Opportunity

The USDA Forest Service is seeking Water Scooper Aircraft services for wildland firefighting on a nationwide basis. This solicitation, identified by number 1202SA21R9001, is intended to result in the award of multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) or Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC) to qualified vendors. This requirement is categorized under NAICS code 481212 for Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation and PSC F003 for Natural Resources/Conservation- Forest-Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression. The opportunity is designated as an SBA (Small Business Administration) set-aside.

The primary place of performance is Boise, Idaho, though the scope of services covers national firefighting operations. Proposals must be submitted by the final deadline of January 29, 2021, at 4:00 PM MST. The agency issued two amendments during the solicitation process to address vendor inquiries, provide proposal delivery instructions, and include a new exhibit. The procurement file includes three attachments: the original RFP and two subsequent amendments. Matthew D. Olson serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement.