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V--Industry Day - Air Tactical Group Supervision
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The Department of the Interior’s Acquisition Services Directorate, acting on behalf of the Bureau of Land Management, is conducting market research through a special notice to gather industry input on the draft specifications for a proposed Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) supporting the Air Tactical Group Supervisor mission in wildland fire response. This effort is not a solicitation or contract award vehicle but is designed to inform future procurement planning, validate the feasibility of requirements, and promote competition by allowing vendors to review draft technical specifications, submit comments, and participate in an Industry Day scheduled for November 18, 2025, in Boise, Idaho, with optional one-on-one meetings through November 20. The draft specifications outline a comprehensive framework for aircraft and personnel services, including minimum technical performance standards, safety management systems compliant with FAA regulations by May 2027, equipment requirements, and detailed operational procedures referenced through fifteen exhibits covering everything from mission checklists to emergency medical plans and maintenance records. The contract will be structured as an IDIQ with two distinct aircraft categories: Exclusive Use aircraft selected under a best-value trade-off approach, and On-Call aircraft awarded under a lowest-priced, technically acceptable model, with evaluation factors prioritizing Technical Capability, Organizational Safety, and Past Performance over price, though price will be analyzed for reasonableness and potential unbalanced pricing that could pose performance risks. Performance will be executed across the contiguous United States and Alaska, with task orders issued from regional offices in Boise and Atlanta, and services required to be available for up to 14 hours daily with response times between 15 and 60 minutes. Contractors must ensure continuous aircraft availability, qualified personnel with FAA commercial pilot certificates and Part 135 competency, and compliance with all federal safety and aviation regulations including 14 CFR Part 135 and NWCG PMS 505 standards. Safety is deeply integrated into the requirement, with mandatory submission of a Safety Management System manual within 30 days of award and strict physical security protocols for aircraft, including dual-lock mechanisms and prohibitions on relying on perimeter fencing alone. All vendors must self-certify their small business status under NAICS code 115310 via SAM.gov, provide a Valid Unique Entity ID, maintain current passports for potential operations involving Canadian transit, and comply with hazardous materials handling standards per DOT-SP 919. Proposals must be submitted electronically in four volumes with specific formatting and page limits, and all submissions are due by December 19,
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Attendance is strictly voluntary, and any information given by the Government will be disseminated by Amendment to this Special Notice including Questions and Answers from the Industry Day. This Special Notice is for information and planning purposes only and to allow industry the opportunity to verify reasonableness and feasibility of the requirement, obtain proposed improvements from industry, as well as promote future competition.
Industry Day
When: November 18, 2025
Time: 8:00AM ¿ 12:00PM (MST)
Location: Best Western Vista Inn at the Airport,
2645 W. Airport Way
Boise, Idaho
One-on-One Meetings (Tentative)
When: November 18-20, 2025
Time: 1:00PM ¿ 3:00PM (MST)
Location: TBD, Boise, Idaho
Please RSVP by providing the following information no later than November 7, 2025 by 2PM EST to contact@example.gov:
¿ Your company information
¿ The number of personnel in your group
¿ Whether you would like a One-on-One Meeting
Additional information will be provided regarding scheduling of the One-on-One Meetings.
This Special Notice will be amended to provide the draft specifications by November 5, 2025. The Industry Day agenda will be finalized by subsequent amendment to this notice. Please submit all questions regarding this Special Notice, or the draft specifications (when provided) by November 12, 2025 at 2PM EST.
THIS NOTICE HAS BEEN AMENDED TO GIVE VENDORS ADEQUATE TIME TO REVIEW THE DRAFT SPECIFICATIONS PROVIDED AND PROVIDE COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS. SEE AMENDMENT 0002 ATTACHMENTS FOR THE DRAFT SPECIFICATIONS.
THIS NOTICE IS BEING AMENDED TO GIVE VENDORS ADEQUATE TIME TO PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE DRAFT SPECIFICATIONS - DUE DATE 12/19/2026 @ 1700 EST.
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