John Day WS Helicopter Flights for Surveys & Mgt Pendleton, Heppner, John Day, Prineville

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a contractor to supply up to two helicopters, experienced pilots, and essential support services including a fuel truck with a licensed driver and a capture crew as needed to conduct wildlife surveys and management activities across the Pendleton, Grant, Heppner, and Prineville wildlife districts, with additional support available to adjoining districts as required. The contractor will be responsible for providing approximately 570 hours of helicopter flight time over a two-year period covering 2026 through 2028, ensuring reliable and safe aerial operations for species monitoring and population management. All services must be delivered with precision and compliance to support the agency’s conservation goals. The solicitation, identified as S-63500-00016941, was posted on May 19, 2026, with proposals due by June 16, 2026. Performance will primarily center in Oregon, with the place of performance listed as Salem, and all contractor personnel and equipment must be positioned to respond effectively across the specified wildlife districts. Patty Whalen serves as the sole point of contact and purchaser, reachable at 503-979-6963 or Patty.L.Whalen@odfw.oregon.gov. The contract is issued under the state and local government procurement category and is open to qualified proposers seeking to support critical wildlife operations in central and eastern Oregon.