Alberta Purchasing #27TDRAFD201

Alberta seeks multiplane Amphibious Airtanker Group and Birddog aircraft for wildfire suppression

Alberta's Forestry and Parks division is seeking proposals for wildfire suppression services utilizing specialized aircraft. - Government buyer: - Province of Alberta, Forestry and Parks division - OEMs and vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the solicitation - Products/services requested: - Multiplane Amphibious Airtanker Group - 2 to 4 Airtankers, each with minimum 3,000 liters capacity - Total group capacity must be at least 10,000 liters - Airtankers must have compartmentalized or variable/constant flow tanks - Turbine-powered Birddog aircraft to support the Airtanker Group - All aircraft must comply with Transport Canada legal and regulatory requirements - Must possess valid license and Air Operator Certificate - Must be approved by Transport Canada - Proposals should include Transition Aircraft if applicable (see Attachment #2) - Unique or notable requirements: - Strict compliance with Transport Canada regulations - Inclusion of Transition Aircraft proposals if relevant - No specific part numbers, brands, or OEMs provided - Project duration: - May 10, 2027 to February 28, 2037 (approx. 10 years)

Description

The Province of Alberta is seeking proposals for a multiplane Amphibious Airtanker Group supported by one Birddog aircraft for wildfire suppression. The airtanker group must have a capacity of at least 10,000 liters, with 2 to 4 Airtankers each having a minimum capacity of 3,000 liters, equipped with a compartmentalized or variable/constant flow tank, and supported by a turbine-powered Birddog aircraft. All aircraft must comply with Transport Canada legal and regulatory requirements, hold a valid license and Air Operator Certificate, and be approved by Transport Canada. Proponents must also include proposals for the use of Transition Aircraft if applicable. The project duration is from May 10, 2027, to February 28, 2037.

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