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Helicopter Base Operations and Ground Support

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Response Deadline10/01/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Helicopter Base Operations and Ground Support provides essential ground-based infrastructure and logistics for prime contractors supporting North Carolina Forest Service aviation projects. The contractor is responsible for establishing and managing a fully operational helibase within the Western NC Designated Dispatch Point, which includes providing crew lodging, transportation, and necessary ground support equipment. A critical component of the scope involves managing ground-to-air 800 MHz radio communications in strict accordance with NWCG PMS 510 standards. This effort is managed under the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and falls under NAICS code 488190, with a response deadline set for October 1, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for NC Forest Service helibase operations, ground support, and radio communications.

Agency

North Carolina → Department of AgricultureView Agency

NAICS

488190 - Other Support Activities for Air TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

NC, USA

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Documents

This scope was carved out of 10-IFB-2312204550-TT.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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North Carolina Forest Service - Forest Protection (NCFS-FP) Type 1 Helicopter Services

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Timeline

PostedAug 28

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Response DeadlineOct 1

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10/01/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 23 days

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AgencyNorth Carolina → Department of Agriculture

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Supplies ground-based infrastructure and logistics for prime contractors on NC Forest Service aviation projects. Establishes a helibase within the Western NC Designated Dispatch Point, providing crew lodging, transportation, and ground support equipment. Manages ground-to-air 800 MHz radio communications per NWCG PMS 510 standards. Delivers a fully operational, staffed, and equipped helibase.

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