J--Helicopter maintenance services

SOL #: 140D0426R0005Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Departmental Offices

IBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004)

HERNDON, VA, 20170, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft Components And Accessories (J016)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2b6565cd981f47a4af46813d78161534/view

Timeline

Posted

Nov 24, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 18, 2026

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, IBC Acquisition Services Directorate, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for Helicopter Maintenance Services to support the U.S. Park Police in Washington, DC. This will be a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The solicitation is anticipated for release on December 19, 2025, with proposals projected to be due by January 19, 2026.

Scope of Work

Services will include both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for Government-owned aircraft. Key requirements encompass:

Inspections and preventative maintenance
Repairs, rebuilding, and alterations
Painting and refurbishment
Engineering services and parts manufacturing
Servicing of airframes, engines, rotors, avionics, appliances, and components
Engine and component overhauls All services are to be performed in proximity to the aircraft's reporting bases.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
Ordering Period: Five years, anticipated from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2031
Extension: Potential six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8
Anticipated Solicitation Release: December 19, 2025
Projected Proposal Due: January 19, 2026
Published Date: November 26, 2025

Eligibility & Submission

Procurement Method: Full and open competition
Set-Aside: None
NAICS Code: 488190 – Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Services (excluding factory conversion, overhaul, or rebuilding)
Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award.
Questions: Must be submitted in writing via email to justin_kondeff@ibc.doi.gov.