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Type 3 Helicopter Flight Operations

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Response Deadline10/26/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Type 3 Helicopter Flight Operations supports Department of the Interior projects within Everglades National Park. The contractor provides exclusive use flight services including fire suppression, monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire aerial ignition, search and rescue, and law enforcement reconnaissance. Operations are required to be available 24/7 during exclusive use periods, utilizing FAA certified pilots and maintaining strict SMS compliance to ensure mission success. The opportunity is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 481219 and is managed by the Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate. Interested parties must respond by October 26, 2026, to provide the necessary flight hours and operational capabilities required for these critical aviation services.

General Info

Type 3 helicopter flight services for Everglades National Park, small business set aside.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 140D0426Q0802.

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

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Exclusive Use Fire Helicopter Flight Services, Sou

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PostedSep 24

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Response DeadlineOct 26

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

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Performs exclusive use helicopter flight services for prime contractors on Department of the Interior Everglades National Park projects. Executes fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire/aerial ignition, search and rescue, and law enforcement reconnaissance. Operates Type 3 helicopters 24/7 during exclusive use periods. Requires FAA certified pilots and SMS compliance. Delivers completed flight hours and mission success.

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