The government needs contractor-operated and maintained amphibious water scooping aircraft services for wildland fire initial attack and extended attack.
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We are seeking quotes for contractor-operated and maintained amphibious water scooping aircraft services for wildland fire initial attack and extended attack.
Aircraft type: Turbine-powered, multi-engine, amphibious, fixed-wing water scooping aircraft.
Service model: Contractor must both operate and maintain the aircraft.
Required approval: Aircraft must have full or interim Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) approval as a multi-engine water scooper.
Primary use: Initial attack (IA) and extended attack of wildland fires.
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Licenses and certifications
Aircraft shall be 14 CFR Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) certified. (Attachment 1, p. 7)
Emergency locator transmitters must be certified to TSO-C126 or newer. (Attachment 1, p. 14)
Set-aside and participation goals
The solicitation includes a Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 52.219-8, NOV 2020). (Attachment 1, p. 48)
Contract term
Multiple FFP IDIQ contracts for wildland fire water scooper services, each with a one-year base period and nine one-year options, starting service in calendar year 2027. (Attachment 1, p. 2)
The Government may extend the contract term by written notice within 30 days of contract expiration (FAR 52.217-9). (Attachment 1, p. 52)
Pricing format
Offerors must complete Section B-1 Schedule of Items and B-2 Offered Aircraft, pricing each continuing year (Base and Option). (Attachment 1, p. 2)
Rates are a daily availability rate and an hourly flight rate (dry), with the Government providing fuel through the DLA AIR Card program. (Attachment 1, p. 2)
Fixed-price rates must include all labor, equipment, materials, taxes, insurance, overhead, lodging, M&IE and profit. Submit separate Technical and Business/Price proposals. (Attachment 1, p. 2)
Wildland fire water scooper services using amphibious water scooper aircraft, ordered through task orders. (Attachment 1, p. 2)
The Offeror must provide a list of amphibious water scooper bases from which they are capable of operating. (Attachment 1, p. 2)
Guaranteed one-time minimum of $10,000 per contract, applying to the base period only and requiring an aircraft that passes pre-use inspection. (Attachment 1, p. 2)
Aircraft must be ready to perform in 2027 once a Mandatory Availability Period begins, or face termination for default. (Attachment 1, p. 2)
Department of Defense — $173,715,980 — January 13, 2028
Department of Agriculture — $157,350 — September 28, 2026
National Aeronautics and Space Administration — $25,410 — September 24, 2026
Department of the Interior — $104,586 — September 23, 2026
Department of the Interior — $0 — September 23, 2026
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