# SAM #1202SA-RFIHSS26-01

USFS Wildland Fire Aviation Helicopter Hoist and Medical Support Services RFI

**Buyer:** Incident Procurement Aviation Branch
**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** November 21, 2026
**Identifier:** 1202SA-RFIHSS26-01
**NAICS:** 481211, 621910

The USDA Forest Service, Incident Procurement Aviation Branch, is conducting market research for Wildland Fire Aviation Helicopter Support Services focused on hoist and medical operations.
- Government Buyer:
  - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service
  - Procurement and Property Services, Incident Procurement, Operations, Aviation Contracting Branch
  - National Interagency Fire Center, Boise, ID
- Services Requested:
  - Contractor-operated helicopters for hoist extraction and medical support
  - Both Exclusive-Use and Call When Needed arrangements
  - Medical services include Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) patient care
  - Helicopter specifications: FAA compliance, Night Vision Goggle (NVG) capability, hoist systems, and medical equipment
  - Requirements for night operations, qualified pilots, and medical personnel
- Vendors are asked to provide pricing for various helicopter configurations and operational details
- No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers are mentioned; the RFI is for information gathering and future planning
- Unique Requirements:
  - Helicopters must be equipped for hoist extraction and medical care
  - NVG capability and compliance with FAA and Forest Service standards
  - Medical personnel must meet qualification standards for BLS and ALS
  - 14-hour and 24-hour operational availability options

### Description

<p>This Request for Information (RFI) is for market research and planning purposes only.</p>

<p>Product Service Code: V221</p>

<p>NAICS Code: 481212</p>

<p>Business Size Standard: 1,500 employees</p>

<p>This RFI is issued solely for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this RFI. It should not be interpreted as a request for proposal or an obligation to acquire any products or services. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this RFI, nor does submission of information grant any entitlement to payment. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any contractor&rsquo;s input resulting from this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. Whatever information is provided in response to this RFI may be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for future needs. The information provided may be utilized by the US Forest Service in developing its acquisition strategy and in its Statement of Objective, Statement of Work, and/or Performance Specifications. The information resulting from this RFI may be included or combined with other submissions in one or more options considered in the analysis of alternatives.<strong> Please email the primary point of contact below to submit an official response.</strong></p>

<p>See attached RFI document.</p>

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<p><strong>Primary Point of Contact:</strong></p>

<p>Shelia Stoddard, Contracting Officer</p>

<p>shelia.stoddard@usda.gov</p>

<p>623-293-8721</p>

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