USFS Wildland Fire Aviation Helicopter Support Services for Hoist and Medical Services
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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.
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This Request for Information (RFI) is for market research and planning purposes only.
Product Service Code: V221
NAICS Code: 481212
Business Size Standard: 1,500 employees
This RFI is issued solely for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this RFI. It should not be interpreted as a request for proposal or an obligation to acquire any products or services. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this RFI, nor does submission of information grant any entitlement to payment. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any contractor’s input resulting from this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. Whatever information is provided in response to this RFI may be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for future needs. The information provided may be utilized by the US Forest Service in developing its acquisition strategy and in its Statement of Objective, Statement of Work, and/or Performance Specifications. The information resulting from this RFI may be included or combined with other submissions in one or more options considered in the analysis of alternatives. Please email the primary point of contact below to submit an official response.
See attached RFI document.
Primary Point of Contact:
Shelia Stoddard, Contracting Officer
shelia.stoddard@usda.gov
623-293-8721
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