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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on September 16, 2022. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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NAICS: 481219
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C26803019 Helicopter Services
Solicitation # C26803019
The California Department of Parks and Recreation is soliciting bids for helicopter services to support the Cannabis Watershed Protection Program within the Coastal and Desert Divisions. This Call When Needed contract, identified as C26803019, is intended to establish Primary and Secondary agreements with the two lowest responsible bidders for an estimated term from February 21, 2027, through February 20, 2030. The selected contractor must provide a light turbine helicopter, such as a Bell 206, Bell 407, Bell 505, or Airbus AS 350, equipped with high skid landing gear, an Automated Flight Following system, and an FAA approved keeperless automatic locking cargo hook. Operations must comply with FAR Part 135 and California aviation regulations, with specific requirements for annual aircraft weighing and strict adherence to FAA Advisory Circulars for avionics and electrical systems. Bids are due by 5:00 PM on October 27, 2026, and must be submitted electronically in PDF format to Annie Garcia. Evaluation is based on the lowest responsive bid, with a 5% preference for certified small businesses and applicable incentives for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Mandatory submission documents include the Service Contracts Bid Form and an Operational Cost Exercise. Tentatively selected bidders must present their aircraft for inspection within 10 days of notification. The pricing structure consists of a contractor-quoted Daily Operational Rate and hourly flight rates based on the United States Forest Service National Helicopter Flight Rate Chart. Additionally, personnel must pass a comprehensive FBI and State of California criminal history background check.
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C26803017 Helicopter Services
Solicitation # C26803017
The California Department of Parks and Recreation is soliciting bids for helicopter services to support the Cannabis Watershed Protection Program within the Central Division. The primary objective is the reconnaissance of illegal cannabis grow sites and the removal of plants and trash via long line, with additional support for special operations, critical incidents, and natural disasters. The agency seeks two Call When Needed contractors for a three-year term from February 21, 2027, through February 20, 2030, with two optional one-year extensions. Eligible aircraft include specific models from Bell and Airbus, which must be Type 3, high skid, four-passenger turbine-powered helicopters capable of hovering out of ground effect at 5,000 feet under specified conditions. The contract will be awarded to the two lowest responsive and responsible bidders, establishing primary and secondary agreements. Bids are due by October 27, 2026, and must be submitted as a single PDF. Evaluation is based on the low price method, though incentives apply for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises and businesses in qualified zones under the Target Area Contract Preference Act. Contractors must undergo rigorous pre-award inspections of personnel and equipment and ensure all staff pass FBI and California DOJ background checks. Operational requirements include strict adherence to FAR 14 CFR 135.1 and NWCG fueling standards, with specific marking and metering requirements for fuel service trucks.
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Light Amphibious Airtanker Services
Solicitation # 234772
The Ministry of Forests for the Province of British Columbia is soliciting proposals for a Standing Arrangement for Light Amphibious Airtanker Services. The required service group must consist of five Light Amphibious Airtankers and one Birddog Aircraft, with airtankers requiring a minimum of 1,600 SHP for take-off, 1,550 SHP for climb, and a fuel capacity of at least 380 US gallons. Aircraft must be Transport Canada approved, feature high-visibility wing markings, and be capable of providing 175 to 190 hours of uninterrupted service at the start of the annual operating period without major maintenance. The successful contractor must position the group at a designated base in British Columbia and ensure aircraft are available for inspection by April 1, 2027. The award process utilizes a weighted ranking system where non-pricing rated criteria account for 60 percent of the score, with the top two respondents proceeding to a due diligence stage. Pricing is proposed in Canadian dollars and must include the delivery of five secondary foam delivery units by May 1 of the first service period, while the Province covers fuel, suppressants, landing fees, and crew travel expenses. Mandatory requirements include a $15 million comprehensive aircraft liability policy, a $2 million aviation general liability policy, and valid Tax Verification and WorkSafe BC clearance letters. Responses are due by 2:00 PM Pacific Time on December 1, 2026, via BC Bid or email.
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Non-binding Request for Standing Arrangement Rappel Helicopter Services
Solicitation # 234484
The Ministry of Forests, specifically the BC Wildfire Service, is issuing a non-binding Request for Standing Arrangement for Rappel Helicopter Services under Opportunity ID 234484. This non-exclusive arrangement seeks qualified suppliers to provide helicopters, pilots, and maintenance crews for wildfire operations in British Columbia. The service period typically runs for a minimum of 150 consecutive days between April and September, with the primary base of operations located at the Provincial Rappel Operations Centre in Salmon Arm. Notably, Addendum No. 1 specifies that submissions from U.S. suppliers will be disregarded and not evaluated. Technical requirements are stringent, favoring aircraft such as the Bell 412HP or 412EP, which must feature highly visible rotor markings and meet specific useful load benchmarks. Aircraft must be in the contractor's possession by March 1, 2027, and maintain at least 450 operational hours before any major engine or gearbox overhaul. Pilots must meet extensive experience thresholds, including 1,000 hours of PIC in designated mountainous areas and specialized training in crew resource management, mountain flying, and underwater egress. Maintenance must be performed by Transport Canada-qualified personnel following an approved Maintenance Control Manual. Evaluation is based on a weighted system where non-price rated criteria, including helicopter performance and useful load, account for 70 percent of the total score. Respondents must provide comprehensive documentation, including an Air Operator Certificate, Certificate of Airworthiness, and proof of significant insurance coverage, ranging from 3 million to 15 million dollars in aircraft liability depending on passenger capacity. Submissions are due by November 10, 2026, via BC Bid or email, and must utilize the provided Appendix B response templates.
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481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation

