Department of Energy/Western Area Power Administration's (WAPA) Aviation Department and Flight Operations Purchase Order for a secured hangar space for one (1) Bell 407 helicopter (N616DE) near the D…

The Western Area Power Administration under the Department of Energy is seeking secured hangar space near Deer Valley, Arizona to accommodate a single Bell 407 helicopter, registered as N616DE, for its Aviation Department and Flight Operations. This procurement is designated as a small business set aside under NAICS code 561499, indicating a focus on contracting with small businesses to provide aviation support services. The opportunity is listed as a forecast with a posted date of August 10, 2026, suggesting it is a planned acquisition expected to be released for bidding in the near future. While the exact location for performance is indicated as Colorado, the operational need is centered on the Deer Valley office site, signaling a potential discrepancy or administrative placeholder. Point of contact for the procurement includes two Small Business Program Managers at WAPA, both reachable via their official email addresses, who can provide further details to interested small businesses. The contract does not specify a solicitation number or detailed terms at this stage, as it is in the forecasting phase, but interested parties should prepare proposals that demonstrate secure, reliable, and compliant hangar facilities capable of housing a Bell 407 helicopter with appropriate safety and access protections. The acquisition is aligned with WAPA’s operational mission requiring dedicated aviation infrastructure in proximity to its field offices to support mission-critical flight operations.