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V -- Air Charter Service Traverse City, Mi.

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DTCG30-03-303C62V02Federal

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NAICS: 481211

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Non-Scheduled Passenger Air Charter ServicesThis subcontract for Non-Scheduled Passenger Air Charter Services supports prime contractors on Federal Bureau of Prisons projects for the Department of Justice at USP Atwater. The scope of work involves executing a multi-leg flight itinerary from KMER to PUW to RST and back to KMER, transporting five passengers consisting of three armed security staff and two wheelchair-dependent inmates. To ensure operational compliance, the contractor must utilize aircraft equipped with necessary accessibility features and maintain active FAA and DOT certifications for passenger flight safety. This opportunity is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 481211. The performance of the contract is centered in Atwater, California, and requires the successful delivery of all specified transportation legs. Interested parties should note the response deadline of November 13, 2026.

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Airborne Special Operations Testing Directorate Wet Blade Hours IDIQ

Solicitation # W91247-27-Q-A004

Solicitation W91247-27-Q-A004 is a total small business set-aside IDIQ contract issued by the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Bragg for the Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate. The requirement is for non-personal flight services to conduct military Static Line and Military Free Fall parachute operations at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and surrounding airfields. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price agreement with a minimum value of 500 dollars and a maximum of 500,000 dollars. The period of performance runs from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2031, with a potential six-month extension to April 30, 2032. The government estimates a workload of 30 flight hours per year, totaling approximately 150 hours over the five-year ordering period. Award will be determined using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, evaluating mission capability based on aircraft performance, staffing approach, and maintenance compliance, alongside total price. The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, including FAA-certified pilots and maintenance staff, and ensure all equipment meets FAA and FCC standards. Invoicing is managed through Wide Area WorkFlow. Offerors are required to submit quotes in two separate volumes covering mission capability and price, with a submission deadline of November 17, 2026.

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V--USWFS EU T3 Helo Fire - Fort Wainwright, AK

Solicitation # 140D0426R0114

The Department of the Interior, through the Interior Business Center, is soliciting proposals for a single-award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for one contractor-operated and maintained exclusive use Type 3 rotary wing aircraft. Based at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, the aircraft will support natural resource and fire suppression missions for the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside with a five-year ordering period running from April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2032, including a potential six-month extension. The contract structure utilizes firm fixed unit prices for task orders, economic price adjustments for insurance, and time and material pricing for additional pay items. The government will award the contract based on best value using a tradeoff analysis, evaluating technical capability, organizational safety, and past performance as high-importance factors, with total evaluated price as a lower-importance factor. Key technical requirements include adherence to FAA and IS-BAO safety standards, the implementation of a Safety Management System, and specific equipment mandates such as high-visibility rotor blade markings and mandatory equipment for AS-350 series aircraft. Contractors must provide qualified pilots meeting prevailing wage determinations and submit essential compliance documentation, including insurance and landing permits, within ten days of award. Proposals are due by November 17, 2026, and must be submitted electronically in designated volumes.

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Helicopter Aircraft ProvisionThis subcontract, managed by the Department of the Interior's Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate, requires the provision of a fully compliant helicopter to support prime contractors on US Forest Service projects located at Fort Wainwright. The selected provider must deliver one aircraft equipped with essential technical components, including digital hour meters, aeronautical charts, and safety harnesses that meet the specific requirements outlined in the technical specifications. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 481211. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of December 18, 2026, to ensure the aircraft is available for the entire designated period of performance.

Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

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USWFS EU T2 Helo Fire - Fort Wainwright, AK

Solicitation # 140D0427R0119

Solicitation 140D0427R0119 is a 100% small business set-aside request for proposal issued by the Department of the Interior for commercial aviation services. The contract requires one contractor-operated and maintained exclusive use rotary wing aircraft to support natural resource and fire suppression missions at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. This is a single-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base period of performance from May 1, 2027, to April 30, 2032, and a potential six-month extension. The government will utilize a tradeoff analysis for award, prioritizing technical capability, organizational safety, and past performance over the total evaluated price. The scope of work includes providing a fully compliant helicopter and qualified pilots, adhering to strict maintenance and safety standards such as NFPA 10 and NFPA 407. Pricing is structured with firm fixed unit prices for daily availability and flight hours, while additional items like fuel servicing vehicle mileage and per diem are reimbursed as time and materials. Contractors must comply with specific aircraft and vehicle marking requirements and are subject to inspections by the USWFS Aviation Operations and Management Technical Inspector. Proposals must be submitted electronically by December 18, 2026, and must include detailed questionnaires regarding pilot qualifications, aircraft specifications, and safety management systems.

Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

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V--USWFS Exclusive Use Smokejumper Aircraft Dash 8

Solicitation # 140D0427R0118

The Department of the Interior, through the Interior Business Center, is soliciting proposals for two contractor-operated and maintained exclusive use fixed-wing, turbine-powered multi-engine land airplanes, specifically Dash 8 aircraft, to support USWFS smokejumper operations in Alaska and Idaho. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 481211. The period of performance is scheduled from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032. Required aircraft must be SASES approved and certified under 14 CFR Part 135, with a minimum payload of 6,500 pounds and seating configurations for either 30 passengers or 16 smokejumpers and two spotters. Contractors must provide highly qualified flight crews, including a Smokejumper Instructor Pilot available within 24 hours of a request. Pilots must meet strict FAA certification and medical requirements, and Pilot-in-Command candidates must have previously held an interagency smokemaker and paracargo card and attended NAFTA training within the last three years. The government will award the contract based on a best-value tradeoff analysis evaluating technical capability, organizational safety, past performance, and total evaluated price. Proposals are due by December 2, 2026, and must be submitted in four distinct volumes covering the offer, technical capability, organizational safety, and past performance.

Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

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CFMETR Helicopter Support III

Solicitation # W8482-275834/A

The Department of National Defence is soliciting proposals for CFMETR Helicopter Support III to provide the exclusive services of one multi-engine, float-equipped helicopter based at CFMETR in Nanoose Bay, British Columbia. This requirement supports Canadian and US Navy operations through the movement of personnel and materiel, including frequent over-water flights, low-altitude external-load operations using a long line, and experimental test support. The aircraft must meet Performance Class 1 engine-out standards, possess a minimum external load capacity of 450 kg, and be equipped with an emergency pop-out flotation system. Mandatory equipment includes government-owned Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) hardware, P25 encryption for secure communications, a passenger intercom with hot mic capability, and an external loud hailer. This solicitation is strictly limited to Canadian suppliers and is governed by the Defence Production Act, with national security exceptions excluding it from trade agreement obligations. The contract is structured with an initial five-year term followed by five optional one-year periods, with award based on the lowest priced compliant offer determined through a Phased Offer Compliance Process. Bidders must hold a valid Transport Canada Air Operator Certificate, a Canadian Transportation Agency domestic license, and maintain a Facility Security Clearance at the NATO SECRET level. Proposals are due by November 30, 2026, at 14:00 Pacific Time. Successful contractors must comply with the Aeronautics Act and the DND/CAF Airworthiness Program, obtaining a Temporary Authority to Operate before commencing services.

Department of National Defence

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V--Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Yosemite

Solicitation # 140D0426R0068

Solicitation 140D0426R0068 is an Indefinite Quantity contract set aside for small businesses to provide exclusive use helicopter flight services at Yosemite National Park, with a designated reporting base at Crane Flat Helbase. The contractor is responsible for providing a turbine engine aircraft with skid landing gear and dual hydraulics, capable of a 1,500-pound non-jettisonable payload at 7,000 feet pressure altitude and 30 degrees Celsius. Operations involve transporting personnel and cargo for natural resource missions, including search and rescue, fire suppression, aerial ignition, and law enforcement reconnaissance, often operating between 2,000 and 14,000 feet MSL in temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius. The scope of work requires the provision of all pilots, fuel, and a fuel servicing vehicle, with pilots holding at least an FAA commercial pilot certificate and rotorcraft-helicopter rating. The government will award the contract based on best value, utilizing a tradeoff analysis where technical capability, organizational safety, and past performance are weighted equally and are significantly more important than the total evaluated price. Performance periods are estimated for Year Two (March 2028 to February 2029) and Year Three (March 2029 to February 2030). Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform with required Aircraft Use Reports. Strict equipment standards apply, including specific high-visibility markings for rotor blades and color-coded fuel identification for servicing vehicles. Proposals must be submitted via email to the Interior Business Center and organized into volumes covering the offer, technical capability, and organizational safety.

Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

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The Provision of Basic to Intermediate Air Medevac

Solicitation # ACAN-200100826

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking the provision of basic to intermediate air medevac transport for residents in the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District and the community of Meadow Lake. These services are intended for lower acuity patients who require medical care unavailable in their home communities but do not necessitate the critical care services provided by Saskatchewan Air Ambulance. Under solicitation ACAN-200100826, the authority has signaled its intention to award the contract to Rise Air. However, a 25-calendar day posting period has been established to allow other capable suppliers to submit statements of capabilities. The response deadline for interested parties to demonstrate their ability to satisfy the requirements is November 27, 2026.

Saskatchewan Health Authority

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Commercial Passenger Aircraft Provision (Wet Lease)This subcontract for Commercial Passenger Aircraft Provision involves providing wet lease services, including aircraft, flight crews, and cabin crews, to support USTRANSCOM passenger airlift projects. The scope of work entails operating flights between PHNL, PWAK, and PKWA to transport passengers, baggage, Government-furnished weapons, and Hazard Class 1.4S ammunition. To be eligible, providers must possess FAA Part 121 or 135 Operating Authority, maintain an ETOPS rating for their aircraft, and hold CARB Approval Status. The primary objective is the successful delivery of completed flight rotations and cargo, with performance centered in Honolulu under the oversight of the Department of Defense.

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Passenger Aircraft Provision (Wet Lease)This subcontract, titled Passenger Aircraft Provision (Wet Lease), involves providing aircraft and full flight and cabin crews to support prime contractors on USTRANSCOM passenger transport missions. The scope of work focuses on operating flights to and from PWAK and PKWA, with a primary place of performance in Honolulu. The objective is the successful delivery of completed passenger transport flights while ensuring all aircraft remain airworthy and fully compliant with FAA regulations. To qualify, providers must have aircraft listed on their FAA OpSpecs and possess FAA Operating Authority under Part 121 or Part 135, along with current CARB approval status. This opportunity is managed by the Department of Defense under the Ustranscom-Aq agency, falling under NAICS code 481211. The response deadline for this requirement is November 13, 2026.

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Commercial Passenger Airlift Service (121/135)

Solicitation # TRANSCOM27C001SUB

USTRANSCOM is conducting market research via Request for Information TRANSCOM27C001 to identify CARB-approved commercial passenger airlift carriers operating under FAA Part 121 or Part 135. The objective is to establish turnkey transportation services for passengers, baggage, Government-furnished weapons, and Hazard Class 1.4S ammunition across recurring Pacific routes. Primary operations include two round trips per month from Honolulu, HI (PHNL) to Wake Island Airfield (PWAK) for up to 39 passengers, and two round trips per month from Honolulu to Kwajalein Atoll (PKWA) for up to 12 passengers. A combined routing option (PHNL-PWAK-PKWA-PHNL) is also being evaluated for operational and fuel efficiency. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all aircraft, flight and cabin crews, maintenance, dispatch, and operational support. Because ground support equipment is strictly limited at PWAK and PKWA, carriers must demonstrate self-sufficiency for turnaround operations. Eligible respondents include businesses of all sizes under NAICS codes 481111 and 481211, with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. Interested vendors must submit a response not exceeding 12 pages to the primary point of contact, Brenda Marshall, by 16:00 Central Time on November 13, 2026. This is a sources-sought effort for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal request for proposal or a commitment to award a contract.

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The contract titled "V -- Air Charter Service Traverse City, Mi." with solicitation number DTCG30-03-303C62V02 was released by the Department of Homeland Security's Base Cleveland office. It pertains to air charter services classified under NAICS code 481211. However, this solicitation was issued in error on May 19, 2005, and as of the posted date, May 20, 2005, no services are currently required. The office responsible is located in Cleveland, Ohio, but no specific place of performance or points of contact are provided in the contract details.