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NAICS: 481212

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Specialized Water Scooper Flight Crew ServicesThis subcontract, issued by the Department of Agriculture's Incident Procurement Aviation Branch, seeks specialized flight crew services to support US Forest Service wildland fire suppression projects. The contractor will provide Pilot in Command, Second in Command, and flight engineers to prime contractors, focusing on amphibious water scooping from fresh and saltwater sources and precision water drops in accordance with FAA Order 8110.56. Qualified personnel must hold an FAA Commercial Pilot License with specific certification for Special Purpose Operation of Forest and Wildlife Conservation. The contract focuses on the delivery of flight hours and water delivery services under NAICS code 481212. This opportunity is designated as an SBA set-aside, with a response deadline of October 29, 2026.

Incident Procurement Aviation Branch

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Amphibious Water Scooper Aircraft Services

Solicitation # 1202SA26R9100

The Department of Agriculture, through the Incident Procurement Aviation Branch of the U.S. Forest Service, is soliciting multiple Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contracts for contractor-operated and maintained turbine-powered, multi-engine, amphibious, fixed-wing water scooping aircraft services. These aircraft will be utilized for initial and extended attack of wildland fires on a call-when-needed basis. To be eligible, aircraft must have full or interim Interagency Airtanker Board approval and a minimum tank capacity of 1,400 U.S. gallons. The contract structure includes a one-year base period for 2027 and nine one-year options extending through 2036, with a total MATOC ceiling of 2.5 billion dollars. Award will be granted to offerors who are technically acceptable and provide reasonable pricing for daily availability and dry hourly flight rates. Technical evaluations will focus on structural integrity, maintenance, equipment, safety elements, and past performance. Contractors are required to maintain aircraft in accordance with FAA Part 145 standards and OEM maintenance programs, and must provide comprehensive public liability insurance. Payments are processed semi-monthly via the Incident Business System and the Invoice Processing System. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the IIPA application by October 29, 2026, divided into separate technical and business volumes.

Incident Procurement Aviation Branch

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USFS Wildland Fire Aviation Helicopter Support Services for Hoist and Medical Services

Solicitation # 1202SA-RFIHSS26-01

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, through the Incident Procurement Aviation Branch, issued this Request for Information (RFI) on September 22, 2026, to conduct market research for wildland fire aviation helicopter support services. The agency is seeking information on helicopter hoist operations and medical services, including Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS), to extract patients from remote environments and wildland fires. This RFI is intended solely for planning and acquisition strategy development; it does not constitute a formal solicitation, commitment, or obligation of funds. Responses are due by November 21, 2026, and should be submitted to Contracting Officer Shelia Stoddard. The government is requesting technical data on aircraft configurations, performance charts, and estimated pricing for both day VFR and 24-hour hoist extraction capabilities. Key operational requirements include Part 133 Class D certification, hoist systems STC'd for Human External Cargo, and adherence to FAR 91.205 for night operations using Night Vision Goggles. Personnel requirements are stringent, requiring pilots and hoist operators to maintain currency with six hoist operations every 14 days. Medical personnel must be licensed EMTs, AEMTs, or Paramedics with a state-recognized Medical Director. Additionally, all personnel must adhere to specific safety standards, including NFPA 1977 certified flame-resistant clothing and specialized footwear.

Incident Procurement Aviation Branch

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On-Call Helicopter Flight Services (Alaska)This subcontract opportunity is for the provision of contractor-operated and maintained helicopter flight services to support Department of the Interior natural resource missions in Alaska. The scope of work includes a variety of critical operations such as interagency fire management, search and rescue, aerial capture, animal tagging, and law enforcement surveillance. The selected contractor is responsible for delivering completed flight hours and the transport of personnel and cargo, necessitating FAA Part 135 certification and the use of flight-specific safety and navigation equipment. Managed by the Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate, this is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 481212. The solicitation was posted on September 16, 2026, with a response deadline of November 5, 2026.

Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

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Water Scooper Multiple Award IDIQ

Solicitation # 1202SA26R9100

The USDA Forest Service is preparing to issue a presolicitation for Water Scooper Services under the contract title Water Scooper Multiple Award IDIQ, with solicitation number 1202SA26R9100, expected to be released in approximately 15 days. This acquisition aims to secure multiple Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for contractor-operated and maintained turbine-powered, multi-engine, amphibious, fixed-wing water scooping aircraft that hold full or interim approval from the Interagency Airtanker Board. These aircraft will be primarily utilized for initial and extended attack operations against wildland fires, ensuring rapid response and effective fire suppression across federal lands. The contract is set aside entirely for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration, with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 481212 applied. All contract activities will be managed from the USDA Forest Service office in Boise, Idaho, with a place of performance also located in Boise. The primary point of contact is Matthew D. Olson, reachable at matthew.olson@usda.gov or 208-407-6002, with Kay Brundage serving as the secondary contact at rita.brundage@usda.gov or 816-490-0249. The presolicitation notice was posted on May 8, 2026, and interested parties can access further details via the provided SAM.gov link. The emphasis is on acquiring capable, certified water scooping aircraft with proven operational reliability to support federal wildfire response efforts through competitively awarded IDIQ contracts.

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Wildland Fire Aviation Support ServicesThe Wildland Fire Aviation Support Services subcontract, managed by the Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, focuses on providing critical aviation support for prime contractors during wildland fire missions. The primary objectives include executing fire suppression operations and ensuring the mechanical reliability and availability of specialized firefighting aircraft and equipment. All operations must strictly adhere to federal aviation safety standards and Safety Management Systems compliance to ensure successful mission execution. This contract is categorized under NAICS code 481212 and is centered in Boise, Idaho. The scope of work emphasizes the delivery of high-performance aviation support to maintain operational readiness and safety during emergency fire response activities.

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Aviation Contracting Industry Day

Solicitation # SN-AV-2026-02

The U.S. Forest Service, under the Department of Agriculture, is preparing for the solicitation of aviation services in support of wildland fire operations through the issuance of Solicitation SN-AV-2026-02, with a pre-solicitation Industry Day event scheduled for May 12, 2026, at Jack’s Urban Meeting Place in Boise, Idaho. The event aims to engage industry stakeholders, including partner agencies such as the Department of the Interior, to discuss contracting approaches, performance metrics, and operational expectations for wildland fire aviation support. Key areas of focus include safety management systems, aircraft availability, mechanical reliability, maintenance program quality, crew qualifications, staffing stability, and financial sustainability, with an emphasis on moving away from Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methods toward a best-value trade-off approach that prioritizes mission effectiveness. Economic price adjustments will be tied to Bureau of Labor Statistics data and original equipment manufacturer cost trends, with no proposed caps, while small business participation is strongly encouraged through potential set-asides. Contract terms under consideration include a 3-to-5-year base period with options extending up to 10 years total, standardized standby and fuel reimbursement structures, and seasonal alignment with the Mobilization/Activation Plan. Attendance at the Industry Day requires registration via a Microsoft Forms link, and event logistics include limited daytime parking on the third or fourth floors of the venue, with additional parking available in nearby garages at 10th & Front, 9th & Front, and 11th & Front. While the solicitation notice provides the NAICS code 481212 and designates Boise, Idaho, as the official place of performance, no formal contract clauses, evaluation weights, pricing data, payment instructions, accounting codes, or submission deadlines are included, as this remains a pre-solicitation outreach effort. The U.S. Forest Service and DOI representatives will be present to share insights on oversight expectations and performance standards, but no formal proposal requirements, inspection criteria, or packaging specifications are yet defined. The ultimate goal is to refine the solicitation structure to ensure sustainable, safe, and effective aviation support for federal wildland fire missions, with output-driven metrics replacing purely cost-based evaluations.

