Fixed Wing On Call Flight Services

The Department of the Interior's Office of Aviation Services is procuring fixed-wing on-call flight services to support operations in Alaska through a multiple award Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) contract structure. The services will encompass fire and resource management activities, law enforcement support, general transportation, and special use flights, but explicitly exclude direct fire suppression or tactical fire support aircraft operations. Contractors must possess appropriate FAA certifications and demonstrate capability to operate aircraft under either 14 CFR Part 121 or 135 regulations, with strict adherence to specified operational standards. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of proposal submission, and the procurement falls under NAICS code 481211 for nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation. Critical timeline milestones include the anticipated solicitation release on September 1, 2025, proposal submission deadline of October 1, 2025, and the contract will be available for ordering through www.beta.SAM.gov.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small businesses within the specified NAICS category. The contract establishes a five-year ordering period spanning from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2031, providing an extended timeframe for task order issuance under the multiple award framework. The presolicitation notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or specify award values, budget ranges, or quantity limitations for the anticipated services. The IDIQ structure suggests variable service demands that will be addressed through individual task orders issued during the performance period. The procurement may include logistical and reconnaissance aircraft supporting fire management missions, indicating potential for diverse operational requirements throughout the contract term.