# National Exclusive-Use Helicopter Modernization

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/140d0426r0004

- Solicitation number: 140D0426R0004
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST
- Department: Department of the Interior
- Agency: Departmental Offices
- Contracting office: Ibc Acq SVCS Directorate (140D04)
- NAICS: 481211 Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
- Product or service code: V221 Passenger Air Charter Service
- First posted: October 9, 2025
- Last posted: October 9, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4bd9d1ef59774fda96c95c2bdf1f0f65/view

## Description

The purpose of this announcement is to conduct market research associated with the modernization of the current Type 2 Exclusive-Use (EU) contracted helicopters. Specifically, it is for providing fully contractor operated and maintained helicopter services to support fire suppression and natural resource activities for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fire and Aviation Program with aircraft that meet 14 CFR Part 29 standards (or equivalent) and the BLM¿s operational requirements as identified below. Examples of helicopters that may meet modernization criteria are Leonardo AW-139, AW-189, Airbus H-145, H-215, 332L1, Sikorsky UH-60A/L, S-70, and Bell 412 EPX.

## Publications

- October 9, 2025: Sources sought, due November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST. Notice 4bd9d1ef59774fda96c95c2bdf1f0f65. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4bd9d1ef59774fda96c95c2bdf1f0f65/view

## Points of contact

- Kondeff, Justin, justin_kondeff@ibc.doi.gov, 0000

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