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MARKET RESEARCH · SOURCES SOUGHT

USFS Wildland Fire Aviation Helicopter Support Services for Hoist and Medical Services

Forest Service (Department of Agriculture), Incident Procurement Aviation Branch

Market research. Sources sought: not a bid yet. The agency wants to know which businesses can do the work. Answering can put you on its radar and can lead to a small-business set-aside.
Deadline
Nov 21, 2026, 6:00 PM ET (29 days left)
Who can bid
Open to any business (no set-aside).
Where the work is
Not listed in the notice
Buying office
Boise, Idaho
Industry (NAICS)
Not given
Solicitation number
1202SA-RFIHSS26-01
Posted
Sep 22, 2026

From the notice

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…

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What to do next

  1. Open the notice on SAM.gov and read what the agency is asking.
  2. Send the short response it asks for (usually your capabilities, size status and past work) before the deadline.
  3. Mention your small-business status: enough small businesses answering can lead the agency to set the contract aside.
  4. Watch for the solicitation that may follow.

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