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This Government Contract opportunity from Arizona was posted on December 1, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) Operations

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State & Local

Submission Closed01/02/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Arizona → Department of Forestry and Fire ManagementView Agency

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

AZ, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of BPM007303.

The full solicitation package (28 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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All-Inclusive Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) and Services

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PhaseClosed

PostedDec 1

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Response DeadlineJan 2

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Submission Closed

01/02/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyArizona → Department of Forestry and Fire Management

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Arizona → Department of Forestry and Fire Management

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Provision of fully operational single-engine air tankers for wildfire suppression, including aircraft, pilots, maintenance, and operational support.

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