Opportunity
Oregon Buys #S-63500-00016929
ODFW Solicits Helicopter Services for Chinook Salmon Redd Survey on Deschutes River
Posted
May 18, 2026
Respond By
June 04, 2026
Identifier
S-63500-00016929
NAICS
481211
This opportunity involves the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) seeking helicopter services to support Chinook salmon redd (spawning site) surveys on the Lower Deschutes River. - Government Buyer: - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), Contract Services, Salem, Oregon - Products/Services Requested: - Helicopter flight hours for aerial surveys (20 hours) - Ferry flight hours (6 hours) - Fuel truck and related services (12 units) - Fuel truck mileage (300 miles) - Per diem for personnel (16 units, calculated as 8 people for 2 days) - Aerial survey and mapping services for Chinook salmon redds - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide both the helicopter and an experienced pilot - Support services required include fuel truck, fuel truck mileage, and per diem for staff - Services are focused on aerial survey and mapping of salmon spawning sites along the Deschutes River - Place of Performance: - Lower Deschutes River, Oregon (survey area) - ODFW Contract Services, Salem, Oregon (contracting office)
Description
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a contractor to provide an aircraft and experienced pilot to fly ODFW personnel along the Deschutes River to count Chinook Salmon spawning sites (redds). The project involves aerial surveys and mapping services. The procurement method is intermediate, and the response deadline is June 4, 2026. The project is managed by ODFW Contract Services in Salem, Oregon.