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WESTERN MONTANA AVIATION

UEI: DQDNH2NQCH55

WESTERN MONTANA AVIATION is a federal contractor, registered under UEI DQDNH2NQCH55. It has been awarded $6,935,474 in federal contracts. Primary work spans Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation, Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation, and Support Activities for Forestry. Top awarding agencies include Department Of Agriculture and Other agencies (1 agencies, <0.5% each).

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UEI Code

DQDNH2NQCH55

Federal Contracting Overview

Award totals, agency breakdown, NAICS distribution, and geographic footprint.

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Awards Count

49

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49

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Prime · all time

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Award Analytics & Distribution

Awards by Agency

Department Of Agriculture$6.9M99.8%

Other agencies (1 agencies, <0.5% each)$11.0K0.2%

Awards by NAICS

481212 - Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation$3.1M44.3%481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation$3.0M43.9%115310 - Support Activities for Forestry$349.4K5%

- Unknown NAICS$264.9K3.8%

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation$201.8K2.9%

Awards by Agency Over Time

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San Poil Forest stocking Survey 2027

Solicitation # Stocking Survey 2027

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry, is soliciting bids for five stocking survey contracts (SP-01-SSUR-27 through SP-05-SSUR-27) to be performed on the Colville Indian Reservation. The scope of work covers approximately 1,443 acres and 2,241 plots across the .30 mile, Swawilla, Summit North, and Williams Flats areas. Contractors are required to conduct survival and stocking surveys, submitting a detailed work plan that includes estimated daily acreage and completion schedules. Performance is measured by a Contract Officer's Representative (COR) who inspects at least 20 percent of plots; an accuracy rate of 85 percent or greater is required for acceptance, while full payment is tied to an accuracy rate of 95 percent and above. A 20 percent holdback will be withheld from all payments until all contract requirements are fulfilled. Award evaluations are based on technical qualifications and price reasonableness, with a strong preference given to certified Indian preference eligible firms. Bidders must submit a comprehensive packet including a Debarment Form, Title ID Certification, Bid Evaluation Form, and a TERO Compliance and Utilization Form. Additionally, contractors must provide liability insurance and adhere to tribal Occupational Safety Health Administration (IOSHA) standards. Those utilizing subcontractors or employees must submit a contracting and training plan to the TERO office. Failure to meet quality standards requires the contractor to rework the affected unit at no cost to the Tribe within two days of notification.

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San Poil Forest, 3 commercial thinning contracts

Solicitation # thinningcontract2026.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry and the Tribal Employment Rights Office, is soliciting bids for three commercial pre-commercial thinning contracts located in the 30 Mile Logging area of the Colville Indian Reservation. The scope of work involves thinning operations across three specific units: SP-06-PCT-27 (39.7 acres), SP-07-PCT-27 (33.0 acres), and SP-08-PCT-27 (37.0 acres). Key technical requirements include the felling of overtopped or suppressed trees, the removal of all mistletoe-infected trees, and specific slash management to create a uniform fuel bed. Quality standards mandate that stumps be cut below five inches and that brush or hardwoods interfering with leave trees be cleared within a four-foot radius. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled 30 Mile PCT 2027 and deposited in the San Poil Forestry Drop-Off Box at the Mt. Tolman Complex by 4:00 PM on November 2, 2026. The award process emphasizes Indian Preference and requires bidders to provide a bid per acre and a total bid price. Essential submission documents include a work plan, bid sheet, debarment certification, TERO compliance forms, and proof of liability insurance. Contractors must also obtain a BIA Trader License and adhere to TOSHA safety standards. Payment terms include a 20 percent withholding until final approval, with partial payments authorized for units exceeding 10 acres. Final acceptance is contingent upon a final inspection by the Contracting Officer's Representative and the complete removal of all debris from the units.

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Contractors, San Poil Forestry, Stocking Surveys

Solicitation # StockingSurvey2026.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through the San Piol District Forestry, is soliciting bids for the completion of five stocking surveys. The required performance areas for these surveys include Swmville, Williams Flats, 30 mile, and Summit North. This solicitation is issued by a tribal organization based in Washington. Interested parties must submit their bids no later than 4:00pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Bid packets are available for pickup at San Piol Forestry located at the Mt Lohmman Complex. For further inquiries regarding this requirement, contacts are available via telephone at 634-3130 or 634-3129.

