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Multi-Engine Amphibious Water Scooping Aircraft Supply

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Response Deadline10/26/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract, managed by the Department of the Interior's IBC Acquisition Services Directorate, involves the supply or lease of multi-engine amphibious water scooping aircraft to support prime contractors on U.S. Wildland Fire Service projects. The required aircraft must meet strict Interagency Airtanker Board specifications, including a minimum payload of 525 lbs, a cruise airspeed of 180 knots at 7,000 feet, and a tank capacity of 1,400 US gallons. Additionally, all aircraft must be equipped with an IAB approved or interim approved gate and be delivered in airworthy condition to designated operational areas. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 532411 and was posted on October 20, 2026, with a response deadline of October 26, 2026. This procurement ensures that the Department of the Interior has access to specialized aerial firefighting capabilities necessary for effective wildland fire suppression and management.

General Info

Supply or lease of amphibious water scooping aircraft for US wildland fire projects.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

NAICS

532411 - Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 140D0427R0088.

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

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F--Exclusive Use Multi-Engine Amphibious Water Scooping Aviation Services

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PostedOct 20

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Response DeadlineOct 26

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

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Supplies or leases multi-engine amphibious aircraft for prime contractors on DOI U.S. Wildland Fire Service projects. Provides aircraft with 1,400 US gallon tank capacity, 525 lbs minimum payload, and cruise airspeed of 180 kts at 7,000 ft. Aircraft must be equipped with an IAB approved or interim approved gate and meet Interagency Airtanker Board specifications. Delivers airworthy amphibious aircraft to designated operational areas.

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