Helicopter Maintenance for Aircraft Operating in Wyoming

The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services program is seeking helicopter inspection, maintenance, and repair services for Bell 206B and Hughes/MD369 series aircraft operating in Wyoming. The procurement will establish a firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity commercial services contract for a five-year period beginning September 25, 2025. Contractors must demonstrate capability through certified mechanics with turbine engine helicopter experience and compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and manufacturer maintenance instructions. The government will evaluate proposals based on price, past performance, and technical capability, with a comprehensive pre-award inspection assessing operational procedures, personnel qualifications, and facility capabilities. Questions must be directed to Contracting Officer Amanda Barbosa at Amanda.Barbosa@usda.gov, and all quotes are due by September 9, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 488190 with a $40 million size standard, and the contract carries a total ceiling value of $1.1 million over its five-year duration. The contract structure includes five one-year ordering periods covering maintenance services for aircraft estimated to fly 300 hours annually, with specific line items for 100-hour inspections, 300-hour inspections, annual inspections, hourly labor repairs, parts and supplies, and travel expenses. Services will be performed in Riverton, Wyoming, supporting the agency's wildlife management operations in the region. No current incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials, suggesting this may be a new requirement or recompete opportunity for the specified aircraft maintenance services.