The Incident Procurement Aviation Branch of the Forest Service, under the Department of Agriculture, is tasked with the acquisition and maintenance of critical aerial assets and ground support equipment necessary for emergency response and incident management. Its core mission focuses on ensuring the operational readiness of aviation fleets through the procurement of chartered passenger and freight air transportation, aircraft engine components, and specialized structural modifications, such as crash attenuating seat assemblies for helicopters.
Incident Procurement Aviation Branch is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. It currently has 2 open contract opportunities.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The Incident Procurement Aviation Branch of the Forest Service, under the Department of Agriculture, is tasked with the acquisition and maintenance of critical aerial assets and ground support equipment necessary for emergency response and incident management. Its core mission focuses on ensuring th...
The Incident Procurement Aviation Branch of the Forest Service, under the Department of Agriculture, is tasked with the acquisition and maintenance of critical aerial assets and ground support equipment necessary for emergency response and incident management. Its core mission focuses on ensuring the operational readiness of aviation fleets through the procurement of chartered passenger and freight air transportation, aircraft engine components, and specialized structural modifications, such as crash attenuating seat assemblies for helicopters. The agency also prioritizes the integration of specialized emergency equipment and upfitting for ground support vehicles to ensure seamless coordination between air and land operations.
Procurement patterns center on aviation support services, nonscheduled chartered flights, and the manufacturing of aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment. The agency frequently utilizes combined and subcontract structures to acquire highly technical modifications and maintenance services. Beyond aviation, there is a consistent requirement for specialized vehicle upfitting, including the installation of emergency lighting, security partitions, and reflective decals for incident response fleets.
The agency primarily targets vendors within the air transportation support and chartered flight sectors, as well as specialized automotive repair and aircraft manufacturing industries. There is a strong preference for Small Business Administration set-asides, indicating a strategic commitment to utilizing small business capabilities for both high-tech aviation components and general vehicle maintenance services.
The Incident Procurement Aviation Branch operates as a specialized procurement arm within the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture. Its organizational scope encompasses the full lifecycle of aviation asset management, ranging from the leasing and chartering of large jet transportation to the engineering and maintenance of aircraft engines and navigation systems.
Procurement Analytics
Where Incident Procurement Aviation Branch directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Incident Procurement Aviation Branch and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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