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Ontario Shared Services Seeks Fixed Wing Aircraft Services for Wildland Fire Suppression

Ontario Shared Services is seeking proposals for specialized aircraft services to support wildland fire suppression operations: - Up to seven Fixed Wing Birddog Aircraft Services are required for tactical management and initial attack roles during wildland fires - Up to ten Fixed Wing Aerial Detection Aircraft Services are needed for fire detection, reporting, and support - Services will primarily be performed in Ontario, but aircraft may be deployed to other Canadian provinces, territories, or U.S. states as operational needs arise - The Ministry will evaluate and award contracts separately for each service type, with up to two contracts possible - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Aircraft must be capable of supporting detection and initial attack missions, with associated support activities critical to fire management

Description

The Ministry of Ontario Shared Services is soliciting bids for the provision of up to seven Fixed Wing Birddog Aircraft Services and up to ten Fixed Wing Aerial Detection Aircraft Services to support wildland fire suppression activities primarily in Ontario during each fire season. These aircraft services may also be deployed to other Canadian provinces, territories, or U.S. states as needed. The Ministry will evaluate proposals separately for each service type and may award up to two contracts. The scope includes detection and initial attack roles critical to managing and suppressing wildland fires.

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