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Float-Equipped Helicopter and Pilot Services

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Response Deadline11/30/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Float-Equipped Helicopter and Pilot Services supports Department of National Defence projects at the Nanoose Range in Nanoose Bay, Canada. The selected provider will be responsible for transporting personnel and equipment for prime contractors, executing flight operations, conducting air-over flights of Navy ships for sensor testing, and testing electronic equipment. Deliverables are measured in completed flight hours. To qualify, the contractor must hold a Transport Canada AOC, a CTA domestic license, and NATO SECRET clearance. Technical requirements for the aircraft include P25 encryption communication, tunable VHF FM radio, and intercom systems. The solicitation was posted on October 28, 2026, with a response deadline of November 30, 2026.

General Info

Float-equipped helicopter services for DND projects at Nanoose Range requiring specific security clearances.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of National Defence

NAICS

488190 - Other Support Activities for Air Transportation

Place of Performance

Nanoose Bay, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of W8482-275834/A.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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CFMETR Helicopter Support III

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Timeline

PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineNov 30

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Response Deadline

11/30/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence

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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence

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Full Description

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Performs movement of personnel and equipment for prime contractors on Department of National Defence projects at the Nanoose Range. Executes flight operations, air-over flights of Navy ships for sensor testing, and testing of electronic equipment using float-equipped aircraft. Requires P25 encryption communication, tunable VHF FM radio, and intercoms. Must hold Transport Canada AOC, CTA domestic license, and NATO SECRET clearance. Delivers completed flight hours.

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