Extension to Notice of Request For Information (RFI) - GSA Commercial Helicopter Market Research

The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service is extending the deadline for its Request for Information (RFI) concerning the potential establishment of a long‑term Special Item Number (SIN) for fully assembled, commercially available rotary‑wing aircraft (helicopters) under the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. This market‑research effort seeks input from helicopter OEMs, authorized dealers, distributors, and other stakeholders on the proposed scope, eligibility criteria, pricing, delivery, and reporting practices. The information gathered will shape future solicitation language for a dedicated helicopter acquisition SIN, supporting federal, state, and local missions such as law enforcement, border security, EMS, search‑and‑rescue, and firefighting. • The RFI is purely informational – no contract award or payment is associated with the response. • Respondents must submit their comments by the extended deadline of 23 Oct 2026 (5 PM EDT). • The effort excludes fixed‑wing aircraft; only rotary‑wing (helicopter) assets are considered. • GSA will not issue formal responses to comments, but will consider all input when drafting the future SIN solicitation.