Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to provide exclusive‑use helicopter flight services for the U.S. Wildland Fire Service at Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. The contractor must supply a Type III light turbine helicopter, qualified crew, a fuel‑service vehicle, required avionics, and all necessary safety equipment. The contract is a five‑year IDIQ with a maximum ceiling of $8 million and includes a minimum guarantee of 120 days of daily availability in the first year. Performance periods run March 1 2027 through February 29 2032, with an exclusive‑use window each year from May 15 to September 12. The award will be based on best‑value criteria emphasizing technical capability, safety management system compliance, past performance, and price.