Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) Helicopter with Video and Artificial Intelligence Capabilities - One (1) Intermediate Helicopter for Forest Operations

Location: Alberta
Posted: Jun 2, 2026
Due: Jun 12, 2026
Agency: Government of Alberta
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
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  • 65 - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies
Solicitation No: AB-2026-04146
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Open & Competitive Opportunity • Request for Proposal
Open
Forestry and Parks
For the primary purpose of wildfire suppression, the Province requires the services of one(1) intermediate helicopter with night vision imaging systems (NVIS) , Video and Artificial (AI) operations capability.

Acceptable helicopter models include:

EC135         AS350B3         AS355F2, N, NP
EC 145/H145         AS350B3+         A119 Koala
H125         BK177B, C, D
Bell 429         H125BLR         A119 Koala MK2
AS350B2         AS350SD1, SD2, FX2

Other helicopter models may be considered at the discretion of the Province. Please submit a written inquiry to the Contracting Manager regarding all inquiries specific to equivalent models.

The helicopter will be positioned as required throughout Alberta, and may be exported outside the province if required. The helicopter may be repositioned with minimal notice and for indefinite periods of time. The Province will guarantee 100 consecutive days for each helicopter, in each year of the Contract. There are no guaranteed flying hours during the Core Period. The contract will be for one (1) year and 100 days with the possibility of a one (1) year extension of the contract.

Proponents must be in possession of the proposed helicopter(s) at the time of their Proposal submission with the appropriate documentation as outlined in Attachment #1 to Appendix C to this RFP.
APC Reference # AB-2026-04146
Category Services
Posting Date • Time Jun 1, 2026 • 4:11 pm (MT)
Closing Date • Time Jun 12, 2026 • 2:00:59 pm (MT)
Region(s) of Delivery Alberta
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