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Rotary-Wing (Helicopter) Air Operations & Drone Recovery

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Submission Closed05/26/2026, 09:30:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 481212

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Solicitation # SN-AV-2026-02

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Forest Service

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4 months ago

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The contract entails rotary-wing air operations centered on personnel transport, drone recovery, marine mammal monitoring, and local range support activities to San Nicolas Island and Santa Cruz Island, with all flights restricted to a 1.5-hour flight radius from Point Mugu. Operations are expected to support Department of Defense missions requiring reliable, timely, and environmentally sensitive helicopter services in the coastal Southern California region. The scope emphasizes operational precision, safety, and compliance with ecological protections given the proximity to sensitive marine habitats and restricted airspace. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 481212, reserved exclusively for small business concerns, aiming to promote participation from qualified small firms in defense-related aviation services. The opportunity was posted on April 24, 2026, with a response deadline of May 26, 2026. The place of performance is designated as Point Mugu NAWC with a zip code of 93042, indicating the primary operational hub. The contracting authority is USTRANSCOM-AQ under the Department of Defense, though no specific point of contact or additional organizational details are provided in the available data.

General Info

Provide helicopter rotary-wing air operations supporting missions within 1.5-hour radius of Point Mugu.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Ustranscom-aqView Agency

NAICS

481212 - Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Point Mugu NAWC, CA, 93042, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of HTC71126RE137.

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Point Mugu Range Air Transportation Services (PMRATS)

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PhaseClosed

PostedApr 24

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Response DeadlineMay 26

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Submission Closed

05/26/2026, 09:30:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Ustranscom-aq

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Department Of Defense → Ustranscom-aq

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Conduct rotary-wing flights for personnel transport, drone recovery, marine mammal monitoring, and local range support to San Nicolas Island and Santa Cruz Island. Flights limited to 1.5-hour radius from Point Mugu.