United States Park Police Helicopters

The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center, on behalf of the United States Park Police, is soliciting offers for the procurement of three new helicopters: two Bell 412 EPX medium-lift helicopters and one Bell 407GXi light turbine helicopter. The solicitation (140D0426R0016) requires aircraft capable of supporting law enforcement, medical evacuation, search and rescue, visitor security, prisoner transport, SWAT operations, and Presidential security missions. Key technical requirements include FAA certifications under 14 CFR Parts 29 and 27, dual-engine turbine FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) systems with crash-resistant fuel systems, sophisticated Garmin avionics suites (GTN-750 and GTN-650 GPS/COM/NAV units), dual VHF radios with three police band FM systems, external hoists, rappel fixtures, searchlights, FLIR systems, energy-attenuating seats, and comprehensive flight data monitoring systems. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract based on technical capability and total evaluated price, with direct negotiation planned with Bell Textron, Inc., provided their offer conforms to requirements and pricing is reasonable. The original proposal deadline of March 17, 2026 has been extended twice, with the final deadline now set for April 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.

This is a sole-source acquisition authorized under RFO 6.103-1 designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside, with Bell Textron, Inc. as the anticipated contractor. The contract period of performance spans from March 31, 2026 through March 31, 2028, with delivery of all aircraft required by March 31, 2028 to the Bell Service Center in Piney Flats, Tennessee. The Bell 412 EPX helicopters must accommodate rapid configuration between operational modes with medical seats, stretchers, and four additional passenger seats, while the Bell 407GXi must seat seven passengers with optional litter kit capability for medical evacuation. The solicitation does not specify an explicit budget or award value in the provided documents. Offerors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM), complete SF 1449, acknowledge all solicitation amendments, provide detailed technical capability documentation and pricing schedules, and submit proposals via email to Contracting Officer Melanie Johnson at melanie_johnson@ibc.doi.gov.