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Louisville, KY, 40213, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W7NA Uspfo Activity Kyang 123
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OfficeLOUISVILLE, KY, 40213-2614, USA
Office AddressLOUISVILLE, KY, 40213-2614, USA

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PLEASE MAKE ALL QUOTE SUBMISSIONS VALID THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30TH 2022. Please indicate all OPEN MARKET items you are quoting. Please provide DUNS#, Cage Code, TAX ID, GSA Schedule#, and lead time. As this is a Department of Defense purchase request, all offered products must comply with the Buy American Act (FAR Section 25.1 and FAR 25.2) All line items will accept a meets, exceeds, or an OR Equal item. Or Equal (All items requested will accept a meets, exceeds, or an Or Equal item.) Please confirm that your items are on your GSA Schedule or if they are Open Market. As this is a Department of Defense purchase request, all offered products must comply with the Buy American Act (FAR Section 25.1 and 25.2) Pending Availability of Funds. Please make quotes good through 30 September 2022. Please include Lead Time, Tax ID, DUNS #, and any Shipping charges that may apply. Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) FBO Announcement: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Action Code: Subject: STS TACH TIME Solicitation Number: W50S8L-22-Q-1004 Response Date: September 20, 2022, 2PM EST Contact Points: Glennquetta Odom Delivery shall be FOB Destination for the following items no later than 30 days ADC: Kentucky Air National Guard 1101 Grade Lane Louisville, KY 40213 Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6- Streamlined Procedures for evaluation and solicitation for Commercial Items- as Supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation document will not be issued. The solicitation is being issued using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC-2019-01) Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to the Contracting Officer. All responses to the questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 481219 with a small business size standard of $22 M. This acquisition is being procured using full and open competition and all interested parties may submit a quotation for consideration *** All interested Contractors shall provide a quote for the following: Background: All Items must be new. Porotypes, demonstration models, used, or refurbished equipment will not be considered for award. All items requested will accept an OR EQUAL item. GSA quotes received will take precedence over any open market quotes per FAR part 8 Price Schedule: All offerors shall provide a quotation for the following line items: Qty DESCRPTION PART NUMBER 90 HOURS TACH TIME SERVICE SEPT 30, 2022-SEPT 29,2022 Requirement Information: The contractor shall provide the use of civilian/military aircraft capable of supporting parachute operations in/around Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Merced CA, Elsinore, CA and DeLand, FL. Contractor will provide 90 hours of aircraft tach time each Fiscal year. These services have been procured using NAICS code 481219, Other Nonscheduled Air Transport. Provisions and Clauses: The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are hereby incorporated by reference. All FAR clauses may be viewed at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html or http://farsite.hill.af.mil Provisions 52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items contracting officer may insert provision when evaluating other factors are required 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran'Representation and Certifications Clauses The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition and will be incorporated into the resultant contract. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html or http://farsite.hill.af.mil 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation 52.204-13 System for Award Management 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certificates 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C.7104(g)) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June2003) (E.O. 11755) 52.222-19 Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2014) (E.O. 13126) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513) 52.225-1 Buy American Supplies 52.225-3 Buy American Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act Certificate Alternate I 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O. proclamations, and statues administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department if the Treasury) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ( 931 U.S.C. 3332) 52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability 52.216-25 Contract Definitization 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran- Representations and Certifications 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Contractors 52.233-3 Protests After Award (AUG 1996) ( 31 U.S.C. 3553) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items 52.247-34 FOB Destination 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013) 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. (Jun 2012) 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (Nov 2013) 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (Jun 2013) Clauses incorporated by Full Text FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2010) (DEVIATION) (a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (a) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (b) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clause in this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (b)(i) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110- 252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) Reserved. (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). (vii) Reserved (viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, (Nov 2007), (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ___ Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009). (xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S.- Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of Clause) 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2010) (b) The Contractor agrees to comply with any clause that is checked on the following list of Defense FAR Supplement clauses which, if checked, is included in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components. (1) _X_ 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (JAN 2009) (Section 847 of Pub. L. 110-181). (14)(i) _X___ 252.225-7036, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program (JUL 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). (25)(i)_X_ 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631). (26) _X_ 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (10 U.S.C. 2631). (c) In addition to the clauses listed in paragraph (e) of the Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items clause of this contract (FAR 52.212-5), the Contractor shall include the terms of the following clauses, if applicable, in subcontracts for commercial items or commercial components, awarded at any tier under this contract: (4) 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631). (5) 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (10 U.S.C. 2631). (End of clause) For offers to be considered at a minimum all RFQs must include the following: Completed Representations /Certifications (SAM), Completed Pricing Schedule, Completed Acknowledgement of Terms and Conditions. Offerors shall submit quotations to 123rd Contracting Office, no later than Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST.FAX quotations shall not be accepted. E-mail quotations shall be accepted at glennquetta.odom@us.af.mil. Please reference the RFQ number in the subject line of email communications. Offerors quotations shall not be deemed received by the Government until the quotation is entered in the e-mail box set forth above. Please make all quotes valid through September 30th 2022. Also, include DUNS, Cage code, Tax ID, Shipping & Lead Time for items. The point of contact for this solicitation is Glennquetta Odom, (502) 413-4617 if any additional information is required. Evaluation Award shall be made to the vendor based on lowest priced, technically acceptable. Technically acceptability means that the quote meets all of the stated minimum specifications. The Government shall evaluate price for reasonableness.

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