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Pre-Commercial Thinning and Forest Health LaborThis subcontract for Pre-Commercial Thinning and Forest Health Labor involves providing manual thinning services for prime contractors on forestry projects within the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. The scope of work includes felling suppressed, overtopped, or mistletoe-infected trees and managing slash through bucking and limbing to establish uniform fuel beds in accordance with IPS guidelines. The final deliverables are thinned forest units that adhere to strict spacing and slash specifications. Qualified providers must hold a BIA Trader License and maintain full compliance with TOSHA safety standards. The opportunity was posted on October 15, 2026, with a response deadline of November 2, 2026. This project falls under NAICS code 115310 and is managed by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.

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Tree and Brush ClearingThis subcontract for Tree and Brush Clearing involves providing vegetation removal services for prime contractors working on Lakehead Region Conservation Authority floodway projects. The scope of work requires the cutting and removal of brush, woody vegetation, and trees with a diameter of 150mm or greater, including those that are dead, leaning, or fallen. Contractors are expected to utilize chainsaws and brush chippers to ensure the floodway areas are completely cleared of all designated debris. The opportunity was posted on October 15, 2026, with a response deadline of October 27, 2026. Classified under NAICS code 115310, the project is managed through the bids&tenders platform. The primary objective is the delivery of a fully cleared floodway area in accordance with the specified project requirements.

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Mechanical Site Prep – Drum Chopping

Solicitation # 12444726Q0069

Solicitation 12444726Q0069 is a firm fixed price request for quotations issued by the USDA Forest Service for mechanical site preparation using a double drum chopper in the Ocala National Forest across Lake, Putnam, and Marion Counties. The project involves single and double chopping treatments to prepare timber harvest areas and support vegetation management, specifically targeting vegetation up to 6 inches in diameter. The scope of work includes 1,175 acres of single chopping, 397 acres of double chopping, and an optional add-on of 715 acres. The period of performance is scheduled from November 16, 2026, to February 26, 2027. This requirement is a 100 percent Small Business Set-Aside. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, supervision, materials, and equipment, including a chopper weighing at least 24,000 lbs with a minimum travel angle of 12 degrees. A daily production rate of 50 acres is required, and tractors must be equipped with fire extinguishers and roll-over protective structures. Award will be based on best value, prioritizing the highest technically rated offeror with fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable past performance. Quotes, including a technical approach, project timeline, and resume-style summaries of past experience, are due by October 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.

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F--BLM WRFO Crooks Park Cut & Pile

Solicitation # 140DWF27QL001

Solicitation 140DWF27QL001 is a request for quotes issued by the Bureau of Land Management White River Field Office for fuels management services at Crooks Park, located approximately 20 miles east of Meeker, Colorado. The project requires the manual cutting and piling of standing and downed trees, seedlings, saplings, brush, and excess slash across approximately 25 acres to reduce wildland fire risk. The work involves mixed conifer and aspen vegetation and must be performed using contractor-furnished crews and chainsaws. The period of performance is scheduled from July 16, 2027, to November 15, 2027, with a requirement to meet a minimum Acceptable Quality Level of 85 percent. This procurement is a total set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 115310 and will be awarded as a firm fixed-price contract using the lowest price technically acceptable selection method. To be considered, offerors must be active in SAM.gov and provide their UEI and CAGE code along with a technical capability narrative of no more than five pages, evidence of two relevant projects completed or ongoing by the prime contractor within the last five years, and pricing. Quotes are due by October 30, 2026, at 2:30 PM MT and must be submitted via email to the contracting officer. Payment for completed work will be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform.

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Air Operations Support Contract

Solicitation # 70FB7027I00000002

The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Support Section, has issued a Sources Sought Notice under solicitation number 70FB7027I00000002 for an Air Operations Support Contract. The agency is seeking a dedicated air transportation and ground support mechanism to transport senior officials, emergency response teams, and mission-critical equipment during both declared and undeclared emergencies. The requirement specifically calls for two identically configured Challenger 650 aircraft to ensure fleet redundancy and concurrent operating capability. These assets must be available 24/7/365 for operations across the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), including U.S. territories such as Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Technical requirements for the aircraft include the integration of MX-20 IR/EO technology, onboard edge computing for processing raw sensor data mid-flight, and high-availability connectivity via Starlink, Starshield, or equivalent architectures. The system must support secure communications, including SATCOM, end-to-end cryptographic security with FIPS compliance, and executive voice and emergency command links. Aircraft must comply with Part 91/Public Aircraft Operations and all applicable FAA and environmental regulations. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement not exceeding ten pages by October 19, 2026. Submissions must include company identification, SAM registration details, and business size for NAICS code 481219. The government is specifically looking for information from 8(a) firms, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Woman-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone firms, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a promise to issue one.

