Aircraft Rental USWFS Aerial Supervision

The Department of the Interior’s Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate is seeking market information through a source sought synopsis to identify qualified vendors capable of providing five rental Beechcraft King Air B200 aircraft for use by the U.S. Wildland Fire Service’s Aerial Supervision Module Program. These aircraft will serve as lead planes during wildland fire operations, requiring reliable performance, specific equipment capabilities, and operational readiness to support federal fire management missions. The solicitation number is 140D0426R0080, and responses must be submitted by July 28, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 14, 2026, under NAICS code 532411 for aircraft rental and leasing. No set aside status has been designated, and the procurement is open to all eligible respondents. The contract is managed by the IBC Acquisition Services Directorate based in Herndon, Virginia, with Justin Kondeff listed as the primary point of contact for inquiries, reachable via email at justin_kondeff@ibc.doi.gov. The aircraft will be deployed across various locations in support of wildland firefighting activities, though no specific place of performance has been defined in the synopsis. Interested parties are encouraged to respond with information regarding their ability to meet operational requirements, aircraft availability, maintenance support, and compliance with federal aviation and safety standards to assist the government in assessing vendor capability and market interest.