Helicopter Operations Support Unit for Region 13 - National
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (USFS), is re-opening Solicitation 12024B24Q7002 for an open season Onboarding period for Helicopter Operations Support Unit for Region 13 - National. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for a Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I BPA) to support local, regional, and national fire suppression and all hazard incidents. Vendor quote responses are due no later than April 27, 2026, at 17:00 MDT.
Scope of Work
This re-opening allows new Offerors who meet eligibility requirements to submit quotes for consideration. Existing I BPA awardees may also revise rates, modify resources, or add new resources during this period. The primary purpose is to provide helicopter operations support for fire suppression and all-hazard incidents across national zones, specifically Region 13.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Re-opening for Onboarding)
- Contract Type: Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I BPA)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- Product/Service Code: F003 (Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression Services)
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 5:00 PM MDT
- Published Date: March 25, 2026
Evaluation
New quote submissions must meet all Acceptability Pass/Fail requirements and will be evaluated using the same evaluation factors and sub factors as the original solicitation. Any resulting new I BPA awards will be identical in terms and conditions, including the period of performance, to the original agreements. Onboarding is conducted under the terms of the original solicitation.
Additional Notes
This Onboarding period runs concurrently with the USFS Contracting Officer’s annual I BPA review (the “Rollover” modification process). Vendors must submit responses through the “VIPR NextGen” application located at https://www.fs.usda.gov/business/incident/vendorapp.php?tab=tab_d. After the Onboarding and annual review, newly awarded Contractors or newly accepted resources will be eligible for dispatch and BPA Calls.