F--ATGS MATOC DRAFT Solicitation
Overview
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior (DOI), through its Interior Business Center (IBC), has released a DRAFT Solicitation for Air Tactical Group Supervision (ATGS) Flight Services for the United States Wildland Fire Service (USWFS). This Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract will provide on-call and exclusive-use aircraft services for wildland fire suppression, reconnaissance, and limited law enforcement across the contiguous United States and Alaska. The anticipated closing date for proposals is May 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
Services include air tactical operations, aerial fire reconnaissance and detection, and limited law enforcement surveillance. Aircraft may be dispatched to any base or incident. Key requirements include:
- Aircraft: Multi or single-engine turbine, turbofan, or turboprop land airplanes equipped for ATGS operations, certified under 14 CFR Part 23 or 25, with specific performance (e.g., minimum cruise 160 knots, 4-hour endurance) and environmental controls. Specific additional requirements apply for Pocatello, ID; Grand Junction, CO; and Alaska.
- Avionics & Equipment: Extensive communication (VHF-AM/FM), navigation (GPS), Automated Flight Following (AFF), and safety equipment.
- Pilot Qualifications: FAA commercial pilot certificate, second-class medical, minimum 1,500 total flight hours (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 Details
- Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Orders may be issued from August 22, 2026, to August 21, 2036. The overall contract is structured as a five-year base period with one five-year option period.
- Minimum Guarantee: $500.00 obligated at award.
- Maximum Quantity: Shared ceiling established at contract award.
- Pricing: Subject to periodic redetermination as detailed in FAR 52.216-5.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This solicitation will be conducted under full and open competition with a Small Business Reserve of 40%. The applicable NAICS code is 115310 (Exception 2) – Support Activities for Forestry – Forest Fire Suppression, with a small business size standard of $34 Million. Contractors must possess an FAA certificate under 14 CFR Part 135 and be registered in SAM.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals are anticipated to be due by May 30, 2026, and must be submitted electronically in four volumes: General/SF 1449, Technical Capability, Organizational Safety, and Past Performance. Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose proposal(s) represent the best value to the Government, considering Technical Capability, Organizational Safety, Past Performance, and Price. On-Call aircraft will be evaluated on a Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable basis, while Exclusive Use aircraft will be evaluated on non-price factors initially.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Angelina Clements at angelina_clements@ibc.doi.gov or 571-479-0325.