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Forestry and Parks - Request for Proposal - Amphibious Airtanker Group

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AB-2026-06150International

Response Deadline10/12/2026, 08:00:59 PM UTC

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The Province of Alberta is seeking a multiplane Amphibious Airtanker Group and one turbine powered birddog aircraft for wildfire suppression services over a ten year term. The group must provide a total capacity of at least 10,000 litres, utilizing between two and four aircraft with a minimum individual capacity of 3,000 litres each. All airtankers must feature compartmentalized or variable constant flow tanks and be operated by fully qualified aircrew. While the Province may allow the temporary use of transition aircraft for the 2027 season, all aircraft must be approved by Transport Canada and the contractor must maintain a valid Air Operator Certificate and compliance with the Canadian Transportation Act. The contract guarantees 120 days for each aircraft per year, although there are no guaranteed flying hours during the core period. Aircraft must be positioned throughout Alberta and may be exported or repositioned with minimal notice for indefinite periods. Interested proponents must submit their responses by October 12, 2026, in accordance with solicitation AB-2026-06150.

General Info

Alberta seeks amphibious airtankers and birddog aircraft for wildfire suppression over ten years.

Agency

Forestry and ParksView Agency

NAICS

488190 - Other Support Activities for Air TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

AB, CAN

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 4

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 12

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/12/2026, 08:00:59 PM UTCin about 1 month

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyForestry and Parks

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Organization / Agency

Forestry and Parks

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Shawn LagasseProv Airtanker Program Supervisor

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

For the primary purpose of wildfire suppression, the Province requires the services of a multiplane Amphibious Airtanker Group supported by one (1) Birddog aircraft. The airtanker group will consist of: • A combined Amphibious Airtanker Group capacity of equal to or greater than 10,000 litres with a minimum of two (2) and up to four (4) purposed designed Amphibious Airtankers; • A minimum capacity per Amphibious Airtanker of 3,000 litres; • Each Amphibious Airtanker must be equipped with a compartmentalized or variable/constant flow tank; and • One (1) turbine powered birddog aircraft All Aircraft must be supported by a fully qualified Aircrew. The Province recognizes that there may not be sufficient lead time to acquire, equip, and staff aircraft for the commencement of the 2027 wildfire season. Under these circumstances, the Province may accept the use of one or more Transition Aircraft for a short term, provided the Transition Aircraft are acceptable to the Province. A proposal that includes the use of any Transition Aircraft must be outlined in Attachment #2. Proponents will supply only aircraft approved by Transport Canada through the issuance of a Canadian Type Certificate or acceptance by Transport Canada of the foreign certificate without issuing its own certificate. Aircraft proposed must meet all Transport Canada legal and regulatory requirements necessary to provide the required Airtanker Services. The Contractor will hold a valid license governed by and compliant with the Canadian Transportation Act and a valid Air Operator Certificate (AOC) issued by Transport Canada appropriate to their airtanker operations. The Province will guarantee 120 days for each Aircraft in each year of the ten year term of the Contract.. There are no guaranteed flying hours during the Core Period. The Aircraft will be positioned as required throughout Alberta and may be exported outside of the province if required. The Aircraft may be repositioned with minimal notice and for indefinite periods of time.