North Carolina Forest Service

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Buyer type:: State Agency
Location:: Raleigh, NC
Country:: US

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North Carolina Forest Service - Forest Protection (NCFS-FP) Type 1 Helicopter Services
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Oct 1, 2026
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, through the NC Forest Service, seeks a qualified vendor to provide fire-suppression and all-hazard response services using a twin-turbine, heavy-lift Type 1 helicopter. Requirements include a minimum 2,600-gallon water payload, specified lift capacity, establishment of an operational base within 72 hours of request, and availability during November 1–30, 2026, and March 1–April 30, 2027. The open procurement has a response deadline of October 1, 2026, with a one-year initial contract term and two optional one-year renewals.

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Raleigh
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1616 Mail Service Center
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(919) 857-4801
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Nc Fire Environment Committee Meeting
Date: Nov 7, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The meeting covered a seasonal climate update, highlighting recent weather patterns, hurricane season impacts, and winter outlooks. Updates were provided on the Fire Weather Portal, including new ECONet station installations and available features. NWS updates for 2024-25 were discussed, focusing on changes to fire weather forecasts. DAQ updates addressed new PM2.5 NAAQS and exceptional events. Other PM2.5/smoke modeling/air quality updates included revisions to the SMP and discussions on ADM runs. NFDRSv4 and RAWS updates covered FDOP revision and RAWS annual maintenance. A post-Helene fuels discussion addressed considerations for fire control operations in storm-damaged areas. Storage and training needs were discussed, along with agency and program updates from various organizations. The meeting concluded with planning for the next meeting.
Fire Environment Committee Meeting
Date: May 18, 2020Type: Meeting mention
The Fire Environment Committee meeting included discussions on drought communications, seasonal climate and weather reviews, and updates to the Fire Weather Intelligence Portal. Topics also covered the Madden/Julian Oscillation, DAQ county-level forecasting, updates to the EPI's AirNow Website, and Project Nighthawk Drought Communication. COVID-19's impact on wildland fire management was addressed, along with agency and program updates, training needs, and a review of the Smoke Symposium.

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Shannon ColemanActing Division Director, Aviation

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Amanda PooleAdministrative Services Division Director

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