USWFS Commercial Aviation Services
Interior, Department of the · DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES
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- Response deadline
- May 31, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Posted
- May 21, 2026
- Solicitation
- 140D0426Q0468
- Set-aside
- None listed
- Place of performance
- —
- Contracting office
- IBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004) · HERNDON · VA
- Source
- SAM.gov · updated May 25, 2026
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number 140D0426R0468 is hereby issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial aviation services in support of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS) for the transportation of personnel, goods, and cargo between the Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48) and Alaska, with the Contractors� primary base of operations located in Boise, Idaho. This requirement is being issued by the United States Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12. This acquisition provides full and open competition, it is not set-aside for small business concerns. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 481211, Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation. The size standard for the applicable NAICS is 1500 employees. The product service code (PSC) code is V221 �Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Travel/Lodging/Recruitment � Passenger Air Charter.� A list of items and quantities are provided in Section A.2, Schedule of Services and Prices. The aircraft requirements are provided in Section A.1, Item Requirement and Section B, Technical Specifications. A list of solicitations provisions that apply to this acquisition are provided in Section E, Offeror�s Representations and Certifications. A list of contract clauses that apply to this acquisition are provided in Section C, Contract Terms and Conditions. Quotes are due no later than 4:00 PM Mountain Time, June 1, 2026. Quotes shall be emailed to Stephanie Mccullough, Contracting Officer, at stephanie_mccullough@ibc.doi.gov Questions. Questions related to this RFQ must be submitted via email to Stephanie_Mccullough@ibc.doi.gov, no later than 4:00 PM Mountain Time, May 27, 2026. All questions must be received in writing � No oral questions will be accepted. All e-mail inquiries must have �Questions � RFQ 140D0426R0468� in the subject line. **Funds are not presently available for this effort. The Governments issuance of this RFQ is subject to the availability of funds and the Government reserves the right not to make an award.**
What similar awards have paid
Real federal awards already on the books in a similar lane — so you can size the opportunity, not guess. This is public history, not a bid price, cost estimate, or prediction that you will win.
Typical award size
$29,933
Middle of the pack for similar past awards
Most similar awards fall between $11,771 and $94,168
Who has won work like this
Public awardees in this lane — useful for competitor scan or teaming ideas, not a ranked list of “best” firms.
- 1BRISTOW LLC8 awards$122.28M
- 2BRIDGER AEROSPACE GROUP, LLC7 awards$22.23M
- 3PATHFINDER AVIATION LLC11 awards$18.56M
- 4BIGHORN AIRWAYS INC11 awards$17.25M
- 5TEMSCO HELICOPTERS INC54 awards$14.08M
- 6BRAINERD HELICOPTERS, INC14 awards$11.24M
- 7SIERRA PACIFIC AIRLINES, INC2 awards$8.81M
- 8SPUR AVIATION SERVICES, LC11 awards$7.62M
Drawn from official USAspending contract records in our index. Always confirm requirements on the SAM.gov notice before you bid.
Intelligence only — not legal advice or a guarantee of award. Always verify requirements on the official SAM.gov notice. Past award amounts are public history, not a suggested bid or prediction. Notice ID 1846ff5ccdca40dd82e7b0a8821d30d6.