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LEADING EDGE AVIATION, LLC 406 BURRELL AVE LEWISTON ID 83501-4524 US

UEI: SLED_D5B72E027EE7C3EF

LEADING EDGE AVIATION, LLC 406 BURRELL AVE LEWISTON ID 83501-4524 US is a federal contractor, registered under UEI SLED_D5B72E027EE7C3EF. It has been awarded $25,075,664 in federal contracts. Primary work spans Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating and Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation. Top awarding agencies include Department Of The Interior.

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Leading Edge Aviation, LLC specializes in aerial application and specialized flight services. Their core capabilities include the precision application of herbicides for vegetation management and land treatment, as well as the provision of helicopter flight services for wildlife support, specificall...

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Department Of The Interior$25.1M100%

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115112 - Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating$24.5M97.6%481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation$600.0K2.4%

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New Tractor SupplyThis subcontract agreement involves the procurement of one new tractor unit intended for prime contractors working on Government of Ontario projects. The selected provider is responsible for sourcing and configuring the vehicle to ensure it meets all technical requirements outlined in RFB 26-13, culminating in the final delivery of the unit. The project is managed by the St. Lawrence Parks Commission under the Government of Ontario and is based in Canada. Interested parties must adhere to the timeline established by the posting date of October 29, 2026, with a response deadline set for November 12, 2026.

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Aerial Survey Aviation ServicesThis subcontract for Aerial Survey Aviation Services involves performing flight operations for prime contractors supporting Boreal Caribou surveys for the Government of Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources. The selected provider will execute aerial survey patterns using fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft to locate and track collared caribou groups within remote boreal environments. Key deliverables include the completion of specified flight hours and the successful observation of target wildlife. Qualified providers must hold a Commercial Pilot License and strictly adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety requirements pertaining to remote flight operations. The contract is based in Canada, with a response deadline of November 27, 2026.

Natural Resources

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T--NHOTIC AV SYSTEM REPLACEMENT

Solicitation # 140L4326Q0126

Solicitation 140L4326Q0126 is a request for a firm-fixed-price commercial service contract to replace the audio-visual systems at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Oregon. The scope of work includes the installation of AV systems in the Flagstaff Gallery, Orientation Gallery, Trading Camp, Camp Life, and the Public Address System, as well as updating the sound and lighting systems in the Leo Adler Theater. Additionally, the contractor is required to install interactive kiosks, create a small-scale greenscreen studio for tele-learning, and replace all associated low and medium voltage wiring and communication cabling. The contractor is responsible for all equipment, labor, and materials, including electrical work and the disposal of installation debris, while the government will provide the digital content for loading and testing. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238210, with a period of performance from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2028. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous offer considering technical approach, past performance on similar contracts, and fair and reasonable pricing. Proposals must be submitted in separate price and non-price sections via email. The contract incorporates Buy American requirements and mandates that all payment requests be processed electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform System. Performance must adhere to OSHA regulations, building codes, and ABA compliance.

Oregon State Office

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Market Survey for Helicopter Services for the FAA between Juneau and other Sites in Alaska

Solicitation # 697DCK-27-R-00039

697DCK Regional Acquisitions Svcs

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V--Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Yosemite

Solicitation # 140D0426R0068

Solicitation 140D0426R0068 is an Indefinite Quantity contract set aside for small businesses to provide exclusive use helicopter flight services at Yosemite National Park, with a designated reporting base at Crane Flat Helbase. The contractor is responsible for providing a turbine engine aircraft with skid landing gear and dual hydraulics, capable of a 1,500-pound non-jettisonable payload at 7,000 feet pressure altitude and 30 degrees Celsius. Operations involve transporting personnel and cargo for natural resource missions, including search and rescue, fire suppression, aerial ignition, and law enforcement reconnaissance, often operating between 2,000 and 14,000 feet MSL in temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius. The scope of work requires the provision of all pilots, fuel, and a fuel servicing vehicle, with pilots holding at least an FAA commercial pilot certificate and rotorcraft-helicopter rating. The government will award the contract based on best value, utilizing a tradeoff analysis where technical capability, organizational safety, and past performance are weighted equally and are significantly more important than the total evaluated price. Performance periods are estimated for Year Two (March 2028 to February 2029) and Year Three (March 2029 to February 2030). Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform with required Aircraft Use Reports. Strict equipment standards apply, including specific high-visibility markings for rotor blades and color-coded fuel identification for servicing vehicles. Proposals must be submitted via email to the Interior Business Center and organized into volumes covering the offer, technical capability, and organizational safety.

