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Type I Heavy Helicopter Flight Services

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Federal

Response Deadline12/01/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity, issued by the Department of the Interior through the Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate, seeks a provider to perform exclusive-use heavy helicopter flight operations for prime contractors on U.S. Wildland Fire Service initial-attack firefighting projects. The selected contractor will execute flight missions using Type I Heavy Helicopters, ensuring all operations adhere to FAA AC 120-92D and IS-BAO 21st Edition standards while completing Standard Interagency Load Calculations. To be eligible, providers must hold FAA Part 135 and IS-BAO certifications. This is a total Small Business Set Aside opportunity with a response deadline of December 1, 2026. The primary objective of the contract is the successful delivery of completed flight hours and firefighting missions in support of wildland fire suppression efforts.

General Info

Small business subcontract for Type I heavy helicopter wildland firefighting flight operations.

Agency

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

NAICS

611512 - Flight Training

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 140D0427R0110.

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Type I Helicopter Service

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PostedOct 27

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Response DeadlineDec 1

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12/01/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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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 heavy helicopter flight operations for prime contractors on U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS) initial-attack firefighting projects. Executes firefighting flight missions using Type I Heavy Helicopters, completes Standard Interagency Load Calculations, and adheres to FAA AC 120-92D and IS-BAO (21st Ed.) standards. Requires FAA Part 135 and IS-BAO certification. Delivers completed flight hours and missions.

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