On-Call/Exclusive Use Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Emergency Fire Flight Services

Provide on-call and exclusive-use unmanned aircraft system emergency fire flight services supporting the Department of the Interior Office of Aviation Services across the contiguous lower 48 states. Conduct aerial reconnaissance, fire mapping, fire-spread monitoring, and support for ground operations during wildfire incidents.
Provide fully operated and maintained UAS equipment, personnel, servicing vehicles, fuel, spare parts, and associated equipment. Use electro-optical and infrared video capabilities to deliver real-time situational awareness, live video feeds to Incident Command Posts, and geo-referenced imagery and telemetry data for incident planning and operational decision-making.
Coordinate UAS missions with ground personnel and aviation resources to support wildland fire operations, search and rescue, emergency management, and other resource missions, including operations in challenging smoke conditions. Maintain required aircraft and flight-crew authorizations and conduct operations in accordance with applicable aviation safety requirements.