Notice of Request For Information (RFI) - GSA Commercial Helicopter Market Research

The General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service is conducting market research to determine the feasibility of creating a long‑term Special Item Number (SIN) under the Multiple Award Schedule for fully assembled commercial helicopters. The RFI seeks input from helicopter OEMs, authorized dealers, distributors, and other interested parties on scope, eligibility criteria, pricing, delivery, and reporting practices. Responses are due by October 14, 2026. This solicitation does **not** involve fixed‑wing aircraft and does not constitute a formal procurement; it is purely informational to shape a future acquisition strategy that could support law enforcement, border security, EMS, SAR, and firefighting missions. • Target audience: helicopter manufacturers, dealers, and distributors. • Goal: gather industry feedback to draft a future SIN solicitation. • No contract award, price, or performance period is defined at this stage. • Deadline for RFI responses: 14 Oct 2026. • Outcome: informs a future procurement that may result in a long‑term MAS contract for commercial rotorcraft.