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Fixed Wing Flight Services for USDA APHIS Wildlife Services, M

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12639522Q0041Federal

Submission Closed01/25/2022, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 481219

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Solicitation # C26803017

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Solicitation # 0000040637

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Senior Executive Aircraft Lease

Solicitation # 70FB7027I00000001

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Solicitation # 234772

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Solicitation # 234484

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Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

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Helitorch and Aerial Ignition ServicesThis subcontract for Helitorch and Aerial Ignition Services supports Department of the Interior resource and fire-related operations. The selected provider will install and operate Helitorch equipment on Type III aircraft to execute precision aerial ignition drops. To ensure operational success, the contractor must provide specialized pilot training for aerial ignition and maintain USWFS AOM certification. Managed by the Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate, this opportunity is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 481219. The solicitation was posted on September 21, 2026, with a response deadline of October 27, 2026.

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Fort Collins Co

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation

Place of Performance

Highlands Ranch, CO, 80126, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

A1-1052724+Wildlife+Services+-+Aviation+Safety+and+Operations+Manual.pdf

B3-1052427+22Q0041+Solicitation+Pkg.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedJan 12

Presolicitation

Type ChangedJan 12

Presolicitation → Solicitation

Response DeadlineJan 25

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

01/25/2022, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Fort Collins Co

Contacts1 person available

OfficeFORT COLLINS, CO, 80526, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Fort Collins Co

Office AddressFORT COLLINS, CO, 80526, USA

Contacts

Tom Wesley

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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