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Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Yellowst

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140D0426Q0413Federal

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

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Agency

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

NAICS

481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

Place of Performance

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Solicitation 140D0426Q0413 - Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Yellowstone National Park

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Solicitation 140D0426Q0413 - Exclusive Use Type III Helicopter Services, Yellowstone National Park

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Wage Determination No. 1995-0221 (Rev. 74)

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Wage Determination No. 1995-0222, Revision 72

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PostedSep 25

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Response DeadlineOct 26

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Organization & Contact Information

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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Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Yellowstone National Park

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