Helo Maintenance - Montana USDA WILDLIFE SERVICES – 124PSA27Q0031, Billings, Montana

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	124PSA27Q0031
Agency	Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Office	Ws Billings, Mt
Where	Billings, Montana
Posted	November 10, 2026
Bids due	December 4, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-06:00)
Who can bid	Small businesses only
Industry	Transportation, logistics & moving (NAICS 488190)
Notice type	Solicitation
Contracting contact	Todd Bierl · todd.k.bierl@usda.gov
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

Scope This PWS defines the requirements for providing rotary wing flight services, supporting wildlifedamage management operations in Montana, including all tasks, deliverables, and standards required for safe and compliant flight operations. 2.2 - Background The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) Program in Montana require contracted rotary wing flight services to support their wildlife damage management and related operational missions. The Contractor must furnish, operate and maintain fixed wing aircraft in accordance with the specifications. 2.3 - Purpose The purpose of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to identify the required tasks and responsibilities of the Contractor providing rotary wing flight services in support of the Montana WS Programs. Contracted flight operations primarily…

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What you'll need to bid

A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
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Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.

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