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Light Turbine Helicopter Operations (External Load/Precision Flight)

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State & Local

Response Deadline10/28/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract involves providing specialized light turbine helicopter operations to support prime contractors on California Department of Parks and Recreation Cannabis Watershed Protection Program projects. The scope of work focuses on high-precision flight maneuvers, including long line external load operations, low-altitude flights, and vertical visual reference maneuvers. Performance will take place in West Sacramento, with the primary deliverable being the completion of specified flight hours. Eligible providers must utilize light turbine helicopters such as the Bell 206L3/L4, 206B3, 407, 505, or Airbus AS 350, all of which must possess HOGE capability at 5,000 feet. Strict compliance is required regarding FAR 14 CFR 135.1 certification, and all personnel must pass FBI and DOJ background checks. The response deadline for this opportunity is October 28, 2026.

General Info

Light turbine helicopter operations for California Cannabis Watershed Protection projects by October 28, 2026.

Agency

California Department of Parks & Recreation

NAICS

488190 - Other Support Activities for Air Transportation

Place of Performance

West Sacramento, CA, 95605, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of C26803017.

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C26803017 Helicopter Services

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PostedOct 14

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Response DeadlineOct 28

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10/28/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTCin 12 days

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AgencyCalifornia Department of Parks & Recreation

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Organization / AgencyCalifornia Department of Parks & Recreation

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Performs specialized flight operations for prime contractors on California Department of Parks & Recreation Cannabis Watershed Protection Program projects. Executes long line external load operations, precision low-altitude flights, and vertical visual reference maneuvers. Requires light turbine helicopters (Bell 206L3/L4, 206B3, 407, 505, or Airbus AS 350) with HOGE capability at 5,000 ft. Requires FAR 14 CFR 135.1 certification and FBI/DOJ background checks. Delivers completed flight hours.

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