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 to establish a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for fixed-wing flight services supporting wildlife damage management operations in Nebraska and Wyoming. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The anticipated effective date is May 1, 2026. Quotations are due April 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide commercial aviation services (CAS) using fixed-wing aircraft for wildlife damage management operations. This includes all necessary flight services to support APHIS WS activities in the specified regions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: Five ordering periods, each 12 months in duration (total 5 years)
- Anticipated Effective Date: May 1, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 481219 (Size Standard: $25M)
- Quotation Due: April 7, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 1, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on best value to the government, utilizing a comparative evaluation of quotations. Evaluation factors will include Price, Technical, and Past Performance, in accordance with FAR Model Deviation [Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO)] 12.203(a).
Additional Notes
A clarification (QA1) was posted on April 1, 2026, stating that the Contractor must provide all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for pilots (e.g., flight suit, gloves, helmet). The solicitation package will be issued via email IAW FAR Model Deviation [Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO)] 12.201-1(c)(2). Questions should be directed to Amanda Barbosa via email.