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CA-NV Helicopter Survey Support

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AG-8D43-S-15-0005Federal

Submission Closed03/18/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 481211

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V--On Call Type III Helicopter Flight Services

Solicitation # 140D0426R0085

The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center is soliciting proposals for multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to provide On-Call Type III Helicopter Flight Services within the contiguous United States. This small business set-aside acquisition, under NAICS 481211, covers a period of performance from May 1, 2027, through April 30, 2032. The scope of work includes providing aircraft with three to seven passenger seats, qualified pilots, and mechanics for resource flights and aerial ignition operations. Specialized requirements may include Helitorch equipment, long line/remote hook capabilities, and AgNav GPS Mapping Systems. All operations must comply with 14 CFR Parts 133 and 135, as well as NWCG Standards for Aerial Ignition. Award decisions are based on a process where offers must first be deemed acceptable regarding technical capability and past performance from the last three years. Technical evaluations focus on whether the proposed aircraft meet minimum requirements, while pricing is evaluated for fairness and reasonableness across all ordering periods. Contractors are required to adhere to strict vehicle and aircraft marking standards, maintain comprehensive liability insurance, and utilize the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform for electronic payments. Proposals are due by October 27, 2026, and must be submitted in three volumes covering the offer, technical capability, and past performance.

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Airborne Special Operations Testing Directorate Wet Blade Hours IDIQ

Solicitation # W91247-27-Q-A004

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Bragg is seeking a contractor to provide flight services for the Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate to conduct military Static Line and Military Free Fall parachute operations. This non-personal services contract is a Firm Fixed Price IDIQ with a minimum value of 500 dollars and a maximum of 500,000 dollars. The period of performance runs from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2031, with a potential six-month extension option to April 30, 2032. The government estimates a total of 150 flight hours over the life of the contract, averaging 30 hours per year. This requirement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 481211. The contractor must provide aircraft capable of landing on dirt runways of at least 1,400 feet, transporting up to 20 combat-equipped paratroopers and 6,000 pounds of cargo, and reaching freefall altitudes of 24,999 feet MSL. Key performance standards include a 95 percent on-time departure rate and strict adherence to FAA and DoD aviation policies. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, evaluating aircraft capabilities, staffing, and maintenance compliance. Administration is handled through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and the contractor is required to appoint a Project Manager within ten days of award.

W6QM Micc Fdo Ft Bragg

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V--Exclusive Use Fire Helicopter Flight Services, Sou

Solicitation # 140D0426Q0802

Solicitation 140D0426Q0802 is a request for quotations for Exclusive Use Type III Helicopter Flight Services to support the US Wildland Fire Service on Department of the Interior lands in South Florida, specifically supporting Everglades National Park. This single-award IDIQ contract is a total small business set-aside with a contract ceiling of 5,000,000 dollars. The period of performance runs from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2031. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide a helicopter, fuel servicing vehicle, and qualified personnel, including pilots with at least 1,500 total helicopter hours and specific certifications in fire operations and hazardous materials transportation. The government will utilize a tradeoff analysis for award, prioritizing past performance, technical capability, and organizational safety over the total evaluated price. Technical evaluations focus on meeting minimum and target aircraft requirements, while price is calculated based on daily availability, flight hours, and additional pay items. Contractors must adhere to strict safety management systems, FAA standards, and specific aircraft marking requirements. Invoicing is processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform System, and the contractor is required to maintain comprehensive aircraft and public liability insurance.

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V--Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Yellowst

Solicitation # 140D0426Q0413

The Department of the Interior, through the Interior Business Center, is soliciting a single-award IDIQ contract for exclusive use Type III helicopter flight services at Yellowstone National Park. The contract period of performance is anticipated to run from March 1, 2027, through February 29, 2032, with a total ceiling amount of 8,000,000 dollars. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 481211. The contractor is responsible for providing a fully operated and maintained helicopter, qualified personnel, fuel, and a fuel servicing vehicle to support natural resource missions, including fire suppression, law enforcement surveillance, search and rescue, and high-altitude operations between 10,000 and 18,000 feet. The contract includes a minimum guarantee of 120 days of daily availability for the base year. Award decisions will be based on a best-value determination where technical capability, organizational safety, and past performance are weighted equally and are collectively significantly more important than the total evaluated price. Technical evaluations focus on aircraft specifications, while safety is assessed via the Safety Management System questionnaire. Pilots must hold an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, a second-class medical certificate, and demonstrate proficiency in short-haul and STEP landing procedures. Contract administration requires electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform and adherence to Service Contract Act wage determinations. Performance is subject to rigorous inspection by an AOM Technical Inspector to ensure compliance with aircraft, equipment, and personnel requirements. Specific operational standards include compliance with NWCG Standards for Helicopter Operations and NFPA 407 for aircraft fuel servicing.

