North Carolina eVP #Doc2312204550

North Carolina Forest Service seeks Type 1 Helicopter Fire-Suppression Services

This opportunity involves the North Carolina Forest Service seeking Type 1 helicopter fire-suppression services for wildfire and all-hazard incident response across designated regions. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - North Carolina Forest Service, Forest Protection (NCFS-FP) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified providers of twin-turbine, heavy-lift helicopters - Products/Services Requested: - Type 1 helicopter fire-suppression service - Daily availability rates for November, March, and April (30 days each month) - Flight hour rates for November, March, and April (estimated 60 hours per month) - Mobilization and demobilization events for Mandatory Availability Periods (MAPs) - Technical Requirements: - Helicopter must be twin-turbine, heavy-lift, and meet NWCG PMS 510 standards - Minimum 2,600-gallon water payload - Service periods: November 1-30, March 1-April 30 - Vendor must mobilize within 72 hours of notification - Notable Requirements: - Pricing structured by daily availability and flight hour rates - Contract term is one year with up to two one-year renewal options - Compliance with state and federal employment verification and anti-discrimination laws - Vendors must be registered with North Carolina eVP - Public bid opening via Microsoft Teams

Description

This solicitation is issued by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture for the provision of Type 1 Helicopter Services related to forest protection under the North Carolina Forest Service - Forest Protection program. The procurement involves fire services as indicated by the commodity code 921016. Vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal to respond. The bid opening is scheduled for October 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

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