F--Air Tactical Group Supervision (ATGS)

Solicitation 140D0426R0065 is a request for proposals issued by the Interior Business Center for Air Tactical Group Supervision flight services supporting the United States Wildland Fire Service. The government intends to award multiple indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contracts, utilizing firm-fixed-price and time-and-material task orders. The procurement is open for full and open competition with a 40 percent small business reserve under NAICS code 115310. The contract structure includes a base period from December 22, 2026, to December 21, 2029, with subsequent option periods extending the total potential performance through December 21, 2036. The scope of work requires the provision of aircraft and crew, including a Pilot in Command and a relief pilot, to execute aerial supervision missions. Aircraft must hold a Standard Airworthiness Certificate, be certified under 14 CFR Part 23 or 25, and possess VFR/IFR, day/night, and known ice capabilities. Technical requirements include environmental controls, seating for three passengers, and specific transceiver programming for guard frequencies. Optional aerial-sensor capabilities may be offered provided they meet minimum camera sensor specifications. Contractors must maintain an FAA certificate under 14 CFR Part 135 and implement a comprehensive Safety Management System. Proposals are evaluated based on technical capability, organizational safety, and past performance, while price is analyzed for reasonableness rather than scored. Awardees must submit payment requests electronically through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform. The solicitation includes specific guidance for Citation 500 Jets to be submitted as single pilot operations. Final proposals must be submitted electronically in four separate volumes, including a signed SF 1449, SAM registration, and detailed pricing schedules for daily availability and flight hours.