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Forest Management at Valcartier and Farnham, Québec

Solicitation # NRCan-5000096799

Natural Resources Canada, through the Canadian Forest Service Laurentian Forestry Centre, is managing an integrated forest resource management plan for the Valcartier and Farnham bases on behalf of the Department of National Defense. The scope of work involves various forest management activities, including timber harvesting, silvicultural work, and forest road maintenance. This contract operates on a barter principle to facilitate these essential forestry operations. The initial term of the agreement is set to conclude on November 30, 2027, with the Government of Canada retaining the option to extend the contract for up to three additional one-year periods under the same terms. An optional site visit is scheduled for October 8, 2026, as part of the solicitation process managed by the Department of Natural Resources.

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Manual Pinyon and Juniper Cut and Pile ServicesThis small business set-aside subcontract, issued by the US Wildland Fire Contracting Activity under the Department of the Interior, requires manual fuels reduction services for Pinyon and Juniper vegetation. The contractor is responsible for hand cutting and piling standing trees, downed trees, seedlings, saplings, brush, and excess slash, specifically thinning conifers between 2 feet and 8 inches DBH within terrain sloped from 10 to 40 percent. The scope of work involves treating 25 acres of vegetation using chainsaws and GPX-compatible GPS devices, with a requirement to maintain an 85 percent Acceptable Quality Level. Interested parties must respond by October 30, 2026, to provide these specialized services under NAICS code 115310.

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MARKET INDEX PRICES FOR USE IN FOREST MANAGEMENT

Solicitation # 12318726Q0224

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a firm-fixed-price requirements contract for the purchase of market index price data to ensure fair and transparent valuation of stumpage for timber sales west of the 100th meridian. The contractor will be responsible for developing an index log and generating quarterly composite index prices in dollars per thousand board feet for seven species groups. Key technical requirements include ensuring indices are representative of Western sawmill production with a sampling error of no more than 5 percent at a 95 percent confidence level, based on at least 50 percent of the lumber volume produced for each species group between January 2027 and December 2028. The period of performance consists of a 12-month base period from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027, with four subsequent one-year option periods and a potential six-month extension. Award will be based on best value, with technical capability, approach, and past performance weighted more heavily than price. Deliverables include a final index log update methodology due by January 1, 2027, and quarterly index prices starting on the same date. All electronic submissions must be Section 508 compliant and submitted via the US Treasury Invoice Processing Platform for payment. Proposals must be submitted in separate technical and price volumes by November 2, 2026.

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C26803019 Helicopter Services

Solicitation # C26803019

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is soliciting bids for helicopter services to support the Cannabis Watershed Protection Program within its Coastal and Desert Divisions. The scope of work involves providing a light turbine helicopter, such as a Bell 206, Bell 407, Bell 505, or Airbus AS 350, equipped with high skid landing gear and an FAA approved keeperless automatic locking cargo hook. These aircraft will be used for precise low altitude flights and the manipulation of long line external loads, specifically for removing plants and waste from remote cannabis grow sites. The estimated contract term runs from February 21, 2027, through February 20, 2030. The contract will be awarded to the two lowest responsive and responsible bidders to establish Primary and Secondary Agreements. Evaluation is based on a low price method utilizing a specific operational cost exercise, with incentives available for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises and a 5 percent preference for certified California Small Businesses. Bidders must provide FAA Commercial or ATP Helicopter Pilots who can pass a comprehensive FBI and state criminal history background check. Additionally, selected vendors must submit their aircraft for a pre award inspection within 10 days of notification, including actual annual weight and balance data. Contractors must be licensed to do business in California and comply with FAR Part 135 for day and night Visual Flight Rules operations. Required equipment includes an Automated Flight Following satellite system and specific VHF communication systems. Fuel service trucks must meet NWCG Standards and 49 CFR 172 marking requirements. Payments are made monthly in arrears according to Government Code Chapter 4.5, and the agreement is subject to a budget contingency clause, meaning it is void if the Budget Act does not appropriate sufficient funds. Bids must be submitted in PDF format to the procurement official by 5:00 PM on October 27, 2026.

