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V--USWFS Commercial Aviation Services

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140D0426Q0468Federal

Submission Closed06/22/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

This solicitation, issued as a Request for Quote under FAR Part 12, seeks commercial aviation services to support the U.S. Wildland Fire Service by transporting personnel, goods, and cargo between the contiguous United States and Alaska, with the contractor's primary base of operations in Boise, Idaho. The requirement is for either On Call or Exclusive Use services, contingent on funding availability, with an anticipated performance period of 60 days from June 29, 2026, to August 28, 2026, and an option to extend for an additional 30 days. Contractors must provide at least one flight-ready aircraft with a fully qualified flight crew and mechanic, operating under FAA regulations and adhering to the U.S. Wildland Fire Service Aviation Operations and Management standards. Aircraft must hold a Standard Airworthiness Certificate, be equipped with a 406MHz survival ELT, and meet all technical specifications outlined in Section B, including revised requirements in Sections B.7 and B.20 following amendments that removed or modified several subparagraphs and paragraphs. Fuel is furnished by the government, and pricing for flight hours must be submitted in whole dollars with standard rounding rules applied. The acquisition is full and open competition, not set aside for small businesses, and is classified under NAICS code 481211 with a size standard of 1,500 employees. Offers must comply with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation methodology, where conformance, technical capability, and past performance serve as mandatory pass/fail gates. Proposals must include detailed technical documentation organized into four volumes covering offer, aircraft specifications, organizational safety systems including a Safety Management System (SMS), and past performance with up to three relevant contracts. Offerors must submit completed exhibits including the Safety Management System Questionnaire, Aircraft Questionnaire, Civil Aircraft Certificate of Insurance, and Past Performance Questionnaire, along with SAM registration verification and other representations. All submissions must be emailed to the contracting officer by 4:00 PM Mountain Time on June 22, 2026, and must comply with strict formatting requirements including prefixing document volumes and using designated subject lines. Payment will be processed electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, requiring submission of Aircraft Use Reports signed by a government representative and supported by documentation for additional costs. The government reserves the right to withhold award due to lack of funds, and contractors must maintain required insurance coverage, comply with personnel security restrictions, and ensure all key personnel are cleared

General Info

U.S. Interior requests quotes for aviation services transporting personnel and cargo to Alaska, Boise-based.

Agency

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

Contract Value

$2,993,827

NAICS

481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

Place of Performance

VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

EASTERN AIR EXPRESS LLC

Award Issued Date

07/07/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 140D0426Q0468

amendment

High

Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 140D0426Q0468

amendment

High

Amendment 0003 to Solicitation 140D0426Q0468

amendment

High

RFQ 140D0426Q0468 Combined Synopsis Solicitation Amendment 0001

amendment

High

RFQ 140D0426Q0468 Combined Synopsis Solicitation Amendment 0002

amendment

High

RFQ 140D0426R0468 Commercial Aviation Services for US Wildland Fire Service

rfq

High

Solicitation 140D0426Q0468 Combined Synopsis Solicitation Amendment 0003

amendment

High

USWFS Point-to-Point Questions and Answers 0001

q-and-a

High

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

3 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedMay 22

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedMay 28

The notice title changed. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJun 2

Response deadline changed from Jun 1, 2026 to Jun 12, 2026. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJun 21

Response deadline changed from Jun 12, 2026 to Jun 22, 2026. The notice description changed.

AwardedJul 7

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

06/22/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

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

Contacts1 person available

OfficeHERNDON, VA, 20170, USA

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

Office AddressHERNDON, VA, 20170, USA

Contacts

McCullough Stephanie

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Amendment 0003 is issued to make the following changes to Section B:
- Removes requirements at Paragraph B.7.3.3 and B.7.3.3.1, paragraphs are now reserved.
- Revises paragraph B.7.3.5 and removes subparagraphs.
- Revises paragraph B.7.3.6.1 and removes subparagraphs B.7.3.6.3 ¿ B.7.3.6.6.
- Revised paragraph B.7.4.1 and adds subparagraph 7.4.1.1.
- Removes requirements at B.7.6.6.2 and B.7.6.8, paragraphs are now reserved.
- Revises paragraph B.20.6.
Please disregard the SF30 attachment document titled SOL-140D0426Q0468 Amd 0003. The system will erroneously transmit this document to SAM.

Amendment 0002 is issued to make the following changes:
- Update Section A.1, Minimum Aircraft Requirement to reference Anchorage/Fairbanks and change the fuel stops from one to two.
- Update Paragraph B.1.1.2 to reference the primary destinations as Anchorage and Fairbanks.
- Add Paragraph B.1.1.3 to add optional secondary locations.
- Update Exhibit 8 and E-3 to reference Anchorage/Fairbanks and change the fuel stops from one to two.
Please disregard the SF30 attachment document titled SOL-140D0426Q0468 Amd 0002. The system will erroneously transmit this document to SAM.

Amendment 0001 provides questions received in response to this solicitation and the Governments response; removes FAR Clause 52.219-14; adds paragraph D4.4.1 under Section D; and revises paragraph D6, Evaluation Commercial Items (52.212-2). Please disregard the SF30 attachment document titled SOL-140D0426Q0468 Amd 0001. The system will erroneously transmit this document to SAM.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation Number 140D0426Q0468 is hereby issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial aviation services in support of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS) for the transportation of personnel, goods, and cargo between the Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48) and Alaska, with the Contractors¿ primary base of operations located in Boise, Idaho.

This requirement is being issued by the United States Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12.

This acquisition provides full and open competition, it is not set-aside for small business concerns. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 481211, Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation. The size standard for the applicable NAICS is 1500 employees. The product service code (PSC) code is V221 Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Travel/Lodging/Recruitment Passenger Air Charter.
A list of items and quantities are provided in Section A.2, Schedule of Services and Prices.
The aircraft requirements are provided in Section A.1, Item Requirement and Section B, Technical Specifications.
A list of solicitations provisions that apply to this acquisition are provided in Section E, Offerors Representations and Certifications.

A list of contract clauses that apply to this acquisition are provided in Section C, Contract Terms and Conditions.

Quotes are due no later than 4:00 PM Mountain Time, June 22, 2026. Quotes shall be emailed to Stephanie Mccullough, Contracting Officer, at contact@example.gov

Questions. Questions related to this RFQ must be submitted via email to contact@example.gov, no later than 4:00 PM Mountain Time, May 27, 2026. All questions must be received in writing. No oral questions will be accepted. All e-mail inquiries must have Questions RFQ 140D0426Q0468 in the subject line.
**Funds are not presently available for this effort. The Governments issuance of this RFQ is subject to the availability of funds and the Government reserves the right not to make an award.**