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V--Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Mesa Ver

Solicitation # 140D0426Q0396

The Department of the Interior, through the Interior Business Center Acquisition Services Directorate, is soliciting quotations for a single-award IDIQ contract to provide Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter flight services for Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. This total small business set-aside under NAICS 481211 has an anticipated period of performance from March 1, 2027, through February 29, 2032, consisting of a base year and four subsequent option years. The contractor must provide a turbine-engine aircraft with a Standard Airworthiness Certificate and five insured personnel seats, excluding the pilot. Technical requirements include specific safety equipment, internal litter kit provisions, and adherence to FAA regulations under 14 CFR Parts 133, 135, and 137. Award will be based on a best-value tradeoff analysis where non-priced factors, including technical capability, organizational safety, and past performance, are significantly more important than the total evaluated price. Pilots must hold an FAA commercial certificate, a second-class medical certificate, and possess at least 200 hours of total mountain flight time. The contract mandates strict duty limitations, including a maximum of 14 hours of duty per 24-hour period and specific rest requirements. Contractors must also maintain a Safety Management System and comply with Service Contract Act wage determinations. Invoicing is processed electronically via the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System.

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USWFS EU T3 Helo Fire - Fort Wainwright, AK

Solicitation # 140D0426R0114

The Department of the Interior, through the Interior Business Center, is soliciting proposals for a single-award, IDIQ contract to provide one contractor-operated and maintained exclusive use Type 3 rotary wing aircraft based at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. This 100% small business set-aside contract supports natural resource and fire suppression missions for the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The period of performance runs from April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2032, with an option for a six-month extension. The contract structure utilizes firm fixed unit price task orders for flights, with Economic Price Adjustments for insurance and Time and Material rates for additional pay items such as extended standby for pilots, mechanics, and drivers. Award will be based on best value using a tradeoff analysis, where non-priced factors—Technical Capability, Organizational Safety, and Past Performance—are collectively significantly more important than the Total Evaluated Price. The contractor must provide a helicopter with a Standard Airworthiness Certificate, a fuel servicing vehicle, and qualified personnel meeting specific certification and proficiency standards. Rigorous quality controls are required, including daily and monthly fuel system inspections and adherence to Department of Labor wage determinations. Proposals must be submitted electronically by November 17, 2026, organized into four specific volumes covering the offer, technical capability, organizational safety, and past performance.

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Specialized Helicopter Pilot ServicesThis subcontract for Specialized Helicopter Pilot Services involves performing high-risk flight operations for prime contractors on National Park Service projects within Yosemite National Park. The scope of work includes a wide array of technical maneuvers such as short-haul, rappel, cargo letdown, search and rescue, fire suppression, aerial ignition, and STEP landings. Pilots must be capable of executing deep snow and vertical reference operations over challenging terrain, including cliff faces and dense forests, utilizing longlines. The opportunity is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 481211 and is managed by the Department of the Interior. Qualified candidates must possess an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with a rotorcraft-helicopter rating and successfully pass an agency flight evaluation. Key deliverables for the contract include the successful execution of flight missions and the submission of Aircraft Use Reports. The response deadline for this requirement is November 13, 2026.

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Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Yosemite

Solicitation # 140D0426R0068

Solicitation 140D0426R0068 is an Indefinite Quantity contract set aside for small businesses to provide exclusive use helicopter flight services at Yosemite National Park, with a designated reporting base at Crane Flat Helbase. The contractor is responsible for providing a turbine engine aircraft with skid landing gear and dual hydraulics, capable of a 1,500-pound non-jettisonable payload at 7,000 feet pressure altitude and 30 degrees Celsius. Operations involve transporting personnel and cargo for natural resource missions, including search and rescue, fire suppression, aerial ignition, and law enforcement reconnaissance, often operating between 2,000 and 14,000 feet MSL in temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius. The scope of work requires the provision of all pilots, fuel, and a fuel servicing vehicle, with pilots holding at least an FAA commercial pilot certificate and rotorcraft-helicopter rating. The government will award the contract based on best value, utilizing a tradeoff analysis where technical capability, organizational safety, and past performance are weighted equally and are significantly more important than the total evaluated price. Performance periods are estimated for Year Two (March 2028 to February 2029) and Year Three (March 2029 to February 2030). Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform with required Aircraft Use Reports. Strict equipment standards apply, including specific high-visibility markings for rotor blades and color-coded fuel identification for servicing vehicles. Proposals must be submitted via email to the Interior Business Center and organized into volumes covering the offer, technical capability, and organizational safety.

