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CanadaBuys #onref7e3c696f-33dd-4c6a-bb8d-ba0ada754834

Fixed Wing Birddog and Detection Aircraft Services for Wildland Fire Suppression

Posted

April 24, 2026

Respond By

May 19, 2026

Identifier

onref7e3c696f-33dd-4c6a-bb8d-ba0ada754834

NAICS

488190

The Ministry of Natural Resources of Canada is seeking aircraft services to support wildland fire suppression, primarily in Ontario, with flexibility for deployment elsewhere as needed. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Natural Resources (Canada) - Contracting office located at 70 Foster Drive, 2nd Floor, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario - Services Requested: - Up to 7 Fixed Wing Birddog Aircraft Services - Up to 10 Fixed Wing Aerial Detection Aircraft Services - Aircraft must be available for relocation to other provinces, territories, or U.S. states as operational needs dictate - Services required for each fire season throughout the contract term - Contract Structure & Duration: - Estimated contract period of 96 months (multiple fire seasons) - Potential for two separate contract awards (one per service type) - Notable Requirements: - Flexibility for rapid aircraft relocation - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the notice

Description

The Ministry of Natural Resources is seeking up to seven Fixed Wing Birddog Aircraft Services and up to ten Fixed Wing Aerial Detection Aircraft Services with associated services to support wildland fire suppression activities primarily in Ontario during each fire season. These aircraft may also be relocated to other provinces, territories in Canada, or states in the USA as needed. Proposals will be evaluated separately for each service type, with up to two contracts awarded. The contract duration is estimated at 96 months.

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