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Forestry and Parks - Request for Proposal - Hoist Capable Medium Helicopter

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AB-2026-00743International

Submission Closed02/27/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 481212

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Water Scooper Multiple Award IDIQ

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Solicitation # SN-AV-2026-02

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Wildfire Aerial Response Flight OperationsThe contract titled Wildfire Aerial Response Flight Operations is a subcontract issued by the Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture to provide on-demand aerial support for wildland fire suppression missions. It encompasses the use of both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft to deliver critical services including retardant drops, real-time fire mapping, and transport of firefighting crews during active wildfire events. Operations are centered in Boise with a primary focus on rapid deployment and operational flexibility to respond to dynamic fire conditions across federal and state lands. Aircraft must be available at a moment’s notice and capable of operating in high-risk, high-heat, and low-visibility environments typical of wildfire scenarios. The contract falls under NAICS code 481212, indicating specialized air transportation for emergency response purposes. Although the solicitation number and specific set-aside details are not provided, the contract is positioned for immediate activation during fire season, with performance expected to meet stringent federal safety and response standards. The place of performance is tied to Boise, but mission scope extends throughout the region requiring aerial firefighting support.

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4 months ago

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The contract seeks to secure the services of one medium helicopter equipped with personnel and fire-line equipment hoisting capabilities to support wildfire suppression efforts. Preferred helicopter models include the Bell 212DF, Bell 412 EP, and Bell 412 Epi, though other equivalent models may be considered upon inquiry with the Contracting Manager. The helicopter will be stationed as needed throughout Alberta, with the potential for deployment outside the province. It must be capable of rapid redeployment on short notice and for indefinite durations. The Province guarantees the helicopter's availability for 130 consecutive days during each of the two contract years, with no guaranteed flight hours during the core period. The contract may be extended twice, each extension lasting one year under the same terms. Proponents are required to possess the proposed helicopter at the time of proposal submission, along with the necessary documentation specified in the contract attachments. The contract is managed by Forestry and Parks under the Government of Canada, with proposals due by February 27, 2026.

General Info

Contract for medium helicopter fire suppression services in Alberta, 130-day availability, possible extensions.

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Government of Canada → Forestry and ParksView Agency

NAICS

481212 - Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Alberta, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedJan 28

Solicitation

Response DeadlineFeb 27

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Submission Closed

02/27/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Forestry and Parks

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Full Description

For the primary purpose of wildfire suppression, the Province requires the services of one (1) medium helicopter with personnel and fire-line equipment hoisting capability. Acceptable helicopter models include: Bell 212DF Bell 412 EP Bell 412 Epi Other helicopter models may be considered at the discretion of the Province. Please submit a written inquiry to the Contracting Manager regarding all inquiries specific to equivalent models. The helicopter will be positioned as required throughout Alberta, and may be exported outside the province if required. The helicopter may be repositioned with minimal notice and for indefinite periods of time. The Province will guarantee 130 consecutive days for the helicopter, in each of the two years of the Contract and for each year in case of extension. There are no guaranteed flying hours during the Core Period. The Province may extend the Contract under the same terms and conditions, for an additional two terms of 1 year each. Proponents must be in possession of the proposed helicopter(s) at the time of their Proposal submission with the appropriate documentation as outlined in Attachment #1 to Appendix C to this RFP.

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