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Helicopter Long-Line Transport Services

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State & Local

Submission Closed07/09/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract requires helicopter-based long-line transport services to deliver personnel, tools, and approximately 5,000 pounds of equipment to the remote Blackcrook Peak communications site over a 3- to 5-day window, encompassing full mobilization, daily operational execution, and on-site coordination. The work must be performed with precision and reliability due to the site’s inaccessibility and the critical nature of the communications infrastructure being supported. All transport activities must adhere to strict safety and operational standards to ensure the secure handling of heavy payloads and the well-being of personnel involved during hoisting and landing operations. The solicitation is categorized as a subcontract and falls under NAICS code 481219, indicating it is for air transportation services, specifically rotary-wing operations. The opportunity was posted on June 26, 2026, with a response deadline of July 9, 2026, providing potential bidders a roughly two-week window to submit proposals. While the contracting entity is listed as Utah with no further agency or office details provided, the place of performance is clearly defined as the remote Blackcrook Peak location. Bidders must demonstrate proven capability in long-line heavy-lift operations, experience with remote site logistics, and the ability to operate efficiently within a compressed timeframe.

General Info

Helicopter long-line transport of 5,000 lbs equipment and personnel to remote Blackcrook Peak site within 3–5 days.

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UtahView Agency

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

UT, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of GJ26-172.

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GJ26-172 UCA Helicopter Transport Services for Blackcrook Peak Communications Site

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PhaseClosed

PostedJun 26

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Response DeadlineJul 9

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Submission Closed

07/09/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Full Description

Provide helicopter-based long-line transport of personnel, tools, and ~5,000 lbs of equipment to the remote Blackcrook Peak communications site over a 3–5-day period, including mobilization, daily operations, and on-site coordination.