Cordova Materials Transport, Aerial

The U.S. Forest Service is soliciting proposals for aerial transportation of materials and supplies to remote work sites within the Cordova Ranger District of the Chugach National Forest in Alaska. The contractor must provide helicopter services capable of transporting sling loads averaging 500–600 pounds and supersac gravel loads ranging from 1,200–1,400 pounds between staging areas and designated work sites, with services primarily needed May through October, though year-round availability may be required. Key contract requirements include furnishing all labor, supervision, management, tools, equipment, facilities, and transportation; responding to government requests within 48 hours when conditions allow; and maintaining a 95% performance satisfaction rate. Evaluation will be based on three criteria: technical capability (equipment, availability, and licenses), past performance (quality, timeliness, business practices, and customer satisfaction), and price as the primary factor. Questions must be submitted electronically by February 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM Alaska Time, and offers are due February 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM Alaska Time, submitted electronically in three separate attachments covering technical capability, past performance, and pricing.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside with no identified incumbent contractor. The base contract period runs from February 15, 2026 through February 14, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods extending through February 14, 2031, and estimated annual helicopter trips of approximately 12 per year. The government will reimburse actual fuel costs without profit based on documented receipts and calculated burn rates of 24–40 gallons per hour. Invoices must be submitted via the Integrated Procurement Portal within 30 days of performance completion. The place of performance is Cordova, Alaska 99574, covering approximately 5,500 square miles of remote forest terrain accessible primarily by helicopter. The contract operates on a requirements basis with minimum orders of $2,500 and maximum orders of $50,000 for single items or $100,000 for combinations of items, with the initial requisition amount established at $1,500.