SAM #1202SA26R9100

US Forest Service seeks contractor-operated amphibious water scooper aircraft services for wildfire response

The U.S. Forest Service, National Interagency Fire Center, is seeking contractor-operated amphibious water scooper aircraft services to support nationwide wildland fire suppression operations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Forest Service, National Interagency Fire Center, Contracting Office - Services Requested: - Contractor-operated and maintained turbine-powered, multi-engine, amphibious, fixed-wing water scooper aircraft services - Aircraft must have a minimum 1400-gallon tank capacity - Must meet FAA and Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) approvals - Pilots must hold specific FAA ratings and interagency certifications - Services include daily aircraft availability and hourly flight rates - Government provides fuel; contractors responsible for maintenance, safety, and environmental compliance - Unique Requirements: - Aircraft must be IAB-approved for water scooper operations - Strict pilot and mechanic qualification standards - Mandatory reporting and performance standards - Contracts structured as IDIQ with a one-year base and nine one-year options (up to 10 years total) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to any manufacturer meeting requirements

Description

The intent of this acquisition and the resultant contract(s) are to obtain Contractor operated and maintained Turbine powered, Multi-engine, Amphibious, Fixed-Wing, Water Scooping Aircraft services. The aircraft shall have full or interim Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) approval as a multi-engine water scooper. The primary use of water scooping aircraft under this contract will be for initial attack (IA) and extended attack of wildland fires.

View original listing