Sources Sought
USFS Wildland Fire Aviation Helicopter Support Services for Hoist and Medical Services
Department of Agriculture · Forest Service · Sol. 1202SA-RFIHSS26-01
Due in 46 days
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The U.S. Forest Service Incident Procurement Aviation Branch has posted a Request for Information (market research only) about helicopter support services for hoist and medical services for wildland fire work. It is not a solicitation, and no funds are committed. Responses are due by email by November 21, 2026.
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- RFI only, not a solicitation. There is no contract to bid on yet; responding does not guarantee a future award and no costs are reimbursed.
The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this RFI
- Aviation specialization. Helicopter hoist and medical services likely need specialized aircraft and crews, which is hard for a new small business.
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Full brief
What they want
- Helicopter support services for hoist and medical services in wildland fire aviation
- Market research input from companies to help the Forest Service plan its acquisition strategy
- Place of performance
- USA
- Offers due
- 2026-11-21T16:00:00-07:00
- How to submit
- Email the Contracting Officer, Shelia Stoddard (shelia.stoddard@usda.gov)
What to include when you submit
- See the attached RFI document for what to include in a response
You must have
- Business size standard for NAICS 481212 is 1,500 employees
NAICS Code: 481212 Business Size Standard: 1,500 employees
Not in the notice text
- Questions and information requested in the attached RFI document
- Contract type, duration and value
- Specific locations and aircraft requirements
- Whether a set-aside is planned
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Key facts
- Response due
- Nov 21, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Solicitation
- 1202SA-RFIHSS26-01
- Agency
- Department of Agriculture · Forest Service
- Office
- Incident Procurement Aviation Branch
- Contracting contact
- Shelia Stoddardshelia.stoddard@usda.gov6232938721
Full notice text from SAM.gov
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 shelia.stoddard@usda.gov 623-293-8721