Region 6 Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing ATGS Aircraft

The USDA Forest Service issued solicitation 12024B20Q9607 to secure exclusive-use light fixed-wing aircraft for Aerial Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) missions within Region 6. The primary purpose of this requirement is to obtain airplanes operated by qualified personnel and equipped for the administration and protection of public lands, specifically for fire support, law enforcement, administrative flights, and project work. The standard configuration for these missions includes a pilot, a primary ATGS in the forward observer station, and a second ATGS or trainer positioned directly behind the forward observer. Under existing interagency and cooperative agreements, these aircraft may be dispatched to support various federal, state, and private landholders.

This solicitation was identified under NAICS 481212 for Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation and PSC F003 for Natural Resources/Conservation- Forest-Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression. The opportunity was designated as an SBA Small Business Administration set-aside. Performance occurs within the United States, and the primary point of contact for this requirement is Todd R. Novinger.

The response deadline for this solicitation was March 11, 2020, following its initial publication on February 11, 2020. Documentation associated with the notice includes the original solicitation, an amendment addressing individual volume control specifications, and an award summary posted on April 10, 2020. The contract ensures that all furnished aircraft meet specific interagency requirements for aerial supervision and multi-agency support.