Pre-notice of Acquisition of 5 Multi-role Utility Helicopters
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The Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Natural Resources, is initiating a pre-solicitation process under solicitation number rfi_2029 for the acquisition of five new multi-role utility helicopters. While designed for various flight operations, the primary mission for these aircraft is wildland fire suppression. The procurement encompasses the aircraft design and configuration, specialized firefighting and mission equipment, avionics, and communications systems. To ensure operational readiness, the successful vendor must provide project management, support services, manufacturer warranties, and comprehensive training for both pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers. The delivery of the helicopters to Ontario is structured across a three-year phased schedule. A minimum of two helicopters must be delivered and accepted by November 30, 2028, followed by two additional units by November 30, 2029. The final helicopter, along with all remaining equipment, certifications, and documentation, must be delivered and accepted no later than November 30, 2030. Interested parties must submit their responses online by the deadline of December 1, 2026, providing a qualification envelope as part of the response process.
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The helicopters will be required to meet detailed operational, performance, airworthiness, and equipment specifications to support multi-role flight operations, with wildland fire suppression as its primary mission. The successful vendor will also be required to provide pilot and aircraft maintenance engineer training, manufacturer warranties, and related support required for operational readiness and acceptance by the Ministry.
The Ministry anticipates that the Helicopters will be delivered in accordance with the following minimum delivery schedule: • By November 30, 2028, a minimum of two (2) Helicopters shall be delivered and accepted by the Ministry. • By November 30, 2029, a minimum of two (2) additional Helicopters (for a total of four (4) Helicopters) shall be delivered and accepted by the Ministry. • By November 30, 2030, the fifth and final Helicopter shall be delivered and accepted by the Ministry. All five (5) Helicopters, including all associated equipment, documentation, certifications, and other Deliverables, shall be delivered to and accepted by the Ministry no later than November 30, 2030.
Project Reference: 22233
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