USWFS Commercial Aviation Services
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
IBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004)
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
140D0426Q0468
NAICS
481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
Classification Code
V221
Additional Details
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The United States Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (Procurement Identifier: 140D0426Q0468) for commercial aviation services in support of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS). This procurement seeks to secure nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation for the movement of personnel, goods, and cargo between the Contiguous United States (Lower 48) and Alaska. The contractor’s primary base of operations will be located in Boise, Idaho, positioning them to efficiently support the logistical needs of the USWFS.
The scope of this requirement encompasses the provision of commercial aviation services tailored to the unique demands of wildland fire operations, including rapid and flexible transportation solutions for both personnel and materials. The intended outcome is to ensure reliable, safe, and timely air transport capabilities that facilitate the USWFS’s mission-critical activities across geographically dispersed locations.
Key requirements and objectives are detailed within the solicitation, including specific aircraft requirements outlined in Section A.1 (Item Requirement) and Section B (Technical Specifications). The Schedule of Services and Prices (Section A.2) provides a comprehensive list of items and quantities to be delivered. Offerors are expected to comply with all applicable solicitation provisions (Section E, Offeror’s Representations and Certifications) and contract clauses (Section C, Contract Terms and Conditions), which are incorporated by reference and accessible via www.acquisition.gov.
This acquisition is conducted under full and open competition and is not set aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation), with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is V221, covering Transportation/Travel/Relocation—Passenger Air Charter. Contractors should note that the opportunity is subject to the availability of funds, and the government reserves the right not to make an award if funding is not secured.
The contracting entity is the IBC Acquisition Services Directorate (Office Key: 100185750), a federal office within the Department of the Interior’s Departmental Offices. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Stephanie McCullough, Contracting Officer, who can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at 703-972-5862.
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Stephanie McCullough no later than 4:00 PM Mountain Time on June 1, 2026. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing by 4:00 PM Mountain Time on May 27, 2026, with “Questions – RFQ 140D0426R0468” in the subject line. No oral questions will be accepted.
Contractors evaluating this opportunity should ensure their capabilities align with the requirements for nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation, including the ability to operate from Boise, Idaho, and support operations between the Lower 48 and Alaska. Compliance with all technical specifications, contract terms, and federal acquisition regulations is essential. The solicitation remains active and can be accessed via SAM.gov at https://sam.gov/opp/1846ff5ccdca40dd82e7b0a8821d30d6/view.