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Texas A&M Forest Service·Texas

Purchase of Large Airtanker for Wildland Fifrefighting

Closes 11/11/2025$20M – $50MRequest for Proposal
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Description

The Texas A&M Forest Service is seeking to purchase at least one large airtanker aircraft for wildland firefighting purposes. The aircraft must meet the minimum specifications outlined in the RFP. The contract term is expected to be 12 months, with the possibility of purchasing up to 4 aircraft. The proposal must include a completed pricing schedule, a statement of qualifications, and references. The evaluation criteria include experience, pricing, quality and reliability of goods and services, and understanding of project scope. • The Texas A&M Forest Service reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals. • The proposal must be signed by the proposer's company official authorized to commit to such proposals. • The proposer must have been in continuous business for a period of 5 years. • The proposer must provide a copy of their company's audited financial statements for the past two years, upon request from TFS.

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Contact

Terry Smith(Purchasing Department Head)

[email protected]

(979) 458-7381

Key dates

Opened
10/15/2025
Questions due
10/22/2025
Pre-bid meeting
10/21/2025
Closes
11/11/2025
Projected award
2/1/2026
Duration
12 months

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Proposal
Industry
Aerospace and Defense
NAICS
336411
Solicitation №
RFP-26-009

Budget estimate

$20,000,000 – $50,000,000

The estimated budget for this opportunity is between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000, based on the value of the contract, which is $50,000,000. The factors that may influence the likely payment range include the number of aircraft purchased, the cost of each aircraft, and any additional services or equipment required.

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