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Helicopter Maintenance and Weight/Balance Certification

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State & Local

Response Deadline10/28/2026, 01:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract for Helicopter Maintenance and Weight/Balance Certification supports prime contractors working on California Department of Parks & Recreation projects. The scope of work involves performing mandatory annual weighing and technical maintenance, which includes using certified scales for aircraft weighing, updating maintenance records, and installing FAA-approved air particle separators and locking caps. The final deliverables consist of updated logs and certified weight and balance data. The project requires the use of FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant mechanics to ensure all technical standards are met. Performance of these services is centered in Kern, California. Interested parties should note the response deadline of October 28, 2026, for this specialized aviation maintenance opportunity.

General Info

Agency

California Department of Parks & Recreation

NAICS

333997 - Scale and Balance Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Kern, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of C26803019.

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

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C26803019 Helicopter Services

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Timeline

PostedOct 13

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Response DeadlineOct 28

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/28/2026, 01:00:00 AM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyCalifornia Department of Parks & Recreation

ContactsNo contacts available

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Organization / AgencyCalifornia Department of Parks & Recreation

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ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

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Performs mandatory annual weighing and technical maintenance for prime contractors on California Department of Parks & Recreation projects. Conducts actual aircraft weighing using certified scales, updates maintenance records, and installs FAA-approved locking caps and air particle separators. Requires FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanics. Delivers certified weight and balance data and updated logs.

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