Quick Reaction Force Program Manager Service

The Orange County Fire Authority in Irvine, California, is seeking a Quick Reaction Force Program Manager to oversee and coordinate its specialized aviation wildfire suppression operations. The agency requires a dedicated point of contact to manage communications and logistics with aviation crews and helicopter managers across three designated counties. This position solves the critical problem of coordinating rapid-response aerial firefighting assets during active incidents by providing immediate direction on program needs, logistics, and operational variables. The scope of work requires the program manager to perform all duties onsite in Irvine, California, and directly assist with active incident responses. The selected manager must coordinate all necessary variables to meet the specific objectives of each emergency incident involving the Quick Reaction Force. Bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States to be eligible for this contract. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget and financial structure for these services. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally, with the agency accepting responses via email or through their online portal. The evaluation criteria will focus on the bidder's ability to provide qualified personnel capable of managing complex aviation logistics and maintaining constant communication with multi-county helicopter crews.