Opportunity
SAM #140D0426R0075
On Call Helicopter Services Solicitation for Hawaii (DOI)
Buyer
Interior Business Center Acquisition Services Directorate
Posted
August 12, 2026
Respond By
September 28, 2026
Identifier
140D0426R0075
NAICS
481211, 481219
This opportunity seeks to provide on call helicopter services for the Department of the Interior in Hawaii, supporting a range of specialized government missions. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) - Office: U.S. Department of the Interior - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated; however, helicopter models from manufacturers such as MD Helicopters, Bell Helicopter, Airbus Helicopters, Robinson Helicopter Company, and Bölkow are referenced as examples or equivalents. - Products/Services Requested: - On call turbine and/or small reciprocating engine helicopter services - Transportation of government personnel and cargo using contractor-operated and maintained helicopters - Aircraft types required include: - MD 500C, D, E, F; Bell 206B III or equivalent (3 seats, 600 lbs payload) - Robinson R-66 or equivalent (4 seats, 600 lbs payload) - Bell 206L-1/3/4, Airbus AS 350BA/B1/B2, Bölkow BO-105 or equivalent (5 seats, 600 lbs payload) - Airbus AS 350B3, Bell 407 or equivalent (5 seats, 950 lbs payload) - Bell 212/412/205 series, UH-1 series (restricted) or equal (9 seats, 1,800 lbs payload) - Hiller UH12E, Bell 47G3B-1/2, Robinson R-44-I/II or equivalent (2 seats, 500 lbs payload) - Initial inspection and test of contractor aircraft and pilots - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractors must be authorized to operate in Hawaii and maintain a Hawaii base of operations - Services include fire suppression, aerial capture/eradication/tagging of animals (ACETA), offshore and vessel landings, extended overwater operations, and other natural resource activities - Multiple award, firm fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract structure - Minimum payload and seating requirements for each aircraft type - Five-year contract period with possible six-month extension
Description
This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for on Call type 3 Helicopter Services based in Hawaii for all DOI Bureau's