Amphibious Water Scooper Aircraft Services

Estimated Value: $3,000,000
Closing Soon New 4 days left IdahoTransportation & Logisticssolicitation
Nov 5, 2026
Nov 10, 2026 10:30 PM
Transportation & Logistics
solicitation
481212

Key questions

When is this bid due?

Responses are due November 10, 2026 at 10:30 PM (local agency time). That is 4 days from today.

Where is the work?

Idaho. It is listed with other open Idaho government bids on BidsNexus.

Who can bid?

No set-aside is listed on the notice. Check the solicitation documents for vendor registration and eligibility requirements.

What NAICS code applies?

NAICS 481212 (Transportation & Logistics).

What kind of solicitation is it?

Solicitation in the Transportation & Logistics category.

How do I respond?

Responses go through the agency's official posting on sam.gov. BidsNexus links to the original solicitation and its documents; a free account shows the link and emails you similar bids.

AI Summary
The Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is seeking bids for contractor-operated and maintained amphibious water scooping aircraft services. These turbine-powered, multi-engine, fixed-wing aircraft will be used for initial and extended attack of wildland fires and must have Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) approval. Winning bidders will provide these specialized aircraft services.
🏆 Who won similar work here

Most recent contracts from Forest Service under NAICS 481212, last 3 years. Typical award: $330K.

5-STATE HELICOPTERS, INC.$45KOct 20261014-101526 n70tx pkg-73887 details
HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC$427KOct 20261007-101526 n610hx pkg-73882 details
AERO-FLITE, INC.$330KOct 20261002-101426 n993ac pkg-73858 details
AERO-FLITE, INC.$401KOct 20261001-101526 n416ac pkg-73860 details
CENTRAL COPTERS, INC.$224KOct 20261001-100526 n115 pkg-73868 details

Source: USAspending.gov. Similar work, not necessarily this exact contract.

Line Items
ItemQtyUnitEst. Unit PriceEst. TotalCategory
Contractor Operated and Maintained Turbine-Powered, Multi-Engine, Amphibious, Fixed-Wing, Water Scooping Aircraft Services (IAB Approved) 1 year $3,000,000.00 $3,000,000.00 Transportation
Estimated Bid Value$3,000,000.00

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