J--Helicopter maintenance services
ID: 140D0426R0005Type: Presolicitation
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEDEPARTMENTAL OFFICESIBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004)HERNDON, VA, 20170, USA

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Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

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MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (J016)
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    The Department of the Interior, through the Interior Business Center (IBC), is seeking qualified contractors to provide helicopter maintenance services for Government-owned aircraft supporting the U.S. Park Police in Washington, DC. The procurement will result in a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, covering a five-year ordering period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, with a potential six-month extension. These services are critical for ensuring the operational readiness and safety of the aircraft, encompassing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, painting, engineering services, parts manufacturing, and overhauls of airframes and engines. Interested parties should note that the anticipated solicitation release date is December 19, 2025, with proposals due by January 19, 2026, and must be registered in SAM.gov to participate in this full and open competition under NAICS code 488190. For further inquiries, contact Justin Kondeff at justin_kondeff@ibc.doi.gov.

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    The Interior Business Center (IBC) is issuing a presolicitation notice for helicopter maintenance services for Government-owned aircraft supporting the U.S. Park Police in Washington, DC. This will result in a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year ordering period from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2031, with a potential six-month extension. Services include scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, painting, engineering services, parts manufacturing, and overhauls of airframes, engines, and components. The anticipated solicitation release date is September 19, 2025, with proposals due by January 19, 2026. This is a full and open competition under NAICS code 488190, and offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
    The Interior Business Center (IBC) is issuing a presolicitation notice for helicopter maintenance services for Government-owned aircraft supporting the U.S. Park Police in Washington, DC. This will be a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year ordering period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, with a possible six-month extension. Services include scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, painting, engineering, parts manufacturing, servicing of various aircraft components, and engine/component overhauls. The anticipated solicitation release date is December 19, 2025, with proposals due by January 19, 2026. This is a full and open competition under NAICS code 488190, with no set-asides, and offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
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