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Alaska Remote Site Travel and Logistics SupportThe Alaska Remote Site Travel and Logistics Support subcontract provides essential transportation and lodging services for prime contractors working on State of Alaska Department of Public Safety projects. Operating specifically in Aniak and St. Mary's, the contract covers the coordination of airfare, equipment freight, and local ground transport utilizing a combination of bush planes, charter flights, and 4x4 vehicles. Additionally, the provider is responsible for managing lodging and per diem arrangements within these remote Alaska villages. To ensure operational safety and compliance, the contractor must maintain all necessary commercial aviation and transportation licenses. The primary objective of the agreement is the seamless delivery of personnel and equipment to remote project sites. This effort is categorized under NAICS code 481212 and supports the overarching mission of the State of Alaska Department of Public Safety.

Public Safety

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12 months ago

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N/A

General Info

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Kennedy Space Center

Contract Value

$84,000

NAICS

481212 - Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation

Place of Performance

FL, 32899, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

MOMENTUS SPACE LLC

Award Issued Date

07/30/2020, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

80KSC020Q0011+Amendment+0001.pdf

80KSC020Q0011+Amendment+0002.pdf

Amendment+0001+80KSC020Q0011.pdf

Amendment+0002+80KSC020Q0011.pdf

Attachment+001+-+Statement+of+Work+TROPICS+Pathfinder.pdf

Attachment+002+-+LSIRD+TROPICS+Pathfinder.pdf

RFQ+80KSC020Q0011.pdf

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Timeline

3 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 29

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedJun 10

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJun 10

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJun 12

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineJun 17

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

06/17/2020, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Kennedy Space Center

Contacts2 people available

OfficeKENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL, 32899, USA

Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Kennedy Space Center

Office AddressKENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL, 32899, USA

Contacts

Herzyl Legaspi

Scott G. Syring

Full Description

Amendment 002 is issued to make the following changes: A. 80KSC020Q0011 Request For Quote (RFQ) Section 6.1, updated RFQ page 44: Updated page limitations. Section 6.1b., updated RFQ page 45: Replaced Section 6 with Section 5 to be read as: "Complete and Fill-in all applicable fillable Solicitation provisions located in Section 5 of this solicitation. Important Note: Offerors are reminded that all proposals must acknowledge receipt of this amendment as stated in item 11 of the updated SF30 Amendment 0002. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 001 is issued to make the following changes: A. 80KSC020Q0011 Request For Quotes (RFQ) SF 1449, updated RFQ page 1, Block 13b: Added Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) Rating DO-C9. Section 2.3, II., updated RFQ page 4: Added FAR Clause 52.211-15, Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements (Apr 2008) Section 6.1, updated RFQ page 44: Added Proposal Page Limitation. B. Government answers to questions were also provided. Important Note: Offerors are reminded that all proposals must acknowledge receipt of this amendment as stated in item 11 of the updated SF30 Amendment 0001. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of the NASA Launch Services Program (LSP) Integration & Launch of TROPICS Pathfinder requirement prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Details regarding this solicitation are included in the attachments to this announcement. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), number 80KSC020Q0011, under Acquisition of Commercial Items (FAR Part 12) and Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13), as appropriate for this acquisition. The RFQ provides for the award of a firm-fixed price purchase order. A list of the documents applicable to this RFQ are as follows: RFQ 80KSC020Q0011 Attachment 001- Statement of Work Attachment 002 - LSIRD All responsible sources may submit quotes which shall be considered by the agency. Any award made from this RFQ shall require the potential vendor to be certified within the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete the Reps and Certs in the SAM system prior to award at www.sam.gov. The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-06-2020. Delivery is FOB Destination. This Procurement is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS Code and Size Standard for this requirement are 481212 and 1500, respectively. The proposal due date is June 17, 2020 at 3:00PM eastern time (ET). Details regarding proposal submission and award selection are provided in the solicitation. Questions regarding the solicitation and/or Specifications are encouraged to ensure adequate understanding of the Government's requirement. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted no later than 3:00pm ET on June 8, 2020. Questions submitted after this date/time may not be answered. Questions will be accepted via e-mail only to: herzylrose.q.legaspi@nasa.gov and scott.g.syring@nasa.gov. Questions submitted by fax or telephone will not be accepted.