0816-083123 N947CH PKG-61245

Ended Awarded

Contract number
1202SA23M1327
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$921,664

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$921,664.36 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
  • Current, with exercised options
  • Potential, with all options
Funding agency
National Interagency Fire Center Fire and Aviation Management, Department of Agriculture
NAICS code
481212 Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
PSC
F003 Natural Resources/Conservation- Forest-Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Howell, MI, USA
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

This is a delivery order contract awarded by the National Interagency Fire Center, a civilian agency, to Helimax Aviation Inc., a veteran-owned small business. The contract, valued at $921,664.36, is for the provision of aerial firefighting and aviation support services, primarily helicopter services such as aerial reconnaissance, water and retardant drops, personnel and equipment transportation, and cargo lifting in support of wildland fire suppression efforts.

Helimax Aviation is a subsidiary of Construction Helicopters, Inc. (doing business as Chi Aviation), a veteran-owned small business that specializes in heavy-lift helicopter services and aviation support to federal agencies. Both Helimax Aviation and its parent company, Chi Aviation, hold several significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with the U.S. Forest Service and other federal agencies for national exclusive use large fire support helicopter services and call-when-needed helicopter services.

This contract award is not set aside for any specific business category. The delivery order falls under the larger IDVs held by Helimax Aviation and its parent company, reflecting their extensive experience and capabilities in providing specialized aviation services to support the U.S. Forest Service's wildland fire management and emergency response operations.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 1202SA23M1327?

1202SA23M1327 was awarded to Helimax Aviation LLC by Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) on August 16, 2023.

How much is contract 1202SA23M1327 worth?

The government has obligated $921,664 on 1202SA23M1327.

Which agency awarded contract 1202SA23M1327?

Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) awarded 1202SA23M1327, with funding from National Interagency Fire Center (Fire and Aviation Management).

Is contract 1202SA23M1327 an order under another contract?

Yes. 1202SA23M1327 is a delivery order under 12024B20G5027, a basic ordering agreement.

Was contract 1202SA23M1327 competed?

The extent of competition for 1202SA23M1327 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.

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