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Rotary Wing Support for Department of Environment - Tatchun Moose Survey

Solicitation # RFB-2026-9-5573

The Government of Yukon Department of Environment is soliciting bids for rotary wing support to conduct a moose census in the Tatchun Moose Management region, specifically covering game management subzones 320, 522, 526, and 803. The project requires two helicopters operating from a base in Carmacks, Yukon, to perform continuous multi-day flights. Helicopter 1 must be a Bell 206 Jet Ranger, Bell 206 Long Ranger, or equivalent, while Helicopter 2 must be a Bell 206 Long Ranger or an approved equivalent with extended range capabilities. Each aircraft must support three passengers, including a navigator crew leader and two observers, and maintain a fuel endurance of 2.5 hours. Flight operations involve flying parallel lines in 4km x 4km units at altitudes of 100 to 150 meters above ground level. Bids will be evaluated based on the total lowest price, with potential bid value reductions available for contractors registered in the Yukon First Nation Business Registry regarding ownership, location, and labor. Pricing must be submitted as a dry hourly rate, excluding fuel costs, and must include all mobilization and demobilization costs to and from the operator's base to the Carmacks aerodrome. Awarded contractors must provide proof of insurance and a Letter of Compliance from the Workers Safety and Compensation Board within specified timeframes. Payments are made in Canadian funds within 30 calendar days of invoice receipt and are not subject to GST or HST.

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DPAA Papua New Guinea Helicopter Requirement

Solicitation # HTC71126RE147

United States Transportation Command is soliciting proposals for rotary-wing aviation support services in Papua New Guinea to support the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. This unrestricted, Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contract requires the provision of up to three helicopters simultaneously to support up to three remote recovery missions annually, with each mission lasting between 14 and 90 days. The scope of work includes mission planning, passenger and cargo transport to remote landing zones, sling load operations, and 24/7 on-call medical evacuation services. Proposed aircraft, such as the AS350, BK 117, Bell 212, or similar models, must meet specific performance standards regarding passenger capacity and service ceilings. The base period of performance runs from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028, with an additional option year. To be eligible for award, offerors must be rated acceptable in business compliance and technical capability, with past performance weighted more heavily than price. Mandatory requirements include an active Air Operator Certificate from the Papua New Guinea Civil Aviation Safety Authority, DoD Commercial Airlift Review Board approval, and CMMC cybersecurity compliance. Proposals must be submitted in four separate volumes covering business compliance, technical capability, past performance, and pricing by the deadline of November 2, 2026. Invoicing will be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.

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Field Support and Camp ServicesThis subcontract for Field Support and Camp Services involves providing essential logistics for planting crews working on Wildland Fire Management Branch projects in Haines Junction, Yukon. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering lodging, catering, and vehicle transportation to and from site locations to ensure the sustenance and housing of crews throughout the Spring 2027 planting window. Managed by the Government of Yukon, the contract requires the provider to hold valid local business licenses for the Haines Junction area. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 26, 2026, to support the operational needs of prime contractors during the specified project timeline.

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Aircraft Charter and Flight OperationsThe Aircraft Charter and Flight Operations subcontract involves providing piloted aircraft and comprehensive flight services to support prime contractors on research and development projects for the Georgia Institute of Technology. The scope of work includes flight planning, the execution of specific flight test profiles, and the transportation of R&D personnel and equipment. Eligible providers must supply fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft capable of supporting R&D payloads and must maintain FAA Part 135 or Part 91 certifications. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 481211 and focuses on the delivery of completed flight hours and successful mission execution. Interested parties should note that the response deadline is October 30, 2026, with the solicitation having been posted on October 2, 2026.

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AI Contract Overview

Solicitation AG-8D43-S-15-0005 is a request for quotations for a firm fixed-price commercial contract to provide helicopter survey support for the USDA-NRCS in Nevada and California. This opportunity is 100 percent set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 481112. The primary scope of work involves two main requirements: conducting snow surveys starting within the final five days of each month with flights originating from the Minden, Carson City, or Reno areas, and transporting soil scientists and rangeland specialists to high-elevation locations within the Ruby and East Humboldt mountains. Flight durations for the snow surveys are expected to range between 1.4 and 2.6 hours per trip depending on the specific monthly requirements and courses measured. The contract is governed by Federal Acquisition Circular 05-74 and is managed by contracting officers Steven J Alves and Josephine Ojewia. Performance of the services is centered in Reno, Nevada.

General Info

Agency

N/A

Contract Value

$57,609.32

NAICS

481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

Place of Performance

1365 Corporate Blvd. Reno, NV 89502-7102, RENO, NV, 89502, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

EL AERO SERVICES, LLC

Award Issued Date

03/18/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedFeb 26

Combined Synopsis

AwardedMar 18

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

03/18/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Josephine OjewiaContracting Officer

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Full Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.This solicitation number AG-8D43-S-15-0005 is issued as request for quotation (RFQ), The Government anticipates the award of a firm fixed-price, commercial contract. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-74, effective July 1, 2014. This is a 100% set aside for small business. The applicable NAICS code is 481112. Requirement 1 - Nevada/ California USDA-NRCS require Snow Surveys to be started within the final 5 days of each respective month and continued until completed. The Helicopter flight time varies between 1.4 and 2.6 hours depending on which month and how many courses are measured and other considerations. It is expected that each flight will originate from the Minden/Carson City/Reno area. Requirement 2 - Helicopter services are needed to transport Nevada Soil Scientists and Rangeland Specialists to upper elevation locations on the Ruby and East Humboldt mountains of NV764, Humboldt National Forest Nevada, North Part soil survey

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