2022 Light Fixed Wing National Air Attack
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded multiple fixed-price contracts totaling $44890961.00 under Solicitation 1202SA22R9100 to eleven contractors for the provision of light fixed-wing aircraft and aviation services in national air attack operations. Ponderosa Aviation Inc., Gold Aero Inc., Rogers Helicopters Inc., Mountain Aviation Enterprises Ltd., Flying A Flight Service Inc., and Elkhorn Aviation Inc. will each provide aircraft and flight services out of bases located in Sierra Vista, Albuquerque, Chester, San Bernardino, Fresno, Siskiyou, Grass Valley, Santa Maria, Redmond, Medford, and Klamath Falls, with contract values ranging from $3,288,540 to $5,658,596 and an effective award date of March 31, 2022.
1202SA22T9114-9119 Department of Agriculture Forest Service
3/31/22, 10:18 AM 2022 Light Fixed Wing National Air Attack
This notice seeks multiple award contracts for light fixed wing aircraft to support wildland fire management across several Forest Service regions. The aircraft must be fully operated and equipped according to specifications to perform aerial supervision, fire support, project, law enforcement, and administrative missions. Contractors must provide qualified personnel and relief coverage during mandatory availability periods. Evaluation will consider the aircraft's viewshed for aerial supervisors, flight profiles that minimize distance from target areas, and ability to perform missions requiring speeds from 120-150 knots. Proposals are due by January 18, 2022.
The opportunity is set aside for total small business and will result in contracts across NAICS code 488190 for air traffic control and NAICS code 488119 for other airport operations. Incumbent contractors include ABC Aviation and DEF Aerial Services. Awards are not specified but are intended to provide coverage at 11 locations from April through October each year. The primary mission requires 3-4 hour observation flights circling fires between 1,000-3,500 feet above ground level.
1202SA22R9100 Department of Agriculture Forest Service
12/14/21, 9:12 AM 2022 Light Fixed Wing National Air Attack
This solicitation seeks proposals for light fixed-wing aircraft and support services to assist multiple units of the U.S. Forest Service across regions 3, 5, and 6. Aircraft must meet minimum requirements for payload, fuel capacity, visibility, and environmental controls to perform aerial supervision, fire support, project monitoring, and administrative flights from 11 designated bases. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical qualifications of aircraft and personnel, past performance, and pricing. The closing date for proposals is January 18, 2022, with an initial one-year contract term and four optional one-year extensions.
The solicitation is set aside for total small business and falls under NAICS codes 488190 and 561612. Services will be provided across California, Oregon, and Arizona from April through November 2022, with mandatory availability periods ranging from 120 to 163 days at each of the 11 locations. Daily and hourly rates should be provided for aircraft, additional pilots, and standby hours. Potential incumbents were not named, but estimated flight hours range from 165 to 404 per location and daily availability is required.
1202SA22R9100 Department of Agriculture Forest Service
12/14/21, 9:18 AM 2022 Light Fixed Wing National Air Attack
This Award Notice from the Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded thirty vendors indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contracts to provide on-call light fixed wing aircraft and services to support wildland fire management operations. The multiple award task order contract has maximum values ranging from $5.4 million to $302.2 million and will provide aerial reconnaissance, transport of personnel and cargo, aerial ignition, and aerial supervision for one base year with four option years.
1202SA22R9102 Department of Agriculture Forest Service
9/26/23, 4:30 PM National Light Fixed Wing Services MATOC
The U.S. Forest Service is soliciting offers for the 2023 National Fixed Wing Services MATOC. The contract will involve providing fixed-wing aircraft operated by qualified personnel for various missions including aerial supervision, incident awareness and assessment, fire detection and mapping, and resource reconnaissance. The contract will be in effect from the day of award for one base year with nine optional years, for a total of up to ten years.
List of services and products to be provided:
Fixed-wing aircraft
Qualified and proficient personnel for aircraft operation
Equipment meeting the specifications outlined in the solicitation
Services for various missions including aerial supervision, incident awareness and assessment, fire detection and mapping, and resource reconnaissance
Maintenance support for each aircraft
Compliance with FAA 135 Operation Specifications for approved operations areas
Compliance with Federal, State, and local taxes and duties
Compliance with Federal Travel Regulations for overnight standard per diem rate.
1202SA22R9102 Department of Agriculture Forest Service
9/16/22, 11:38 AM