Basic Ordering Agreement 12024B20G5008

The Basic Ordering Agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service establishes multiple IDV awards to procure heavy and medium helicopter services on an on-call basis in support of interagency wildfire management operations. Task orders awarded under the IDVs to Bluesky Helicopters Inc. call for aerial firefighting services such as aerial ignition, reconnaissance, and transport of firefighters and equipment from the contractor's place of performance in La Verne, California. Services are funded through the Department of Agriculture Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management organization and Interior agencies for periods up to five years, with a combined potential value of over $2.9 million across all IDV holders. The original solicitation sought heavy and medium rotorcraft meeting technical specifications for call-when-needed wildland fire suppression support on a national level through multiple BOA awards.

Task orders awarded to Bluesky Helicopters Inc. under IDV contract vehicles provide helicopter services to support wildfire management programs implemented by the Forest Service and Department of the Interior. Orders are for firm-fixed-price arrangements with periods of performance ranging from one day to one year, collectively valued at over $15 million. Services include aerial firefighting through retardant or water drops, transport of personnel and equipment, and aerial ignition or reconnaissance performed out of the contractor's facility in La Verne, California. No set-aside provisions or subcontracting arrangements are specified in the provided materials.