Fixed-Wing Aircraft Services Procurement | US. Department of Agriculture

Executive Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is procuring fixed-wing aircraft services operated by qualified personnel for public land administration. This is a total small business set-aside contract.

Scope & Requirements

The intent of this solicitation and any resultant contract is to obtain fixed-wing aircraft operated by qualified and proficient personnel and equipped to meet specifications contained herein. Aircraft and contract personnel will be used for the administration and protection of public lands. Relief personnel may be required to provide daily (7-days per week) coverage during the period of performance/mandatory availability period as specified in the task order.

The aircraft furnished may be used for special use missions supporting fire, project, resource, law enforcement, and point-to-point administrative flights. If the Contractor agrees to perform law enforcement flights, such agreement shall be in writing.

The government has interagency and cooperative agreements with federal and state agencies and private landholders. Aircraft under contract may be dispatched under these agreements for such use.

POP 1/1/2027-12/31/2033

A preproposal conference has been scheduled on 4 June 2026 at 1330 MT -RSVP to [email protected] for link.

Interested vendors need to send a “notice of intent” email to [email protected] in order to receive link to upload folder for submitting proposal information.

Compliance & Qualifications

• Standard FAR clauses apply.

How to Prepare Your Bid

1. Ensure your aircraft meet the specifications outlined in the solicitation.
2. Prepare to provide daily coverage as required in the task order.
3. Submit a notice of intent to the provided email to access the proposal submission link.

Why Small Businesses Should Consider This

This contract offers a total small business set-aside opportunity under NAICS 481211, with performance required in Boise, ID. The contract duration spans from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2033, and includes provisions for law enforcement flights.