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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 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.

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.

This government solicitation, Standard Form 1449, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide DOI Fleet Aircraft Maintenance Services for the U.S. Park Police in Washington, D.C. The solicitation number is 140D0426R0005, with proposals due by February 27, 2026, at 1600 ES. The period of performance is from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. The acquisition is set aside for WOSB, with a NAICS code of 488190 and a size standard of $40 million. The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. The Interior Business Center, AQD Acquisition Services Directorate, is the issuing and administering office.

This government Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks contractors to provide comprehensive aircraft maintenance services for the U.S. Park Police's Bell Helicopter 206L3 and two Bell Helicopter 412s in Washington D.C. The contract, an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a five-year ordering period (April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031), covers scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, preventative maintenance, rebuilding, alterations, and avionics services. Key requirements include FAA 145 Repair Station Certification, factory-trained personnel with specific aircraft experience, and a maintenance facility within a 175-statute mile radius of the U.S. Park Police Hangar. The contractor must also provide an on-site mechanic (M1) and a secondary (M2) as needed, meeting stringent FAA and experience qualifications. All work must adhere to Federal Aviation Regulations and Department of the Interior standards. The RFP details various clauses related to business ethics, labor standards, and subcontracting, emphasizing strict compliance and a collaborative contractor-government relationship. Funding will be provided via individual task orders, with a minimum guarantee of $500.00.

This amendment to solicitation 140D0426R0005/0001 addresses submitted questions and outlines methods for offerors to acknowledge receipt. Offerors must acknowledge by completing items 8 and 15, returning copies, acknowledging on each offer copy, or by separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to submit acknowledgment by the deadline may result in rejection of the offer. Changes to already submitted offers can be made via letter or electronic communication, provided they reference the solicitation and amendment and are received before the opening hour. The solicitation, for DOI FLEET AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SERVICES, has a proposal submission deadline of February 27, 2026, at 1600 ES, and a period of performance from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031.

The U.S. Park Police (USPP) is seeking helicopter maintenance services, as outlined in Notice ID: 140D0426R0005. The contract requires on-site maintenance at USPP aviation facilities in Washington, DC, and a contractor-provided FAA Part 145-certified hangar within a 175-statute-mile radius. The services cover Bell 206L3 and Bell 412 helicopters, including mission-specific configurations and law enforcement equipment. The government will not provide historical workload data, offering only a $500 minimum guarantee for the first service call. Maintenance includes standard ground support equipment and minor paint touch-ups, not full aircraft painting. On-site mechanics are required year-round, with flexibility in scheduling, and M2 support is planned for high-utilization periods or heavy maintenance. The contractor must provide their own FAA-compliant maintenance tracking system and separate IT/network access. Subcontracting is allowed for specialized functions, but the prime contractor must provide all primary services and facilities. Proof of insurance covering the full replacement cost of government aircraft and/or parts is required with the proposal. The government will coordinate a transition period and offer post-award debriefings.