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Aerial Seeding Operations via Fixed-Wing Aircraft or Helicopter

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Submission Closed06/09/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

This contract involves conducting aerial seeding operations over 1,452 acres in Malheur County, Oregon, utilizing FAA-certified fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters equipped with appropriate dispersal systems. The primary objective is to support post-fire ecological restoration efforts. The work will be performed as a subcontract under the National Interagency Fire Center, part of the Department of the Interior, with the contract designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 19.5. Responses to the solicitation are due by June 9, 2026. The contract falls under the NAICS code 115310, which pertains to support services for forestry and ecological management. The use of certified aerial equipment ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards, emphasizing the importance of expert operation in challenging post-fire landscapes. This initiative represents a key environmental recovery effort aimed at rehabilitating fire-damaged areas through efficient and specialized aerial seeding techniques.

General Info

Aerial seeding over 1,452 acres in Oregon for post-fire restoration using FAA-certified aircraft.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → National Interagency Fire CenterView Agency

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for ForestryView NAICS

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 140L3726Q0054.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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SOLICITED AMONG THE FS LMIR BPA HOLDERS FOR AERIA

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 18

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Response DeadlineJun 9

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Submission Closed

06/09/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → National Interagency Fire Center

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Department Of The Interior → National Interagency Fire Center

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Full Description

Conduct aerial seeding across 1,452 acres in Malheur County, OR using FAA-certified aircraft and dispersal systems for post-fire ecological restoration.