly in IMC conditions
• Operated in compliance with Annex 6, Part III to the Convention
• Aircraft should comply with the regulations of the local CAA regarding the age restriction
• Aircraft should have Field self-start capability