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Helicopter Charter Services Mountain Wildfire Management

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WS5567410155Canada

Submission Closed03/11/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 481212

Canada

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Wildfire Aerial Response Flight OperationsThis contract engages a subcontractor to provide on-demand helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft services specifically for wildland fire suppression. The responsibilities include performing retardant drops, conducting fire mapping, and transporting crew members during active wildfire events. The services are critical for effective wildfire management and rapid response, ensuring the Forest Service can mobilize aerial resources as needed. The contract, titled "Wildfire Aerial Response Flight Operations," was posted on May 6, 2026, under the NAICS code 481212, which covers charter and air taxi services. The work will be performed in Boise, with the Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, overseeing the operation. This subcontract arrangement highlights the government's reliance on specialized aerial support to enhance fire suppression efforts in response to increasing wildfire risks.

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Parks Canada Agency is seeking to procure the exclusive services of one intermediate class helicopter to assist with mountain wildland fire management operations. The contract involves chartering a helicopter specifically for wildfire management purposes, ensuring timely and effective support in mountainous regions. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Public Works and Government Services, is a federal procurement under the Government of Canada. A key amendment to the original solicitation clarifies that all required supporting documentation and offer submissions must be received by March 11, 2026, at 14:00 EST. This deadline supersedes any earlier stated closing times on Ariba Discovery or CanadaBuys platforms, and any submissions received after this time will be deemed non-responsive. The contract points of contact include Sasha Lahaie, the contracting authority, who can be reached via the provided email for any clarifications or inquiries.

General Info

Parks Canada seeks one intermediate helicopter for mountain wildfire management; submissions due March 11, 2026.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services

NAICS

481212 - Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation View NAICS

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMar 5

Solicitation

Response DeadlineMar 11

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

03/11/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Lahaie Sasha (SPAC/PSPCContracting Authority

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Full Description

AMENDMENT TO CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and CanadaBuys posting closing time. All required supporting documentation and offer submission must be submitted by March 11, 2026 at 14:00 EST. All offers submitted after 14:00 EST will result in the bid being declared non-responsive. Parks Canada Agency is requesting exclusive services of One (1) intermediate class helicopter to support Mountain wildland fire management operations.