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Helicopter Aircraft Provision

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Response Deadline12/18/2026, 03:00:00 PM EST

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This subcontract, managed by the Department of the Interior's Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate, requires the provision of a fully compliant helicopter to support prime contractors on US Forest Service projects located at Fort Wainwright. The selected provider must deliver one aircraft equipped with essential technical components, including digital hour meters, aeronautical charts, and safety harnesses that meet the specific requirements outlined in the technical specifications. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 481211. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of December 18, 2026, to ensure the aircraft is available for the entire designated period of performance.

General Info

Small business subcontract for one compliant helicopter supporting US Forest Service at Fort Wainwright.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

NAICS

481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 140D0427R0119.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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USWFS EU T2 Helo Fire - Fort Wainwright, AK

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Timeline

PostedNov 5

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Response DeadlineDec 18

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12/18/2026, 03:00:00 PM ESTin about 1 month

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

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Full Description

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Supplies a fully compliant helicopter for prime contractors on US Forest Service (USWFS) projects at Fort Wainwright. Provisions one helicopter equipped with aeronautical charts, digital hour meters, and specific safety harnesses per technical specifications in Section B. Delivers one fully compliant aircraft available for the period of performance.

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