On-Call/Exclusive Use Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Emergency Fire Flight Ser

The Department of the Interior, through its Interior Business Center Acquisition Services Directorate, is seeking on-call and/or exclusive use Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) emergency fire flight services to support the Office of Aviation Services across the contiguous lower 48 states. This pre-solicitation notice indicates that the formal solicitation will be issued on January 5, 2026, with a proposal closing date of February 4, 2026. Successful awardees must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and will be subject to Service Contract Act wage determinations, which establish minimum hourly rates ranging from $17.75 to $39.08 depending on job classification, along with mandatory benefits including health and welfare provisions, paid vacation, and eleven paid holidays annually. The contract will cover a five-year ordering period, and prospective bidders should note the December 31, 2025 deadline for this pre-solicitation period to allow time for questions and clarifications before the formal solicitation release.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services except Geophysical), with an applicable size standard of $19 million. No incumbent contractor or current award value is identified in this pre-solicitation notice. The specific scope involves providing emergency fire flight services utilizing unmanned aircraft systems, which falls under PSC Category T009 (Photo/Map/Print/Publication—Aerial Photographic). While detailed contract specifications, evaluation criteria, and potential award values are expected to be revealed in the formal solicitation on January 5, 2026, small businesses meeting the size standards are encouraged to prepare their qualifications, technical capabilities, and pricing strategies during this pre-solicitation phase to ensure readiness for submission by the February 4, 2026 deadline.