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Low-Level Aerial Survey Flight Services

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This subcontract for Low-Level Aerial Survey Flight Services supports the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in conducting deer population projects. The selected provider will operate helicopters at altitudes between 200 and 300 feet to transport two biologists per flight across designated Illinois counties, with all daily routes originating from regional airports. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary aviation fuel and delivering the required flight hours. To qualify, operators must ensure all flights are FAA-compliant and employ pilots with documented experience in low-level flight operations. This project is managed under the Office of Resource Conservation for the state of Illinois and falls under NAICS code 611512.

General Info

FAA-compliant helicopter services for Illinois DNR deer population surveys using low-level flight operations.

Agency

Illinois → Office of Resource Conservation

NAICS

611512 - Flight Training

Place of Performance

Not applicable, IL, 00000, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 26-422DNR-DIREC-B-49780.

The full solicitation package (8 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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26-422DNR-DIREC-B-49780 | Aerial surveys for deer locations in chronic wasting disease counties

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PostedOct 16

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AgencyIllinois → Office of Resource Conservation

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Organization / AgencyIllinois → Office of Resource Conservation

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Performs low-level aerial surveys for prime contractors on Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) deer population projects. Operates helicopters at altitudes of 200-300 feet to transport two biologists per flight across specified Illinois counties. Provides all aviation fuel and executes daily routes originating from regional airports. Requires FAA-compliant operations and pilots with documented low-level flight experience. Delivers completed flight hours.

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