The Office of Aviation Services supports the Department of the Interior’s mission to manage and protect natural resources through specialized aviation operations essential to wildlife conservation, land management, and emergency response across national wildlife refuges and public lands. Its core fo...
The Office of Aviation Services supports the Department of the Interior’s mission to manage and protect natural resources through specialized aviation operations essential to wildlife conservation, land management, and emergency response across national wildlife refuges and public lands. Its core focus is enabling aerial surveillance, scientific research, and logistical support for field personnel by securing critical aviation infrastructure, particularly hangar facilities near key operational sites. Strategic priorities include maintaining reliable, secure, and geographically distributed aviation support hubs to ensure rapid deployment for resource monitoring, fire suppression, and endangered species tracking. The agency prioritizes operational continuity, environmental compliance, and access to remote regions where ground-based logistics are impractical.
Procurement activity is dominated by the leasing of nonresidential hangar space to support fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft operations. Contracts are typically structured as long-term real property leases, initiated through sources-sought notices and presolicitation actions to identify qualified lessors with suitable airport-adjacent or refuge-proximate facilities. The agency favors flexible, performance-based lease agreements that ensure facility readiness, security, and compatibility with federal aviation regulations.
The primary NAICS code targeted is 531120, reflecting a consistent reliance on commercial real estate lessors for aviation infrastructure. The agency does not utilize set-asides and engages broadly with private property owners and aviation facility operators who can provide secure, FAA-compliant hangar space near U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service sites and other Interior-managed lands. Vendor relationships are transactional and location-driven, with emphasis on geographic proximity to operational needs rather than business size or certification status.
Organized under the Departmental Offices of the Department of the Interior, the Office of Aviation Services operates without a fixed physical location, instead coordinating nationwide aviation support through decentralized lease agreements. It relies exclusively on real property leasing vehicles, with no evidence of procurement for aircraft, maintenance, or fuel services, indicating a narrowly focused infrastructure-enabling role.
