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Wildland Fire Aviation Flight and Support Crew

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Response Deadline10/26/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for the Department of the Interior involves providing flight operations and crew management for prime contractors on U.S. Wildland Fire Service projects. The scope of work includes delivering qualified flight crews, specifically Initial Attack Pilots in Command, relief flight staff, and general operational flight support. Eligible personnel must hold FAA certifications for multi-engine amphibious aircraft and maintain specific wildland fire aviation qualifications. Additionally, crew members are required to possess current passports to facilitate transit through Canada for deployments to Alaska.

General Info

Subcontract for Department of Interior providing qualified flight crews for wildland fire projects.

Agency

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

NAICS

488119 - Other Airport Operations

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 140D0427R0088.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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F--Exclusive Use Multi-Engine Amphibious Water Scooping Aviation Services

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PostedOct 20

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Response DeadlineOct 26

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10/26/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 5 days

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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 flight operations and crew management for prime contractors on DOI U.S. Wildland Fire Service projects. Provides Initial Attack Pilot in Command (PIC), relief flight staff, and operational flight support. Requires FAA certifications for multi-engine amphibious aircraft and wildland fire aviation qualifications. Personnel must possess current passports for transit through Canada to Alaska. Delivers qualified flight crew for deployment.

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