Contract opportunity

Water Scooper Multiple Award IDIQ

Presolicitation from Department of Agriculture.

Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Sources: SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Snapshot govcon-directory-20261024T104923Z-2151694.

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Notice details

Agency
Department of Agriculture
Sub-tier agency
FOREST SERVICE
Notice type
Presolicitation
Solicitation number
1202SA26R9100
NAICS
481212 Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
Product/service code
F003
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Place of performance
Boise, Idaho
Posted
Sep 23, 2026
Response deadline
Oct 29, 2026
Source
SAM.gov

Description

The USFS intends to issue a solicitation for Water Scooper Services in or around 15 days. We intend to award multiple IDIQ contracts. The intent of this acquisition and the resultant contract(s) are to obtain Contractor operated and maintained Turbine powered, Multi-engine, Amphibious, Fixed-Wing, Water Scooping Aircraft services. The aircraft shall have full or interim Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) approval as a multi-engine water scooper. The primary use of water scooping aircraft under this contract will be for initial attack (IA) and extended attack of wildland fires.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the response deadline?

The published deadline is Oct 29, 2026. That is 5 days after the data date.

Is there a set-aside?

The notice lists the set-aside Total Small Business.

What NAICS code applies?

NAICS 481212, Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation.

Which agency issued this notice?

Department of Agriculture.

Where is the official notice?

The link under Official notice opens the source listing.