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Dignified Transfer of Hero Remains (HR)

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HTC71124RCC01Federal

Submission Closed01/19/2024, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 481212

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Water Scooper Multiple Award IDIQThe USDA Forest Service is preparing to issue a presolicitation for Water Scooper Services under the contract title Water Scooper Multiple Award IDIQ, with solicitation number 1202SA26R9100, expected to be released in approximately 15 days. This acquisition aims to secure multiple Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for contractor-operated and maintained turbine-powered, multi-engine, amphibious, fixed-wing water scooping aircraft that hold full or interim approval from the Interagency Airtanker Board. These aircraft will be primarily utilized for initial and extended attack operations against wildland fires, ensuring rapid response and effective fire suppression across federal lands. The contract is set aside entirely for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration, with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 481212 applied. All contract activities will be managed from the USDA Forest Service office in Boise, Idaho, with a place of performance also located in Boise. The primary point of contact is Matthew D. Olson, reachable at matthew.olson@usda.gov or 208-407-6002, with Kay Brundage serving as the secondary contact at rita.brundage@usda.gov or 816-490-0249. The presolicitation notice was posted on May 8, 2026, and interested parties can access further details via the provided SAM.gov link. The emphasis is on acquiring capable, certified water scooping aircraft with proven operational reliability to support federal wildfire response efforts through competitively awarded IDIQ contracts.

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Aviation Contracting Industry DayThe U.S. Forest Service, under the Department of Agriculture, is preparing for the solicitation of aviation services in support of wildland fire operations through the issuance of Solicitation SN-AV-2026-02, with a pre-solicitation Industry Day event scheduled for May 12, 2026, at Jack’s Urban Meeting Place in Boise, Idaho. The event aims to engage industry stakeholders, including partner agencies such as the Department of the Interior, to discuss contracting approaches, performance metrics, and operational expectations for wildland fire aviation support. Key areas of focus include safety management systems, aircraft availability, mechanical reliability, maintenance program quality, crew qualifications, staffing stability, and financial sustainability, with an emphasis on moving away from Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methods toward a best-value trade-off approach that prioritizes mission effectiveness. Economic price adjustments will be tied to Bureau of Labor Statistics data and original equipment manufacturer cost trends, with no proposed caps, while small business participation is strongly encouraged through potential set-asides. Contract terms under consideration include a 3-to-5-year base period with options extending up to 10 years total, standardized standby and fuel reimbursement structures, and seasonal alignment with the Mobilization/Activation Plan. Attendance at the Industry Day requires registration via a Microsoft Forms link, and event logistics include limited daytime parking on the third or fourth floors of the venue, with additional parking available in nearby garages at 10th & Front, 9th & Front, and 11th & Front. While the solicitation notice provides the NAICS code 481212 and designates Boise, Idaho, as the official place of performance, no formal contract clauses, evaluation weights, pricing data, payment instructions, accounting codes, or submission deadlines are included, as this remains a pre-solicitation outreach effort. The U.S. Forest Service and DOI representatives will be present to share insights on oversight expectations and performance standards, but no formal proposal requirements, inspection criteria, or packaging specifications are yet defined. The ultimate goal is to refine the solicitation structure to ensure sustainable, safe, and effective aviation support for federal wildland fire missions, with output-driven metrics replacing purely cost-based evaluations.

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Wildfire Aerial Response Flight OperationsThe contract titled Wildfire Aerial Response Flight Operations is a subcontract issued by the Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture to provide on-demand aerial support for wildland fire suppression missions. It encompasses the use of both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft to deliver critical services including retardant drops, real-time fire mapping, and transport of firefighting crews during active wildfire events. Operations are centered in Boise with a primary focus on rapid deployment and operational flexibility to respond to dynamic fire conditions across federal and state lands. Aircraft must be available at a moment’s notice and capable of operating in high-risk, high-heat, and low-visibility environments typical of wildfire scenarios. The contract falls under NAICS code 481212, indicating specialized air transportation for emergency response purposes. Although the solicitation number and specific set-aside details are not provided, the contract is positioned for immediate activation during fire season, with performance expected to meet stringent federal safety and response standards. The place of performance is tied to Boise, but mission scope extends throughout the region requiring aerial firefighting support.

Forest Service

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2 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Ustranscom-AqView Agency

Contract Value

$17,700,976.33

NAICS

481212 - Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Dover AFB, DE, 19902, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

KALITTA CHARTERS LLC Ypsilanti MI 48198 USAView Profile

Award Issued Date

01/19/2024, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedFeb 12

Award Notice

AwardedJan 19

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

01/19/2024, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Ustranscom-Aq

Contacts2 people available

OfficeSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5357, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → Ustranscom-Aq

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Office AddressSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5357, USA

Contacts

Matthew R. Bowen

TSgt Nolan Strange

Full Description

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, maintenance, supervision, documentation and other items and services necessary to perform air charter transportation services to transport Human Remains and escorts. Missions will normally originate from the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations (AFMAO) at Dover Air Force Base (AFB), Delaware, but in some instances may originate from other locations. Place of Performance: Flight coverage includes the Continental United States (CON US), Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other North American countries, agreed upon between the contractor and the Contracting Officer at both military and commercial airfields. Period of Performance (PoP): Anticipated Contract Period: Eight-month Base period: 1 February 2024 to 30 September 2024 Option year 1: 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025 Option year 2: 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026 Option year 3: 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027 Option year 4: 1 October 2027 to 30 September 2028