Region 6 Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing ATGS Aircraft

The United States Forest Service issued solicitation 12024B20Q9607 to obtain exclusive use light fixed-wing aircraft for Aerial Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) missions within Region 6. This requirement is for airplanes fully operated by qualified personnel and equipped for the administration and protection of public lands, including fire support, project work, law enforcement, and administrative flights. The aircraft are configured for aerial supervision, typically carrying a pilot, an ATGS in the forward observer station, and a second ATGS or trainer in the rear station. Under interagency and cooperative agreements, these aircraft may be dispatched to support various federal, state, and private landholders.

The procurement was conducted under NAICS 481212 for Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation and PSC F003 for Natural Resources/Conservation- Forest-Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression. This solicitation was designated as a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside. Performance occurs within the United States, and the primary point of contact for this requirement is Todd R. Novinger.

The solicitation was published on February 11, 2020, with a response deadline of March 11, 2020. Documentation associated with this notice includes the original solicitation, one amendment addressing individual volume control specifications, and an award summary posted on April 10, 2020. In total, three PDF attachments were provided to outline the technical requirements and final award details.