Opportunity
CanadaBuys #tender_21383
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Solicits Fixed Wing Aircraft Services for Wildfire Suppression
Posted
April 20, 2026
Respond By
May 19, 2026
Identifier
tender_21383
NAICS
488190
This opportunity involves the Ministry of Natural Resources seeking specialized aircraft services to support wildfire suppression efforts: - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Natural Resources (Ontario) - Contracting office at 70 Foster Drive, 2nd Floor, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada - Services Requested: - Up to 7 Fixed Wing Birddog Aircraft Services (BAS) for wildland fire suppression - Up to 10 Fixed Wing Aerial Detection Aircraft Services (DAS) for fire detection and support - Aircraft may be deployed primarily in Ontario, but also in other Canadian provinces, territories, or U.S. states as needed - Procurement Details: - Proposals evaluated separately for each service type - Up to two contracts may be awarded - Contract duration is 96 months - Open, competitive bidding process - Unique Requirements: - Ability to relocate aircraft across multiple regions - Compliance with various trade agreements - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named in the notice
Description
The Ministry of Natural Resources is seeking proposals 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, with possible deployment in other provinces, territories, or U.S. states. The project involves providing aircraft services for fire suppression, with the possibility of moving aircraft to other regions as needed. Proposals will be evaluated separately for each service type, and up to two contracts may be awarded. The contract duration is 96 months and the procurement method is competitive open bidding.