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Posted: May 22, 2026, 11:18 a.m. EDT
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Background The U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS) is seeking commercial aviation services for the transportation of personnel, goods, and cargo between the Contiguous U.S. and Alaska. This solicitation is issued by the United States Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), aiming to support the agency's mission in managing wildland fire operations effectively. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for providing aviation services that include: 1. Reviewing and updating the Safety Management System (SMS) Manual in accordance with company requirements. 2. Ensuring organizational safety objectives are established and evidence of current safety objectives is provided. 3. Maintaining operational policies related to flight operations and aircraft maintenance, including distribution and revision policies for the Operations Manual. 4. Keeping an up-to-date Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and ensuring aircrew member records are maintained according to company policy. 5. Training maintenance personnel and ensuring they are approved to conduct specific maintenance tasks. 6. Implementing a risk management policy that includes system analysis, hazard identification, risk assessment, and validation of controls. 7. Monitoring safety performance targets and indicators, conducting audits, and addressing any findings from those audits. Place of Performance The primary base of operations for this contract will be located in Boise, Idaho.
Current: Posted: June 2, 2026, 6:09 p.m. EDT Amendment 0002 is issued to make the following changes: - Update Section A.1, Minimum Aircraft Requirement to reference Anchorage/Fairbanks and change the fuel stops from one to two. - Update Paragraph B.1.1.2 to reference the primary destinations as Anchorage and Fairbanks. - Add Paragraph B.1.1.3 to add optional secondary locations. - Update Exhibit 8 and E-3 to reference Anchorage/Fairbanks and change the fuel stops from one to two. Please disregard the SF30 attachment document titled SOL-140D0425R0138 Amd 0002. The system will erroneously transmit this document to SAM. Amendment 0001 provides questions received in response to this solicitation and the Governments response; removes FAR Clause 52.219-14; adds paragraph D4.4.1 under Section D; and revises paragraph D6, Evaluation Commercial Items (52.212-2). Please disregard the SF30 attachment document titled SOL-140D0425R0138 Amd 0001. The system will erroneously transmit this document to SAM. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number 140D0426Q0468 is hereby issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial aviation services in support of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS) for the transportation of personnel, goods, and cargo between the Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48) and Alaska, with the Contractors primary base of operations located in Boise, Idaho. This requirement is being issued by the United States Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12. This acquisition provides full and open competition, it is not set-aside for small business concerns. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 481211, Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation. The size standard for the applicable NAICS is 1500 employees. The product service code (PSC) code is V221 Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Travel/Lodging/Recruitment Passenger Air Charter. A list of items and quantities are provided in Section A.2, Schedule of Services and Prices. The aircraft requirements are provided in Section A.1, Item Requirement and Section B, Technical Specifications. A list of solicitations provisions that apply to this acquisition are provided in Section E, Offerors Representations and Certifications. A list of contract clauses that apply to this acquisition are provided in Section C, Contract Terms and Conditions. Quotes are due no later than 4:00 PM Mountain Time, June 12, 2026. Quotes shall be emailed to Stephanie Mccullough, Contracting Officer, at stephanie_mccullough@ibc.doi.gov Questions. Questions related to this RFQ must be submitted via email to Stephanie_Mccullough@ibc.doi.gov, no later than 4:00 PM Mountain Time, May 27, 2026. All questions must be received in writing No oral questions will be accepted. All e-mail inquiries must have Questions RFQ 140D0426R0468 in the subject line. **Funds are not presently available for this effort. The Governments issuance of this RFQ is subject to the availability of funds and the Government reserves the right not to make an award.**