National Call When Needed Airtanker Services

The contract solicitation titled "National Call When Needed Airtanker Services" is issued by the USDA Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture, with Boise, Idaho as the contracting office location. This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, aligned with NAICS code 481212. The solicitation was initially posted on August 17, 2017, and involves providing airtanker services on an as-needed basis for national wildfire suppression efforts. The process is currently on hold due to an ongoing Government Accountability Office (GAO) protest related to the request for proposals (RFP), resulting in an indefinite extension of the proposal due date until the protest is resolved. Once resolved, an amendment will be issued with a new deadline. Key contacts for this solicitation include the Contracting Officer, Matthew D. Olson, and the National Airtanker Program Manager, James Fa'asau, who oversee the administration and execution of the contract. Interested parties or prospective bidders are advised to await further updates and amendments reflecting the new submission timeline once the GAO protest concludes. The contract opportunity is accessible through the official SAM.gov workspace for potential vendors seeking detailed information or to prepare submissions post-resolution.