Synopsis - Amphibious Scooper Aircraft Flight Svc

The Interior Business Center seeks to award multiple IDIQ contracts to provide on-call amphibious single engine air tanker flight services in support of the Bureau of Land Management's fire suppression efforts. Contractors must provide a combined fleet of 20-24 amphibious aircraft meeting minimum specifications including a 799 gallon tank capacity, 2.5 hour endurance, and 140 knot cruise speed. The base period of performance is from May 2021 through April 2022 with four one-year options and a potential six month extension. Questions regarding the forthcoming RFP are due by October 14, 2020.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The NAICS code is 115310 and incumbent contractors currently providing these services under expiring contracts are Air Spray USA and Dauntless Air. The solicitation will post on October 22, 2020 and remain open until November 23, 2020. Registration in SAM is required. Key details include supporting fire suppression in the lower 48 states and Alaska with the aircraft fleet for the initial base year and multiple option periods through April 2028.