15--United States Park Police Helicopters

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the purchase of three new helicopters for the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to support the United States Park Police (USPP) in law enforcement, medevac, visitor security, search and rescue, high-risk prisoner transport, and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) missions. The contracting officer intends to negotiate directly with Bell Textron, Inc. as a sole source.

• Two (2) Bell 412 EPX helicopters:

  • Medium size, configurable for standard LEO/SAR/Medical Transport/Hoist operations.
  • Seating for pilot, copilot, and medical personnel, with capacity for 4 additional passengers.
  • Right Hand Pilot in Command configuration.
  • Skid-type landing gear.
  • Turbine Twin Engine FADEC.
  • Certified to 14 CFR 29.
  • Crash Resistant (49 USC 44737).
  • Equipped with cockpit imaging and flight data monitoring.

• One (1) Bell 407GXi helicopter:

  • Light Turbine Helicopter.
  • Factory seating for 7, with option for litter kit for medevac.
  • Right Hand Pilot in Command configuration.
  • Skid-type landing gear.
  • Turbine Single Engine FADEC.
  • Certified to 14 CFR 27.
  • Crash Resistant (49 USC 44737).
  • Equipped with cockpit imaging and flight data monitoring.

• Both aircraft must be new, operable, and free of damage, with no history of major damage.

• Specific equipment requirements are detailed in Section B, including flight instruments, communication systems, navigation systems, audio systems, and other avionics.

• Maintenance and record-keeping requirements are specified, including logbooks, manuals, and airworthiness directives.

• Acceptable paint schemes are detailed in Exhibit 1.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery dates are specified as 03/31/2028 for the Bell 412 EPX and 03/31/2028 for the Bell 407GXi.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is to be provided in Section A3.

• Proposal Due Date: March 17, 2026, 1500 PT.

• Submission Method: Electronic copy via email to Melanie Johnson at melanie_johnson@ibc.doi.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability and Total Evaluated Price.

• Sole Source: Bell Textron, Inc. is the intended awardee, provided their offer meets requirements and is fair and reasonable.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 336411 – Aircraft Manufacturing.

• Small Business Size Standard: Less than 1500 employees.

• Offerors must complete and sign the SF 1449 form.

• Any exceptions to specifications must be listed.

• Inquiries regarding the solicitation are due by March 03, 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Request for Proposal - RFP) for commercial products and services. It outlines the government's need for specific helicopter models.

• The solicitation specifies the need for two helicopter types:

  • Bell 412EPX (Item Number 00001)
  • Bell 407GXI (Item Number 00002)

• The provision of these helicopters is to be in accordance with Sections A and B of the solicitation.

• The Period of Performance is from 03/31/2026 to 03/31/2028.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 336411, with a size standard of 1,500.

• The Solicitation Issue Date is 02/24/2026.

• The Offer Due Date is 03/17/2026 at 1500 local time.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 are attached.

• The acquisition is marked as "UNRESTRICTED."

• The "Deliver To" address is NPS, National Capital Region, 1100 Ohio Drive, SW, Washington DC 20242 US, specifically for United States Park Police Helicopters.

• The contract is administered by the Interior Business Center, AQD, Acquisition Services Directorate.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract to Bell Textron, Inc. for the procurement of two new Bell 412EPX helicopters and one new Bell 407GXI helicopter. This action is on behalf of the United States Park Police (USPP).

• The required aircraft are the only helicopters in their size class with the necessary performance capabilities for USPP missions, including hoist, Medevac, search and rescue, surveillance, law enforcement support, dignitary protection, and mass casualty response without configuration changes.

• Aircraft in the same engine category lack the required lifting capability, endurance, or mission versatility.

• USPP pilots are trained on Bell aircraft, and using the same platform optimizes pilot performance, mission success, and safety by minimizing differences in emergency procedures, performance, and limitations.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Authority: FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation), specifically FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements).

• This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for competitive quotes.

• Interested sources must submit documentation of their capabilities and qualifications to fulfill this requirement.

• Submission Deadline: 03:00 P.M. PST, 03 February 2026.

• Submissions and questions should be sent electronically to the Contracting Officer: Melanie Johnson, melanie_johnson@ibc.doi.gov.

• The government will consider all submissions received by the deadline.

• Late responses will not be accepted.

• Proprietary information should be marked appropriately.

• The government will not reimburse costs incurred in response to this notice.

• The government will determine whether to conduct a competitive acquisition based on responses received.

• The government reserves the right to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) or to not compete the requirement.

• This announcement may be the only notice posted for this acquisition.

• NAICS Code: 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing (1,500 employees size standard)

• PSC Code: 1520 – Aircraft, Rotary Wing