Helicopter Operations Support Unit for Region 13 - National

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is issuing a multiple‑award Blanket Purchase Agreement for Helicopter Operations Support Units to provide local, regional, and nationwide fire‑suppression, all‑hazard, and prescribed‑fire services (National Zone Region 13). Offerors must submit a complete technical quote through the VIPR Next Gen Vendor Application by 17:00 MDT on May 11 2026; the quote remains valid for 130 calendar days. The technical portion must include a minimum of nine photographs of the helicopter, one of which must clearly show the manufacturer’s data plate with VIN/serial number, to verify resource existence, type, and claimed capabilities. All required pictures and documents must be uploaded in VIPR; submissions outside the system will be rejected and resources lacking the required documentation will not be placed on the Dispatch Priority List (DPL) or receive an award. The solicitation incorporates Exhibit H’s “open‑season on‑ramping” process, allowing multiple State and Federal wildland‑fire agencies to use the BPA and permitting vendors to respond to solicitations in several geographic areas, though only one award per resource/category/type will be made nationally. Socio‑economic advantages are awarded for each qualifying category (HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), etc.) up to a 10 % cap for dispatch‑priority placement. The award will be a small‑business set‑aside unless market research shows insufficient small‑business competition. Offerors must provide the solicitation number, contact information, UEI, EFT indicator, required representations and certifications, and a signed statement of agreement with all terms and amendments.

Notice ID

3b1096cf92fb4376bfbc708ea1f0f09b

Solicitation Number

12024B24Q7002

NAICS Code

488190

Classification Code

F003