Aerial Ignition/Burn

Solicitation W9124M-27-Q-A001 is a request for quotation for a fully contractor-operated and maintained exclusive-use helicopter to support the Fort Stewart Forestry Branch in Georgia. The primary mission involves aerial ignition for prescribed burning of at least 115,000 acres annually, as well as wildfire reconnaissance, boundary surveillance, and timber inspections. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract consisting of a base year and two one-year option periods. The exclusive-use period runs from December 1 to May 31, with a guaranteed minimum of 115 flight hours and up to 35 additional option hours. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310. To be eligible, offerors must be active in the System for Award Management and provide a qualified pilot meeting strict FAA certification and experience requirements, including 1,500 total helicopter hours and specific experience with Plastic Sphere Dispensing. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM EST on September 15, 2026, and must be submitted via the PIEE Solicitation Module in three volumes covering pricing, technical capability, and past performance. Award will be based on the best advantages for the government, considering technical requirements, satisfactory past performance, and fair and reasonable pricing.