The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting an Industry Day on November 18, 2025, in Boise, ID, for the recompete of the Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) contract. This event, led by Contracting Officer Angelina Clements, will introduce a new 10-year Multiple Award Contract, outlining its impact on current single-award contracts, the solicitation and award timeline, small business considerations, and evaluation criteria. The day includes a technical requirements briefing by OAS, a Q&A session for contractors, and concludes with one-on-one sessions for vendors to discuss capabilities with agency representatives. The primary goal is to provide transparency and facilitate industry engagement for the upcoming procurement.
This government RFP outlines requirements for contractor-operated and maintained Air Attack flight services for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in the contiguous United States and Alaska. The contract covers on-call and exclusive-use aircraft, primarily multi or single-engine turbine/turboprop land airplanes, for Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) operations, aerial fire reconnaissance, law enforcement surveillance, and other administrative activities. Key sections detail aircraft specifications (e.g., certifications, equipment, avionics, communication systems like AFF and satellite phones for Alaska), personnel qualifications (pilots, mechanics, relief crews), and operational limitations (duty and flight times). It also includes pricing schedules, contract terms, conditions for availability, measurement, and payment. The document emphasizes adherence to FAA regulations, specific equipment standards (e.g., ADS-B, TAWS-B), and detailed pilot and mechanic experience requirements, especially for operations in Alaska. Instructions for offerors cover proposal content and evaluation factors, with exhibits providing additional forms and checklists.
The Department of the Interior (DOI) Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), on behalf of the Bureau of Land Management, has issued Amendment 0001 as a Special Notice for market research purposes. The purpose is to identify qualified vendors for Air Tactic Group Supervisor (ATGS) mission support in wildland fire fighting. This is not a solicitation but an announcement for an upcoming Industry Day on November 18, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (MST) at the Best Western Vista Inn at the Airport in Boise, Idaho. One-on-one meetings will also be held from November 18-20, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (MST) in Boise. Interested parties must RSVP by November 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST to Clements_proposal_submissions@ibc.doi.gov, providing company information, the number of attendees, and whether they desire a one-on-one meeting. The amendment also provides draft specifications for industry review, with comments, questions, and recommendations due by November 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The Industry Day agenda will be finalized via a subsequent amendment.
AMENDMENT 0002 from the Department of the Interior (DOI) Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) is a Special Notice for market research purposes. It aims to identify qualified vendors for Air Tactic Group Supervisor (ATGS) mission support in wildland fire fighting. This notice is not a solicitation for a contract but an announcement for an Industry Day on November 18, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM (MST) in Boise, Idaho. One-on-one meetings will follow from 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM (MST). Industry is invited to submit comments and proposed improvements on the Government’s draft specifications. RSVPs for the Industry Day and one-on-one meetings are due by November 7, 2025, at 2 PM EST. All questions and comments on the draft specifications are due by November 12, 2025, at 2 PM EST. The Industry Day agenda has also been provided through this amendment.