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Exclusive Use Fire Helicopter Flight Services, Sou

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140D0426Q0802Federal

Response Deadline10/26/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of the Interior is seeking exclusive use fire helicopter flight services to support wildland fire operations on South Florida Department of Interior lands. This combined solicitation, identified by number 140D0426Q0802, is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 481211. The procurement is managed by the IBC Acq Svcs Directorate based in Herndon, Virginia. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of October 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Melanie Johnson serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement.

General Info

DOI seeks exclusive small business fire helicopter services for South Florida wildland operations.

Agency

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

NAICS

481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

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B03_Attachment_II_WD_1995-0221_Rev__74_06_29_2026.pdf

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B03_Attachment_I_WD__1995-0222_Rev_72_04_11_2026.pdf

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B08_SOL_140D0426Q0802_NPS-EU-T3-SOFL_Fire-Recompete_FINAL.pdf

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Sol_140D0426Q0802.pdf

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PostedSep 24

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Response DeadlineOct 26

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

Contacts1 person available

OfficeHERNDON, VA, 20170, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

Office AddressHERNDON, VA, 20170, USA

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Johnson Melanie

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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Exclusive Use Fire Helicopter Flight Services, US Wildland Fire Service, South Florida Department of Interior Lands

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