F--BIA Exclusive Use Amphibious Single Engine Scooper

The Department of the Interior, through the Interior Business Center Acquisition Services Directorate, is soliciting an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for exclusive use amphibious single engine scooper flight services to support the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Bemidji, Minnesota. The contract covers a five-year ordering period from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031, with a maximum contractual ceiling of 10 million dollars. The requirement specifies a 60-day exclusive use period each fire season, requiring aircraft certified under 14 CFR Part 137 with a minimum of 1600 SHP and approved gates. The government may exercise an option to extend the contract for up to six cumulative months via bilateral modification. Award will be determined based on best value using a trade-off process, where non-priced factors are significantly more important than the total evaluated price. Evaluation criteria include technical capability, organizational safety, and past performance, with a high emphasis on the contractor's Safety Management System and accident rates. Operational requirements include the provision of an SES-qualified pilot and a relief pilot, with strict adherence to FAA airworthiness directives and Department of the Interior aviation standards. Invoicing is conducted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform following the submission of Aircraft Use Reports.