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Dash 8 Aircraft Provision and Flight Operations

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Response Deadline12/03/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This small business set-aside subcontract, managed by the Department of the Interior's Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate, involves the provision of Dash 8 aircraft and qualified flight crews to support prime contractors on US Forest Service smokejumper missions. The scope of work includes high-risk, low-level flight operations under 500 feet within mountainous terrain and designated Fire Traffic Areas, as well as the execution of paracargo operations and specialized smokejumper delivery procedures. To ensure operational safety and compliance, the contractor must hold FAA 14 CFR Part 121 or 135 certification, and all pilots are required to pass agency-specific flight evaluations. The selected provider is responsible for ensuring daily aircraft availability to meet mission demands. Interested parties must respond by December 3, 2026.

General Info

Provision of Dash 8 aircraft and crews for US Forest Service smokejumper missions.

Agency

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

NAICS

481111 - Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 140D0427R0118.

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USWFS Exclusive Use Smokejumper Aircraft Dash 8

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PostedOct 27

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Response DeadlineDec 3

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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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Provides Dash 8 aircraft and flight crews for prime contractors on US Forest Service smokejumper missions. Conducts low-level flight operations under 500 feet in mountainous terrain and Fire Traffic Areas, performs paracargo operations, and executes smokejumper-specific delivery procedures. Requires FAA 14 CFR Part 121 or 135 certification and pilots passing agency flight evaluations. Delivers daily aircraft availability.

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