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Aerial Survey Flight Operations

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Response Deadline12/09/2026, 04:00:00 PM PST

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This subcontract for Aerial Survey Flight Operations supports the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife by providing aerial wildlife surveys over diverse terrains, including agricultural lands, clear-cuts, and forests, at elevations ranging from sea level to 4,500 feet. The contractor is responsible for delivering approximately 40.5 flight hours annually, transporting up to three observers per flight. Operations must be conducted using a Bell 206BIII JetRanger or an equivalent aircraft with at least 340 horsepower. Both the pilot and the aircraft are required to maintain FAR Part 135 certification. The performance of these services is centered in Salem, Oregon, with a response deadline for the solicitation set for December 10, 2026.

General Info

Aerial wildlife survey flights for Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife using Bell 206BIII.

Agency

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation

Place of Performance

Salem, OR, 97302, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of S-63500-00018305.

The full solicitation package (9 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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North Willamette Watershed District Aerial Elk Surveys

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PostedNov 10

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Response DeadlineDec 9

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12/09/2026, 04:00:00 PM PSTin 28 days

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AgencyOregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Organization / AgencyOregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Performs aerial wildlife surveys for prime contractors on Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) projects. Conducts flights over forested, clear-cut, and agricultural lands from sea level to 4,500 feet elevation. Operates a Bell 206BIII JetRanger or equivalent aircraft with minimum 340 horsepower. Requires FAR Part 135 certification for both pilot and aircraft. Delivers approximately 40.5 flight hours per year transporting up to three observers.

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