Oklahoma Supplier Systems #EV00000961

Oklahoma Department of Agriculture seeks fixed-wing aircraft services for wildfire detection in Eastern Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAFF) is seeking a private vendor to provide fixed-wing aircraft services for wildfire detection across approximately 6 million acres in Eastern Oklahoma. - Government Buyer: - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAFF), Forestry Services - Services Requested: - Provision of fixed-wing, high-wing aircraft (e.g., Cessna 172 or equivalent) equipped with GPS and communication devices - Qualified pilots with commercial/instrument ratings and at least 800 hours of flight time - Aerial wildfire detection flights along predetermined routes, including fire spotting, GPS-based reporting, and real-time communication with dispatch and fire crews - Up to two aircraft operating daily during high fire danger periods (estimated 362 flight hours), and one aircraft during moderate danger periods (estimated 188 flight hours) - Payment based on actual flight hours as verified by Hobbs meter readings and dispatch logs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Aircraft must be capable of carrying at least one passenger and a pilot - Pilots must have specific experience and ratings; aerial fire detection experience preferred - Vendor responsible for security and replacement of provided electronic/communication equipment - Compliance with all relevant state and federal aviation and safety regulations - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation, but Cessna is referenced as an example of acceptable aircraft type.

Description

This solicitation is for a contract with a private vendor to provide fixed-wing aircraft for wildfire detection within the Forestry Services' Eastern Areas of Oklahoma. The contract ensures detection flights on designated high-fire danger days in the Northeast, East Central, and Southeast Areas. The vendor is responsible for flying predetermined routes, detecting fires, reporting locations accurately, and maintaining communication equipment. The contract period extends through June 30, 2026, with specific requirements for pilot qualifications and aircraft specifications. Payment is based on actual flight activity documented by Hobbs meter readings and dispatch verification.

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