Helicopter Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Services for Oklahoma State Office

This solicitation, numbered 12639526Q0139, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for commercial rotary-wing maintenance services to support the USDA APHIS Wildlife Services Oklahoma program. The contract scope covers inspection, maintenance, repair, and installation of mission equipment on Bell 206B and MD-series helicopters, with work to be performed primarily at the contractor’s facility in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and at field locations across the state. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 488190, with a small business size standard of $40 million in average annual receipts, and all responsible small businesses are eligible to respond. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year ordering period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, and includes options for each subsequent year with a maximum total ceiling value of $5 million. The contract requires strict adherence to FAA regulations (14 CFR Parts 43, 65, and 91) and manufacturer maintenance instructions, with all maintenance records submitted within two business days of completion and comprehensive documentation maintained for auditability. Contractors must provide certified FAA A&P mechanics with turbine helicopter experience, and individuals holding Inspection Authorization must be available to sign off on inspections. Personnel accessing government facilities must comply with HSPD-12 and FIPS PUB 201 for personal identity verification. The contract prohibits subcontracting without prior written approval and mandates hangarkeepers liability insurance naming the U.S. Government as an additional insured. Evaluation will be based on price, past performance, and technical capability using a best value trade-off methodology, not lowest price technically acceptable. Quotes must be submitted via email by 5:00 p.m. CDT on June 1, 2026, to Bob Zeglin at Robert.Zeglin@usda.gov, with all questions also to be directed via email only. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and compliance with numerous FAR clauses including those on ethical conduct, trafficking in persons, cybersecurity, labor standards, and sustainable procurement is required.