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12639526Q0090Federal

Submission Closed04/10/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 481219

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Minneapolis MnView Agency

Contract Value

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Lincoln, NE, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

WORKHORSE-AERIAL SERVICES LLCView Profile

Award Issued Date

04/22/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

(2)

B1_QA1.pdf

PDF

Amendment 0001 to Contract 12639526Q0090 Fixed-Wing Pilot Services

PDF•amendment

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Timeline

3 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedMar 30

Presolicitation

Amendment 1Apr 1

Contract was updated

Amendment 2Apr 3

Contract was updated

Amendment 3Apr 7

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineApr 10

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

04/10/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn

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Office AddressMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

Contacts

Amanda Barbosa

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Full Description

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) program is seeking to establish a contract for commercial aviation services (CAS) for fixed‑wing flight services supporting wildlife damage management operations in Nebraska and Wyoming.

This solicitation will result in a firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity commercial services contract. The anticipated effective date of the contract is May 1, 2026. The contract will consist of five ordering periods, with each ordering period being twelve (12) months in duration. This will be a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 481219 (size standard $25M). The solicitation package will be issued via email IAW FAR Model Deviation [Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO)] 12.201-1(c)(2). Evaluation will be IAW FAR Model Deviation [Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO)] 12.203(a) Price, Technical, and Past Performance. Basis for award will be best value to the government; comparative evaluation of quotations will be used. All responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration.

Questions concerning this presolicitation notice should be directed to Amanda Barbosa, Contracting Officer, by email only, at Amanda.Barbosa@usda.gov

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Question and Answer 1 (QA1) posted in attachments

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Amendment 0001 posted in attachments

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Solicitation response date extended to Friday, April 10th, 2026 at 5pm Central Time.