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Aerial Ignition/Burn recompete

ID: PANMCC26P0000036086 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  95%
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Description

THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government desires to procure Aerial Burn Services on a competitive small business set-aside basis, provided 2 or more qualified small business participants respond to this sources sought notice with information sufficient to support small business set-aside. Be advised that the U.S. Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if 2 or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside. We encourage all small businesses to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price.This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes ? it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government wide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Government wide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code(s) is: 115310-Support Activity for Forestry. The size standard is $12M.A continuing need is anticipated for the Aerial Burn Services requirement which is currently being fulfilled through current contract # W9124M-24-P-0005. The U.S. Government desires to procure Aerial Burn Services on a competitive Small Business set-aside basis. We encourage all Small Businesses to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price. Attached are the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).In response to this sources sought, please provide: 1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as 8(a), and the corresponding NAICS code.2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any.3. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination.4. Information to help determine if the service is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc.5. Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns.6. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. Please contact the MICC Advocate for Competition, Scott Kukes, at scott.d.kukes.civ@mail.mil or 210-466-3015.No telephone calls will be accepted. Disclaimer and Important Note. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contact or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organizations qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. Confidentiality. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).File Attachment: To include DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)***** see attached PWS *****
Background
The U.S. Government is seeking to procure Aerial Burn Services as part of its natural resource management efforts, specifically through the use of helicopters for prescribed burning. This requirement is being issued as a Sources Sought Notice to gauge interest from small businesses, with the goal of establishing a competitive small business set-aside if sufficient qualified participants respond. The contract aims to continue fulfilling the ongoing need for aerial burn services that have been historically provided since the late 1980s.

Work Details
The contractor will provide a fully operated and maintained exclusive use (EU) helicopter and a qualified pilot to support various government natural resource missions, including:

1. Aerial ignition using a Plastic Sphere Dispenser (PSD) machine.
2. Low-level reconnaissance of wildfires, ranges, or timberlands.
3. Installation of boundary surveillance.

The contractor must ensure that the helicopter operates within GPS boundary parameters during aerial ignition and maintain communication with the government representatives regarding any issues affecting performance. The contractor is responsible for all management, personnel, equipment, supplies, and services necessary for performing these tasks. The helicopter will primarily operate from MidCoast Regional Airport in Hinesville, GA, but may also operate at other locations such as Fort Jackson and Townsend Bombing Range as needed.

Period of Performance
The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided)

Place of Performance
Primary operations will be conducted at MidCoast Regional Airport in Hinesville, GA, with occasional operations at Fort Jackson (SC) and Townsend Bombing Range (GA).

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be small businesses as this opportunity is set aside for small business participation. They should provide evidence of their capabilities including previous experience in similar contracts, relevant certifications, and compliance with FAA regulations. Additionally, all contractor personnel must complete required training within specified timeframes after contract award.

Overview

Response Deadline
July 1, 2026, 4:00 p.m. EDT Due in 16 Days
Posted
June 15, 2026, 9:36 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
The contracted helicopters primary base of operation will be MidCoast Regional Airport in Hinesville, GA supporting Fort Stewart operations. The Contractor may occasionally be required to operate on Townsend Bombing Range (Townsend, GA), Fort Jackson (Fort Jackson, SC), or Fort Eisenhower (Augusta, GA) approximately 1-5 days per EU period for prescribed burning. The contracted helicopter will return to MidCoast Regional Airport at the end of each day. Hinesville, GA 31314 USA
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
$11.5 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$100,000 - $500,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
37%
On 6/15/26 MICC Fort Stewart issued Sources Sought PANMCC26P0000036086 for Aerial Ignition/Burn recompete due 7/1/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 115310 (SBA Size Standard $11.5 Million) and PSC F018.
Primary Contact
Name
Curtis Hanna   Profile
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Nichole Gaskin
Phone
None

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
MICC Advocate for Competition Scott Kukes Profile scott.d.kukes.civ@mail.mil (210) 466-3015

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > AMC > ACC > MISSION & INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND > 419TH CSB
FPDS Organization Code
2100-W9124M
Source Organization Code
500036865
Last Updated
June 15, 2026
Last Updated By
curtis.r.hanna.civ@army.mil
Archive Date
July 3, 2026