Fixed‑wing flight services in Nebraska and Wyoming
Overview
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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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) program is seeking proposals for Fixed-wing flight services to support wildlife damage management operations in Nebraska and Wyoming. This is a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The response deadline is April 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The contract requires commercial aviation services for fixed-wing flights, including associated travel expenses, to facilitate wildlife damage management activities across Nebraska and Wyoming. Services are detailed in CLINS 0001 through 0005, covering various ordering periods.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: Five 12-month ordering periods, from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 481219 (Air Transportation, $25M size standard)
- PSC: V121 (Air Charter For Things)
- Response Due: April 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT
- Published: April 4, 2026 (Presolicitation)
Evaluation & Award
Award will be based on best value to the government, utilizing a comparative evaluation of Price, Technical, and Past Performance. Evaluation will follow FAR Model Deviation [Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO)] 12.203(a).
Key Updates & Clarifications
- Amendment 0001 (April 3, 2026) extended the proposal submission deadline to April 7, 2026, and revised the Period of Performance to 05/01/2026 - 04/30/2031. It also updated CLINS to include travel requirements.
- Question and Answer 1 (QA1) (April 1, 2026) clarified that the Contractor must provide all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for pilots (e.g., flight suit, gloves, helmet). Bidders should factor this into their proposals.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this presolicitation notice should be directed to Amanda Barbosa, Contracting Officer, via email at Amanda.Barbosa@usda.gov.