USFS Wildland Fire Aviation Helicopter Support Services for Hoist and Medical Services
Sources Sought from the Forest Service. Due Nov 21, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-7), 34 days left.
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| Solicitation number | 1202SA-RFIHSS26-01 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Forest Service |
| Office | Incident Procurement Aviation Branch |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Posted | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 21, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-7) (34 days left) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
This Request for Information (RFI) is for market research and planning purposes only. Product Service Code: V221 NAICS Code: 481212 Business Size Standard: 1,500 employees This RFI is issued solely for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this RFI.
It should not be interpreted as a request for proposal or an obligation to acquire any products or services. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this RFI, nor does submission of information grant any entitlement to payment. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any contractor’s input resulting from this RFI.
Responses to this RFI will not be returned. Whatever information is provided in response to this RFI may be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for future needs. The information provided may be utilized by the US Forest Service in developing its acquisition strategy and in its Statement of Objective, Statement of Work, and/or Performance Specifications.
The information resulting from this RFI may be included or combined with other submissions in one or more options considered in the analysis of alternatives. Please email the primary point of contact below to submit an official response. See attached RFI document.
Primary Point of Contact: Shelia Stoddard, Contracting Officer [email protected] 623-293-8721
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