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CFMETR Helicopter Support III

Solicitation # W8482-275834/A

The Department of National Defence is soliciting the exclusive services of one float-equipped helicopter and pilot to support Canadian Armed Forces and United States Navy operations at the Nanoose Range within the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges in Nanoose Bay, British Columbia. The contract period runs from June 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032. Primary responsibilities include the movement of personnel and equipment across an operational area encompassing Vancouver Island, the State of Washington, and the Straits of Georgia and Juan de Fuca. Additionally, the contractor must provide specialized support for experimental tests, such as launching exercise torpedoes, utilizing slung magnetic field sensors, performing air-over flights for sensor testing, and providing photography and videography of test vehicles. The contractor is also required to maintain a complete on-site refueling capability at CFMETR in accordance with CAF fire regulations. This solicitation is restricted to Canadian suppliers and is excluded from trade agreement obligations due to national security exceptions. Award will be granted to the lowest priced compliant bid following a three-phase evaluation process that verifies financial compliance, mandatory eligibility criteria, and technical requirements. Mandatory technical specifications include a valid Transport Canada Air Operator Certificate, a Canadian Transportation Agency domestic license, and P25 encryption for secure communications. Security requirements are stringent, requiring the contractor to maintain a NATO SECRET facility security clearance. Payment is processed via direct deposit within 30 days of receiving a compliant invoice. The contractor operates as an independent entity and must provide comprehensive aircraft charter insurance, with liability coverage based on the number of passenger seats.

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Certified Flight Crew ServicesThis subcontract for Certified Flight Crew Services supports the State of Maine Department of Marine Resources in conducting marine mammal survey projects. The selected provider will perform flight operations as both Pilot in Command and Second in Command, with responsibilities including the management of FAA flight plans, weight and balance calculations, and the delivery of monthly safety briefings. The scope of work entails providing flight crew services for a maximum of 45 flight hours per month. To qualify for this role, personnel must hold unrestricted Commercial Pilot Certificates and have completed an Aircraft Ditching Course certification. The opportunity was posted on October 28, 2026, with a response deadline of November 30, 2026. This project falls under NAICS code 481211 for non-scheduled charter air transport.

Marine Resources

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Provision of Multi-Engine High-Wing Survey AircraftThis subcontract involves the supply or lease of a multi-engine, high-wing aircraft to support prime contractors conducting marine mammal survey projects for the State of Maine Department of Marine Resources. The required aircraft must adhere to Appendix G specifications, featuring bubble windows, IFR instrumentation, a minimum operational range of six hours, and integrated marine band VHF COMM and automated flight following systems. The selected provider must ensure the aircraft is available for 15 days per month. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 481211, with a response deadline set for November 30, 2026.

Marine Resources

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Type I Helicopter Service

Solicitation # 140D0427R0110

Solicitation 140D0427R0110 is a total small business set-aside for the Department of the Interior, specifically the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, to provide Type I exclusive use helicopter flight services for initial-attack firefighting operations. The contract is structured as an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with a five-year period of performance from May 1, 2027, to April 30, 2032. The primary place of performance is based in Boise, Idaho, with an exclusive use window of 150 days occurring annually from May 15 to October 11. The government will utilize a best value source selection process, prioritizing technical capability, organizational safety, past performance, and a capability narrative over evaluated price. Technical evaluations focus on whether the proposed aircraft meets minimum requirements, while strict quality standards are enforced regarding aircraft maintenance, high-visibility paint schemes, and safety equipment. Contractors must adhere to FAA and IS-BAO standards and provide pilots with specific certifications. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform and strict adherence to fuel marking and packaging regulations under 49 CFR Part 172.

Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

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USWFS Exclusive Use Smokejumper Aircraft Dash 8

Solicitation # 140D0427R0118

The Department of the Interior, through the Interior Business Center, is soliciting proposals for an indefinite-quantity, 100% small business set-aside contract to provide two contractor-operated and maintained exclusive use fixed-wing, turbine-powered multi-engine land airplanes. These aircraft will support the United States Wildland Fire Service in smokejumper operations, including resource management, search and rescue, and wildland fire attacks. Primary operations are based in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and Boise, Idaho, with a performance period of 120 calendar days from May 1, 2031, to August 29, 2031. The contract includes an optional 30-day extension period. The government will award up to two single IDIQ contracts based on a tradeoff analysis where technical capability, organizational safety, and past performance are weighted significantly more than the total evaluated price. Requirements include the provision of a Smokejumper Instructor Pilot available within 24 hours of request and pilots who meet strict FAA certification and training standards, including a 15-hour USWFS orientation. Aircraft must be approved by the Interagency Smokejumper Aircraft Screening and Evaluation Subcommittee and undergo rigorous inspections for safety, cleanliness, and operational readiness. Proposals must be submitted via email by December 2, 2026, and must include detailed pricing for daily availability and flight hours.

Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

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Agricultural Chemical and Fertilizer ApplicationThis subcontract for Agricultural Chemical and Fertilizer Application involves providing specialized services for prime contractors supporting Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources food plot programs. The selected contractor will be responsible for applying fertilizers and chemicals to specific areas designated by the area manager using appropriate spreaders and sprayers, ensuring the delivery of treated and fertilized acreage. Strict adherence to EPA and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service restrictions regarding restricted-use herbicides is required for this engagement. The opportunity is listed under NAICS code 115112 and is managed through the Kentucky Finance Facilities agency, with a response deadline set for November 19, 2026.

Finance Facilities

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Airborne Special Operations Testing Directorate Wet Blade Hours IDIQ

Solicitation # W91247-27-Q-A004

Solicitation W91247-27-Q-A004 is a total small business set-aside for the Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate to provide non-personal flight services for military Static Line and Military Free Fall parachute operations at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. This Firm Fixed Price IDIQ contract has a minimum value of 500 dollars and a maximum ceiling of 500,000 dollars. The period of performance runs from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2031, with a potential six-month extension to April 30, 2032. The government estimates a requirement of 30 flight hours per year, totaling 150 hours over the life of the contract. The contractor must provide aircraft, such as a CASA 212 or equivalent, capable of landing on dirt runways of at least 1,400 feet, supporting 6,000 pounds of cargo with internal roller systems, and transporting up to 20 combat troops. All operations must comply with FAA safety and maintenance regulations and DoD commercial aviation policies. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, evaluating mission capability across aircraft performance, staffing, and maintenance compliance. Invoicing is managed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and performance is monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan with strict adherence to flight departure timelines and safety thresholds.

W6QM Micc Fdo Ft Bragg

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DPAA Papua New Guinea Helicopter Requirement

Solicitation # HTC71126RE147

United States Transportation Command is soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contract to provide rotary-wing aviation support services in Papua New Guinea for the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. The contractor must provide up to three helicopters simultaneously to support one to three remote recovery missions per year, with each mission lasting between 14 and 90 days. Required services include passenger and cargo transport, sling load operations, mission planning, and 24/7 on-call MEDEVAC capabilities. Proposed aircraft must be AS350, BK 117, Bell 212, or similar models that meet specific Performance Work Statement standards. The base period of performance runs from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028, with four subsequent option years and a six-month extension. To be eligible for award, offerors must be rated acceptable in business compliance and technical capability. The government will utilize a best-value tradeoff process where past performance is weighted more heavily than price. Critical requirements for award include active DoD Commercial Airlift Review Board approval, a valid Air Operator Certificate from the Papua New Guinea Civil Aviation Safety Authority, and compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 1. Proposals must be submitted in four separate volumes: Business Compliance, Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. The final deadline for all new proposal submissions is November 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, and offerors must formally acknowledge receipt of Amendments 0001 and 0002 to be considered.

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Wildlife Habitat & Food Plot ManagementThis subcontract for Wildlife Habitat and Food Plot Management involves the establishment and maintenance of dedicated wildlife food plots on Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources land lease projects. The contractor is responsible for managing 175 acres by planting specific seed types and maintaining crops for wildlife as directed by the Supervising Biologist. Work requires the use of soil preparation equipment and broadcast seeders to ensure successful plot establishment. The selected contractor must provide annual reports detailing the acreage managed and the specific seed types utilized. This project falls under NAICS code 115112 and is managed through the Kentucky Finance Facilities agency. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of November 18, 2026.

