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USFS RFI Aviation Issues 2026 Final.pdf | Feb 4, 2026 |
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Wildfire Aviation Contracting: Industry Input on Contract Structure Improvements
Contact and place of performance
Matthew D. Olson
Boise, ID
USA
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking aerial firefighting industry input on potential improvements to wildfire aviation services contracting structures. This RFI follows an Aviation Contracting meeting held January 21-22, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, where government and industry representatives collaboratively discussed potential contract solutions addressing financial stability, evaluation methods, and long-term fleet sustainability. See Attached Details and link to questionnaire in Microsoft Forms (https://forms.office.com/g/GcCjXnP3CZ).
The USDA Forest Service issued this Special Notice, solicitation number SN-AV-2026-01, to gather industry input regarding potential improvements to wildfire aviation services contracting structures. This Request for Information (RFI) follows a collaborative meeting held in January 2026 where government and industry representatives discussed contract solutions focused on financial stability, evaluation methods, and long-term fleet sustainability. Responses to the RFI are collected via a Microsoft Forms questionnaire and one PDF attachment titled USFS RFI Aviation Issues 2026 Final.pdf.
This market research initiative falls under NAICS code 481212 for Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation. There is no set-aside designated for this notice. The primary place of performance is Boise, Idaho, and the point of contact for this requirement is Matthew D. Olson.
Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of March 7, 2026. This notice is purely for informational and planning purposes to refine aerial firefighting contracting strategies and does not constitute a formal solicitation for services.
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