Department of AgricultureIssuing agency·Idaho·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities APIThe intent of this acquisition and the resultant contract(s) are to obtain Contractor operated and maintained Turbine powered, Multi-engine, Amphibious, Fixed-Wing, Water Scooping Aircraft services. The aircraft shall have full or interim Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) approval as a multi-engine water scooper. The primary use of water scooping aircraft under this contract will be for initial attack (IA) and extended attack of wildland fires.
The contractor must provide all necessary resources to operate and maintain water-scooping aircraft, including flight crews, mechanics, and support equipment. Aircraft must have IAB approval, a minimum 1400-gallon tank capacity, and meet extensive performance, avionics, maintenance, and personnel requirements. Services include daily availability, standby, and extended standby, with aircraft ready to respond within 15 minutes. The contractor must comply with all applicable FAA regulations, USFS policies, and safety programs. The contract is IDIQ with a one-year base and nine one-year options, beginning in 2027.
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"US""US""837055354""Boise""ID""USA""3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE""Solicitation - 1202SA26R9100.pdf"15777736"file"".pdf""1""2026-09-22T21:31:36.756+00:00""ebb4a830d20f47c3b7a97989689039bd""public""0""public""ebced0cda4074898ad4bd58e9f8f8d78""0"1"0"Most Idaho work asks for the two below, and the solicitation documents are where it’s stated. One prequalification covers both — on this bid and the next.
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Source: SAM.gov (notice 3cd8e369482740e9a3792f4f6d3ba455), retrieved via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.