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AS26-38 Sensor Enhanced Air Attack

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AS26-38State & Local

Submission Closed03/20/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, in collaboration with the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, is soliciting proposals through RFP AS26-38 for sensor enhanced air attack services. The intent is to establish a single contract with the vendor who submits the most responsive and responsible proposal, scoring highest according to the procurement code. The work will be performed within Utah, and the contract duration is set for five years, during which the vendor must maintain fixed pricing. This procurement aims to secure specialized aerial sensor technology to support firefighting and land management efforts, enhancing the state's air attack capabilities. Interested vendors must submit their responses by March 20, 2026, with the primary contact for inquiries being Ann Schliep. Further detailed requirements and specifications are outlined in the provided attachment, ensuring the selected vendor meets all operational and technical standards expected by the state.

General Info

Utah seeks five-year contract for sensor-enhanced air attack services; fixed pricing required.

Agency

Utah

NAICS

481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

Place of Performance

UT, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

AS26-38 Sensor Enhanced Air Attack RFP Evaluation Score Sheet

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Attachment A: State of Utah Agency Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and/or Services

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Attachment B Scope of Work - Sensor Enhanced Air Attack EU Agreement

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Attachment C Price Proposal Air Attack

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Attachment D Technical Criteria - Technical Proposal Instructions and Evaluation Factors

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Vendor Prerequisites for Agency RFP - Utah Division of Purchasing

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Claim of Business Confidentiality Form

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMar 6

Solicitation

Response DeadlineMar 20

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

03/20/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyUtah

Contacts1 person available

OfficeUT, USA

Organization / AgencyUtah

Office AddressUT, USA

Contacts

Ann Schliep

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Issuing Procurement Unit: State of Utah Division of Purchasing Conducting Procurement Unit: State of Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands
The purpose of this RFP is to enter into a contract to provide: sensor enhanced air attack. See Attachment B for more information.
It is anticipated that this RFP will result in a single contract award to the responsive and responsible vendor with the highest score justified by the procurement code .
Length of Contract: 5 years
Vendor must guarantee its pricing for term of the contract.