Smokejumper Flight Services

The U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has a requirement for Exclusive-Use Smokejumper Flight Services.

Solicitation Summary

The U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has a requirement for Exclusive-Use Smokejumper Flight Services.

Solicitation in a Nutshell

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Details
Agency Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Solicitation Number 140D0425R0071
Status Post-RFP
Solicitation Date 06/25/2025
Award Date 02/2026 (Estimate)
Contract Ceiling Value $26,000,000
Competition Type  Full and Open / Unrestricted
Type of Award  IDIQ – Agency Specific
Primary Requirement  Environment & Conservation Services
Duration  5 year(s) base
Contract Type  Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity
No. of Expected Awards 2
NAICS Code(s):
115310

Support Activities for Forestry
Size Standard: $11.5 million annual receipts except $34.0 million for Forest Fire Suppression and Fuels Management Services
Place of Performance:
  • United States
Opportunity Website: https://sam.gov/opp/6ac8f602db5846198006fdce1e02571b/view

Background

N/A

Requirements

  • The aircraft must meet the solicitation minimum aircraft requirements and is fully Contractor operated and maintained. The aircraft will be used for transporting and dropping smokejumpers, transporting, and dropping paracargo, reconnaissance, testing of parachutes, and other aerial equipment, transportation of personnel and cargo in support of fire suppression activities, search and rescue, natural resources missions, and other administrative and related resources activities as directed by the Government. The Contractor shall possess a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 135

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