ContractCombined Synopsis/Solicitation

USWFS Commercial Aviation Services

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE• 140D0426Q0468

Response Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

11 days left

Days Remaining

Until deadline

Set-Aside

Full & Open

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Interior Business Center is seeking commercial aviation services for the U.S. Wildland Fire Service to transport personnel, goods, and cargo between the contiguous United States and Alaska, with the contractor’s primary base of operations in Boise, Idaho. The work calls for providing aircraft, pilots, fuel, and maintenance support, with aircraft that are multi-engine turboprop or turbojet, IFR/VFR certified for day and night operations in known icing, and able to seat at least 50 passengers and cargo. The requirement is being competed on a full and open basis and emphasizes aircraft and personnel qualifications, safety, and compliance with FAA regulations; the anticipated period of performance is 60 days from June 29, 2026 through August 28, 2026, with a 30-day extension option, and funding is expected to determine whether the award is for On-Call or Exclusive Use services. Quotes are due by 4:00 PM Mountain Time on June 1, 2026, questions are due by 4:00 PM Mountain Time on May 27, 2026, and submissions and questions are to be emailed to Stephanie Mccullough at stephanie_mccullough@ibc.doi.gov.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

481211

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

PSC Code

V221

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: PASSENGER AIR CHARTER

Solicitation Documents

1 Files

Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation_140D0426Q0468.pdf

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AI Summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center, is issuing an RFQ (Solicitation Number 140D0426R0468) for commercial aviation services to support the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The contractor will transport personnel, goods, and cargo between the contiguous U.S. and Alaska, with a primary base in Boise, Idaho. The contract requires a multi-engine turboprop or turbojet aircraft, IFR/VFR certified for day/night and known icing, with seating for at least 50 passengers and cargo. Services include aircraft, pilots, fuel, and maintenance support. The contract period is 60 days (June 29, 2026 – August 28, 2026), with a 30-day extension option. Funding determines whether the award is for On-Call or Exclusive Use services, with On-Call anticipated. Quotes are due by June 1, 2026, and questions by May 27, 2026. This acquisition is full and open competition, with a NAICS code of 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation) and a 1500-employee size standard. The solicitation emphasizes aircraft and personnel qualifications, safety, and compliance with FAA regulations.