National Large Jet Transportation Service

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Incident Procurement Aviation Branch is seeking commercial flight services under a total small business set-aside solicitation for a large jet transport aircraft capable of carrying a minimum of 100 passengers, powered by turbine multi-engine technology and operated by qualified personnel to support federal missions. The contract, designated as a commercial item acquisition under NAICS code 481211 and Product/Service Code V221, provides for indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity air transportation of personnel, equipment, and supplies as directed by the government. The base period runs from July 20, 2026, through June 1, 2027, with up to four sequential one-year option periods extending performance through June 14, 2030, and an optional six-month extension through December 12, 2030, governed by FAR 52.217-8. The contractor must guarantee daily aircraft availability during the mandatory availability period and provide flight hours on an as-needed basis, with fixed daily rates payable by the U.S. Forest Service regardless of utilization. Additional contract line items cover fuel services via the DLA Air Card, per diem and lodging for flight crews, and specialized non-mandatory flight time categories. The solicitation requires submission of a past performance questionnaire via email to the point of contact, Rita "KAY" Brundage, and incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, which establish commercial item acquisition procedures and standard terms. Acceptance of services is based on government certification using Form SF-1449, confirming compliance with aircraft specifications and operation standards. Payment is certified through government voucher systems, though specific accounting codes and remittance details are not enumerated. The contract is restricted to small businesses, and proposal submission deadline is July 14, 2026, with award anticipated following evaluation against undisclosed criteria.