Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #10-IFB-2312204550-TT
NC Forest Service Solicits Type 1 Helicopter Fire-Suppression Services
Posted
August 28, 2026
Respond By
October 01, 2026
Identifier
10-IFB-2312204550-TT
NAICS
481212, 481219
This opportunity from the North Carolina Forest Service seeks Type 1 helicopter fire-suppression services to support wildfire and all-hazard incident response across North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - North Carolina Forest Service, Forest Protection (NCFS-FP) - Contact: Tammie Taylor - Products/Services Requested: - Type 1 twin-turbine, heavy-lift helicopter services for wildfire suppression and incident response - Helicopter must meet NWCG PMS 510 standards and carry a minimum 2,600-gallon water payload - Daily availability rates for November, March, and April (30 days each month, 8 hours/day, 7 days/week) - Flight hour rates (estimated maximum 60 hours per month per helicopter) - Mobilization and demobilization events for Mandatory Availability Periods (MAPs) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; opportunity open to qualified helicopter service providers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Helicopter must be ready to mobilize within 72 hours during MAPs - Contract term is one year with up to two one-year renewal options - Mandatory service periods: November 1-30, March 1-April 30 - Compliance with NWCG standards and minimum payload - Pricing structured by daily availability, flight hours, and mobilization events - Estimated contract value likely in the mid to high six figures, depending on rates and flight hours.
Description
The solicitation is issued by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for Type 1 Helicopter Services to support the North Carolina Forest Service's Forest Protection program. The procurement involves fire services, specifically the use of helicopters for forest protection. Bids are to be submitted competitively and without collusion, and vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal. The bid opening is scheduled for October 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.