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C26803017 Helicopter Services

Solicitation # C26803017

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is soliciting bids for helicopter services to support the Cannabis Watershed Protection Program within the Central Division. This Call When Needed agreement seeks to establish a primary and secondary contractor to provide a light turbine helicopter, such as a Bell 206, Bell 407, Bell 505, or Airbus AS 350, along with a dedicated fuel service truck. The scope of work involves specialized flight operations, including long line external loads and precision low-altitude flights under adverse conditions. The estimated contract term runs from February 21, 2027, through February 20, 2030, with performance based on a three-year period from the execution date. Awards will be granted to the two lowest responsible bidders using the Low Price Method. While the DVBE participation requirement is waived, incentives remain available for certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, and preferences are provided for certified Small and Microbusinesses. Bidders must undergo a rigorous inspection process, including a pre-award helicopter inspection within ten days of notification and a base operation review. All operations must comply with FAR 14 CFR 135.1 and California state aviation regulations. Additionally, contractors must pass a comprehensive security background check involving FBI and DOJ fingerprinting. Specific equipment standards are required, including precise fuel metering devices and strictly marked fuel service vehicles.

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C26803015 Helicopter Services

Solicitation # 0000040637

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is soliciting bids for helicopter services under solicitation number 0000040637 to support the Cannabis Watershed Protection Program within the Northern Division of California State Parks. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by October 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM. All inquiries regarding the event should be directed in writing to the specified procurement official, Annie Garcia. Bid submissions must clearly include the solicitation number, due date, and the procurement official's name. While the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation requirement has been waived for this contract, the DVBE incentive remains applicable. Vendors may be required to register on the State of California website to participate in the bidding process.

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External Load/Long-Line Helicopter ServicesThis subcontract for External Load/Long-Line Helicopter Services supports California Department of Parks & Recreation projects in Kern. The selected provider will perform precise low-altitude flight operations and long-line external load manipulations to extract plants and waste from remote sites. Operations must be conducted using light turbine helicopters, such as the Bell 206, 407, 505, or Airbus AS 350, equipped with cargo hooks and AFF systems. The contractor is required to maintain FAA Commercial or ATP certificates and ensure full compliance with FAR Part 135 regulations. Key deliverables include the transport of extracted waste and the submission of daily Flight Use Reports. The response deadline for this opportunity is October 28, 2026.

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Timber Felling and Extraction ServicesThis subcontract for Timber Felling and Extraction Services involves the felling, skidding, and hauling of certified sawtimber and pulpwood for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry. The scope of work focuses on harvesting trees marked with yellow or red paint, specifically Birch, Beech, and Red Maple with a diameter at breast height between 1 and 11 inches. Operations must utilize H-Two Age Shelterwood, C-Shelterwood, and Salvage treatments, and the contractor is required to use feller bunchers and skidders to remove and deliver the harvested timber from the site. All activities must be performed in strict accordance with FSC-C004248 and SCS-SFI/FM-000011 standards. The solicitation was posted on October 13, 2026, with a response deadline of November 18, 2026. This project falls under NAICS code 115310 and is managed by the Silviculture Section of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry.

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry, Silviculture Section

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Timber Felling and Extraction ServicesThe Corporation of the County of Peterborough is seeking a subcontractor for Timber Felling and Extraction Services to support forest projects. The selected provider will be responsible for the professional felling, skidding, and removal of standing timber marked with orange-glo paint. Key operational requirements include maintaining stump heights between 30 cm and 60 cm, protecting advanced regeneration, and ensuring all machinery, such as feller bunchers, skidders, or forwarders, is power washed to prevent the spread of invasive species. All work must be performed in strict compliance with the Migratory Birds Convention Act. The contract involves the delivery of all felled and removed timber as specified. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 3, 2026, in accordance with the solicitation posted on October 13, 2026.

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Slash Pine and Longleaf Pine Planting Services – Goethe State Forest

Solicitation # ITB FFS 26 27 45

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking competitive bids for tree planting services covering approximately 480 acres within the Goethe State Forest in Levy County, Florida. The scope of work is divided into two primary sites: the Otter Creek Tract, which requires machine planting of bare-root slash pine seedlings on approximately 454 acres, and the Daniels Island Tract, which requires hand planting of containerized longleaf pine seedlings on approximately 26 acres. Both sites target a density of 726 trees per acre. All seedlings will be provided by the Florida Forest Service, and the contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and supervision. Planting activities are scheduled to occur between December 1, 2026, and January 31, 2027. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest grand total price. Bidders must submit sealed physical packages containing a signed price sheet, acknowledgment form, three references, and required certifications regarding lobbying, debarment, and the boycott of Israel. Preference may be given to certified business enterprises, drug-free workplace programs, or commodities produced within Florida. Awarded vendors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including general liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence and automobile liability of 300,000 dollars. Performance is subject to strict quality standards, requiring at least 90 percent of seedlings to be planted satisfactorily, with inspections conducted by a Florida Forest Service representative.

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