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Aviation Services Call When Needed Winter 2026

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SPSA-RFPQ-2026-148International

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The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is seeking qualified proponents to provide short-term helicopter and fixed-wing aviation services on a Call When Needed basis under solicitation SPSA-RFPQ-2026-148. These services are intended to support wildland fire suppression, crew movements, and other agency operations within the province of Saskatchewan. The contract covers a specific operational window from October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. Proponents must submit their qualifications and applicable rates to Darcy Stead. Submissions are evaluated on a continuous basis, and interested parties are encouraged to provide documentation as early as possible through the Bonfire Opportunity View portal.

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SPSA seeks short-term helicopter and fixed-wing aviation services for Saskatchewan operations, October 2026-March 2027.

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Saskatchewan Public Sector → Saskatchewan Public Safety AgencyView Agency

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481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air TransportationView NAICS

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SK, CAN

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AgencySaskatchewan Public Sector → Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency
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Aviation Services Call When Needed - Winter 2026 - SPSA-RFPQ-2026-148 Please send your submission or any questions to: Darcy Stead Email: [email protected] This Call When Needed ("CWN") is an invitation by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency ("SPSA" or "Agency") to prospective proponents to qualify and submit rates that they will charge for the provision of short-term aviation services on a "Call When Needed" basis. The submitted rates will be valid between October 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027. The SPSA anticipates requiring short-term helicopter/fixed wing aviation services, to aid with wildland fire suppression, crew moves and other efforts as undertaken by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency within the Province of Saskatchewan. Submissions will be evaluated continuously as they are submitted. You are encouraged to submit documentation as early as possible. Please download the competition from Bonfire Opportunity View - Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency and send your submissions or any questions to: Darcy Stead Email: [email protected]

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