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Amphibious Aircraft Maintenance and Field Support

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Response Deadline10/26/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Amphibious Aircraft Maintenance and Field Support involves providing ongoing maintenance, inspections, and repairs for prime contractors supporting Department of the Interior U.S. Wildland Fire Service projects. The scope of work includes both routine and unscheduled maintenance delivered through dedicated mechanics and relief staff for aircraft deployed throughout the United States and Alaska. To ensure operational safety and compliance, the contract requires the use of FAA-certified A&P mechanics who must strictly adhere to manufacturer maintenance manuals. The primary deliverables are the provision of airworthy aircraft and the submission of completed maintenance logs. This effort falls under NAICS code 486210 and is managed through the Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate.

General Info

FAA-certified maintenance and field support for US Wildland Fire Service amphibious aircraft.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

NAICS

486210 - Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 140D0427R0088.

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

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F--Exclusive Use Multi-Engine Amphibious Water Scooping Aviation Services

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Timeline

PostedOct 20

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Response DeadlineOct 26

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10/26/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 5 days

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

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Performs ongoing maintenance, inspections, and repairs for prime contractors on DOI U.S. Wildland Fire Service projects. Provides routine and unscheduled maintenance via dedicated mechanics and relief staff for aircraft deployed across the US and Alaska. Requires FAA-certified A&P mechanics and adherence to manufacturer maintenance manuals. Delivers maintained, airworthy aircraft and completed maintenance logs.

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