Finance Facilities

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AS27-123 Central Utah Aerial Seeding Project Phase 1 - 2026

Solicitation # AS27-123

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing and the Division of Wildlife Resources are seeking a single contract award for the Central Utah Aerial Seeding Project Phase 1 - 2026. This Invitation for Bids aims to secure a responsive and responsible vendor to perform aerial seeding across three specific project areas: the Widemouth 2 Fire Rehab Project Phase I (3,964 acres), the Watts Mtn Phase II Project (2,210 acres), and the Tower Fire Aerial Seeding Project (206 acres), totaling 6,380 acres. The performance period is strictly scheduled from November 4, 2026, through November 16, 2026. Bids must be submitted on a cost-per-acre basis, and the award will be granted to the lowest total cost responsive and responsible vendor. Technical requirements mandate that aircraft be equipped with GPS for 100% coverage and maintain a maximum 80-foot seeding swath width to prevent stripping. The use of drones is strictly prohibited, and operations must be postponed if wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour. Upon completion, the contractor must provide electronic coverage documentation in UTM projection North America Datum 1983. The contractor is responsible for securing flight operations from airports in Redmond, Fillmore, or Richfield, Utah. Administrative requirements include maintaining Commercial General Liability insurance with limits of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, as well as statutory Workers' Compensation. Vendors must certify compliance with E-Verify, anti-boycott laws regarding the State of Israel, and various non-discrimination statutes. Invoices must be submitted within 30 days of delivery and will be paid within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice. The State Entity reserves the right to inspect deliverables within 30 days of delivery to ensure conformity with the specified standards before final acceptance.

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Cherry Fire Aerial Seeding

Solicitation # CS27-114

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Division of Wildlife Resources, is soliciting quotes for aerial seeding services for the Cherry Fire project in Tooele County. The scope of work involves the application of a seed mix consisting of grasses, shrubs, and forbs across 4,651 total acres at elevations between 5,700 and 6,700 feet. Specifically, the contractor must apply seed at a rate of 12 lbs/acre over 704 acres of TLA lands and 18 lbs/acre over 3,947 acres of private lands. All work must be completed by November 11, 2026. Technical requirements include the use of GPS technology to ensure 100% coverage and a requirement to begin seeding by 8:00 a.m. to minimize drift, with the government reserving the right to postpone operations if wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest cost, with bids required on a cost-per-acre basis. Selected vendors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, as well as statutory Workers' Compensation insurance. Administrative terms specify that deliveries are F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with a 30-day window for the state to accept or reject deliverables. Invoices must be submitted within 30 days of delivery, and payments are due within 30 days of invoice execution. Contractors must also comply with the Utah Government Data Privacy Act and certify compliance regarding anti-boycott actions, forced labor restrictions, and E-Verify registration for personnel employed in Utah.

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Mechanical Fuels Treatment & MasticationThis subcontract for Mechanical Fuels Treatment and Mastication involves performing mechanical fuels treatment and slash management for prime contractors on USDA Forest Service projects in South Lake Tahoe. The scope of work requires the use of masticators and brush chippers to treat logging slash greater than one inch in diameter and three feet in length, ensuring the forest floor meets specific depth and diameter requirements. Specifically, slash must be masticated to an average depth of six inches, with machine piling of fuels between eight and fifteen feet in diameter required in areas where mastication exceeds the six inch depth limit. The opportunity is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 115112 and is managed by the Stewardship Contracting Branch of the USDA Forest Service. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 2, 2026.

Stewardship Contracting Branch Usda-Fs

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V--Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Everglad

Solicitation # 140D0426Q0654

Solicitation 140D0426Q0654 is a request for quotes for Exclusive Use Type III Helicopter Flight Services to support South Florida Parks and Preserves, specifically Everglades National Park. This single-award IDIQ contract, set aside for small businesses under NAICS 481211, has an anticipated period of performance from May 1, 2027, through April 30, 2032, with a total ceiling amount of 4,000,000 dollars. The contract includes a minimum guarantee of 230 flight hours for the base year and allows for an additional six-month option period that may be exercised multiple times throughout the performance period. The government will award the contract based on the most advantageous offer, prioritizing technical capability, organizational safety, and past performance over total evaluated price. Technical requirements mandate the proposal of two aircraft meeting minimum specifications, while personnel requirements for pilots include a commercial certificate, a second-class medical certificate, and extensive flight experience, including 1,500 total helicopter hours and 50 hours in the specific make and model offered. Awardees must adhere to strict safety management systems, specific aircraft and fuel vehicle marking standards, and Department of Labor wage determinations. Invoicing is processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform System using signed Aircraft Use Reports.

Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

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