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External Load/Long-Line Helicopter Services

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Response Deadline10/28/2026, 01:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract for External Load/Long-Line Helicopter Services supports California Department of Parks & Recreation projects in Kern. The selected provider will perform precise low-altitude flight operations and long-line external load manipulations to extract plants and waste from remote sites. Operations must be conducted using light turbine helicopters, such as the Bell 206, 407, 505, or Airbus AS 350, equipped with cargo hooks and AFF systems. The contractor is required to maintain FAA Commercial or ATP certificates and ensure full compliance with FAR Part 135 regulations. Key deliverables include the transport of extracted waste and the submission of daily Flight Use Reports. The response deadline for this opportunity is October 28, 2026.

General Info

Agency

California Department of Parks & Recreation

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation

Place of Performance

Kern, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of C26803019.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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C26803019 Helicopter Services

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Timeline

PostedOct 13

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Response DeadlineOct 28

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Response Deadline

10/28/2026, 01:00:00 AM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyCalifornia Department of Parks & Recreation

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Organization / AgencyCalifornia Department of Parks & Recreation

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Performs precise low-altitude flight operations and long-line external load manipulations for prime contractors on California Department of Parks & Recreation projects. Extracts plants and waste from remote sites using light turbine helicopters (Bell 206/407/505 or Airbus AS 350) equipped with cargo hooks and AFF systems. Requires FAA Commercial/ATP certificates and FAR Part 135 compliance. Delivers extracted waste and daily Flight Use Reports.

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