F--ATGS MATOC DRAFT Solicitation

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks on-call and exclusive use aircraft services for the United States Wildland Fire Service (USWFS). The primary purpose is to support government missions including air tactical operations, aerial fire reconnaissance and detection, and limited law enforcement surveillance. Aircraft may be dispatched to any base or incident within the contiguous United States and Alaska.

• Aircraft Type: Multi or single-engine turbine, turbofan, or turboprop land airplanes equipped for Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) operations.

• Crew Compliment: Pilot in Command (PIC) and relief PIC.

• Minimum Aircraft Specifications: Standard Airworthiness Certificate, certified under 14 CFR Part 23 or 25, engineering support for continued airworthiness, certified for VFR/IFR Day/Night; Known Ice, environmental controls (heating/AC), single-pilot certified, seating for three passengers, removable seats for cargo, no external obstructions affecting visibility, minimum cruise airspeed of 160 knots (220 knots for Exclusive Use), minimum endurance of 4 hours fuel + 30-minute reserve, and a payload of 900 pounds.

• Specific Locations: Pocatello, ID; Grand Junction, CO; and all of Alaska have additional requirements, including pressurization and higher airspeed for single-engine aircraft.

• Avionics & Equipment: Extensive requirements for communication systems (VHF-AM/FM transceivers), navigation systems (GPS), Automated Flight Following (AFF), satellite phone (for Alaska), lighting, fire extinguishers, first aid/survival kits, and more.

• Pilot Qualifications: Minimum FAA commercial pilot certificate, second-class medical, specific flight hour requirements (e.g., 1,500 hours total pilot time, 1,200 PIC), and required flight evaluations.

• Maintenance: Aircraft must be maintained per OEM/STC holder instructions and comply with all Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins (MMSBs).

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: Orders may be issued from 8/22/2026 to 8/21/2036.

• Minimum Guarantee: $500.00 obligated at award.

• Maximum Quantity: Shared ceiling established at contract award.

• Price Redetermination: Prices are subject to periodic redetermination as detailed in FAR 52.216-5.

• Proposal Submission: Proposals are due by the date specified in Block 8 of the SF 1449, submitted electronically in four volumes (General/SF 1449, Technical Capability, Organizational Safety, Past Performance).

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Organizational Safety, Past Performance, and Price. Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose proposal(s) conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government (best value source selection).

• On-Call Aircraft: Evaluated on a lowest-priced, technically acceptable basis.

• Exclusive Use Aircraft: Evaluated on non-price factors initially, with pricing requested via Task Order Request for Proposal (TORP) later.

• NAICS Code: 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry – Forest Fire Suppression (Exception 2).

• Size Standard: $34.0 Million.

• The document includes extensive details on aircraft and pilot qualifications, equipment requirements, operational procedures, safety management systems, and contract clauses.

• Specific exhibits detail aircraft questionnaires, pricing sheets, and wage determinations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a request for proposals (RFP) for On-Call and Exclusive-Use Air Tactical Group Supervision (ATGS) Flight Services for the United States Wildland Fire Service (USWFS). The contract will support the Department of Interior (DOI) through the Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD).

• The contractor must possess a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 135.

• Services required are Air Tactical Group Supervision (ATGS) flight services.

• The contract will have a five-year base period with one five-year option period.

• The anticipated issue date for the solicitation is May 1, 2026.

• The projected closing date for proposals is May 30, 2026.

• Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is a mandatory requirement for the successful awardee.

• This solicitation will be conducted under full and open competition.

• A Small Business Reserve of 40% is mandated.

• The applicable NAICS code is 115310 (Exception 2), with a small business size standard of $34M.