Flight Rate and Mileage Analysis for US Forest Service Rotary Wing

The US Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks a contractor to collect updated data on flight hour rates for current USFS helicopter contracts and establish updated rates by aircraft make and model, as well as updated fuel service vehicle mileage rates for helicopter fire suppression activities. This procurement falls under administrative management consulting services and requires the contractor to develop their own Direct Operating Cost Survey covering maintenance costs, insurance, and other hourly operational expenses. Contractors must demonstrate relevant experience through past performance references showing similar services on up to two contracts, and the Forest Service will provide current helicopter contract holder contact information to facilitate survey distribution. The evaluation will use a comparative process selecting the best three qualifying proposals under a Firm Fixed Price contract structure. Critical deadlines include questions due by August 22, 2025 at 12PM Central Time and proposals due by August 27, 2025 at 12PM Central Time, with incomplete or late submissions being rejected.

This solicitation does not include any set-aside designations and will be competed as a full and open opportunity. No specific incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation, though the Forest Service will provide contact information for existing Type 1, 2, and 3 helicopter contract holders to support the survey efforts. The contract award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available materials. The project operates on a twelve-week timeline beginning at contract award, with the final analysis and report deliverable required no later than January 1, 2026. The place of performance is specified as Washington, DC, and contractors must maintain active Federal Contractor Registration and submit complete proposal packages including signed SF 1449 forms and pricing schedules.