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Remote Aviation Transport (Helicopter Services)

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Response Deadline09/25/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Remote Aviation Transport involves providing helicopter services for prime contractors operating on US Forest Service Juneau Ranger District projects. The primary scope of work includes conducting flight operations to transport maintenance technicians and propane to five remote cabin sites located in Juneau, Alaska. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 481211 and is managed by Csa Northwest 4 Usda-Fs for the Department of Agriculture. All service providers must utilize FAA certified pilots and operators while maintaining strict adherence to aviation safety compliance to successfully deliver transport trips to and from the specified remote locations.

General Info

Helicopter transport of technicians and propane for US Forest Service projects in Juneau, Alaska.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Csa Northwest 4 Usda-FsView Agency

NAICS

481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Juneau, AK, 99801, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 1240BF26Q0067.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Cabin and Propane Maintenance JRD

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Timeline

PostedSep 23

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Response DeadlineSep 25

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09/25/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 1 day

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa Northwest 4 Usda-Fs

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Performs helicopter transport for prime contractors on US Forest Service Juneau Ranger District projects. Conducts flight operations to transport propane and maintenance technicians to five remote cabin sites. Requires FAA certified pilots and operators and strict aviation safety compliance. Delivers completed transport trips to and from remote cabin sites.

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