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Air Support RFP for Mountaintop Generator Delivery

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73784State & Local

Submission Closed06/12/2026, 08:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 481219

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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

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Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

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Solicitation # 26-P-0000-039061

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NASA SBIR/STTR Program

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NASA SBIR/STTR Program

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Defense Logistics Agency

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The Department of Public Safety Radio Shop is seeking helicopter air support services to transport two generators to remote mountain summit locations in Killington and Mt Mansfield, Vermont. This contract involves delivering essential equipment to challenging, high-altitude sites requiring specialized air transportation capabilities. The solicitation was posted on May 20, 2026, and responses are due by June 12, 2026. The project is managed by the Vermont Department of Economic Development, with coordination expected through their designated contact, Katie Irish. The contract focuses specifically on aerial delivery within Vermont, emphasizing the necessity of reliable and experienced helicopter operations to ensure safe and timely delivery to these difficult-to-access locations. Interested parties can find further details and submit bids through the Vermont Business Registry.

General Info

Helicopter air support required to transport generators to remote Vermont mountain summits by June 12, 2026.

Agency

Vermont → Department of Economic DevelopmentView Agency

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

VT, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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RFP Helicopter Air Support Generator Transport May 2026

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 20

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJun 12

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Submission Closed

06/12/2026, 08:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyVermont → Department of Economic Development

Contacts1 person available

OfficeVT, USA

Organization / Agency

Vermont → Department of Economic Development

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Office AddressVT, USA

Contacts

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Department of Public Safety Radio Shop seeking helicopter air support to deliver two generators to mountain top summit locations in Killington VT and Mt Mansfield VT