Region 6 Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing ATGS Aircraft

The USDA Forest Service issued solicitation 12024B20Q9607 to procure exclusive-use light fixed-wing aircraft for the administration and protection of public lands. This requirement is classified under NAICS 481212 Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation and PSC F003 NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION. The opportunity was designated as an SBA SBA set-aside. The primary objective is to secure airplanes fully operated by qualified and proficient personnel for fire support, project work, administrative flights, and law enforcement activities.

Operations for the Aerial Supervision Mission involve a specific crew configuration consisting of a pilot, an Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) in the forward observer station, and a second supervisor or trainer seated directly behind. While the aircraft are primarily used for Forest Service operations, they may be dispatched to support other federal and state agencies or private landholders under existing interagency and cooperative agreements. Performance takes place at various locations throughout the United States.

The response deadline for this solicitation was March 11, 2020, with Todd R. Novinger serving as the point of contact. Supporting documentation includes the original solicitation, an amendment regarding individual volume controls, and an award summary posted on April 10, 2020. The aircraft furnished under any resultant contract must meet specific technical configurations for aerial supervision and communication as detailed in the solicitation specifications.