BLM On Call Amphibious Single Engine Air Takner 2016-2021

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) On Call Amphibious Single Engine Air Tanker 2016-2021 Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a specialized federal contract vehicle designed to provide on-call aerial firefighting services using amphibious single engine air tankers. The contract supports wildland fire suppression efforts for multiple federal agencies, primarily the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the United States Forest Service (USFS). These services involve deploying water scooping aircraft and trained pilots to assist in combating wildfires across various regions, with a focus on states such as Idaho, Alaska, and Washington.

The contract has consistently awarded delivery orders to two primary contractors: Aero Spray Inc. and Air Spray USA Inc., with contract values ranging from approximately $56,000 to $7.37 million. Task orders typically have a performance period aligned with fire seasons, with most ultimate completion dates set to April 30 of their respective years. The majority of the delivery orders are firm fixed price contracts, with some including economic price adjustment provisions. Most task orders are not set aside for specific business categories, though a few were designated as Total Small Business. The primary funding agencies are the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, and the Department of the Interior, with performance locations predominantly in western states involving wildland fire management regions.