Rotary-Wing Flight Services in Nevada
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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 USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is soliciting quotations for Rotary-Wing Flight Services in Nevada and bordering states. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support wildlife damage management and other critical missions. Quotations are due by April 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide safe and effective rotary-wing flight operations for the USDA APHIS Wildlife Services (WS) Program. Services include supporting wildlife damage management, disease monitoring, invasive species removal, and emergency response operations. Key requirements involve maintaining aircraft compliance with manufacturer instructions and FAA regulations, providing qualified pilots (Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating, FAA medical), and adhering to WS Aviation Safety and Operations Manuals. Flights must occur during daylight hours under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with a minimum 72-hour notice for availability. The contractor must also establish and maintain a Safety Management System (SMS) and comply with security and eligibility requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) commercial services contract.
- Period of Performance: Five ordering periods, each 12 months, spanning from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2031.
- Contract Ceiling: $1,500,000.00
- Minimum Contract Value: $7,000.00
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 481219, $25M size standard).
- Product/Service Code: V121 (Air Charter For Things)
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number 12639526Q0099. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on an evaluation of price, past performance, and technical capability. Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive. The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.
Key Dates & Contact
- Quotations Due: April 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT.
- Submission Method: Via email to Amanda Barbosa at amanda.barbosa@usda.gov.
- Questions: Must be submitted via email only to Amanda Barbosa.
Additional Notes
The Service Contract Act applies, with specific wage determinations provided per task order. Insurance requirements include PAO endorsement and "Any Airworthiness" certificate endorsement. Government-Furnished Property (GFP) will include portable flight following equipment and WS Manuals. The USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) is available for protest procedures.