1001-101524 N947CH PKG-65755

Ended Awarded

Contract number
1202SA25M0022
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$888,125

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$888,125.34 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and 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

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About this award

This federal contract award is for aerial firefighting and aviation support services provided by Helimax Aviation Inc., a veteran-owned small business. The contract, awarded by the National Interagency Fire Center (a civilian agency), is a Delivery Order with a Firm Fixed Price of $888,125.34 and a period of performance through December 31, 2024.

Helimax Aviation is a subsidiary of Construction Helicopters, Inc. (doing business as Chi Aviation) and has extensive experience supporting wildland fire management operations for federal agencies, particularly the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. The contract involves a range of aerial firefighting services, including reconnaissance, water and retardant drops, personnel and equipment transportation, and cargo lifting.

This award is not a set-aside and is part of a larger $67,927,408 Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) the company holds with the USDA Forest Service for national exclusive use large fire support helicopter services, as well as a $21,269,596.42 Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for heavy and medium helicopter services. Helimax Aviation has also been awarded a new $50,000,000 IDC for Type 1 helicopter support services through December 31, 2034.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 1202SA25M0022?

1202SA25M0022 was awarded to Helimax Aviation LLC by Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) on October 1, 2024.

How much is contract 1202SA25M0022 worth?

The government has obligated $888,125 on 1202SA25M0022.

Which agency awarded contract 1202SA25M0022?

Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) awarded 1202SA25M0022, with funding from National Interagency Fire Center (Fire and Aviation Management).

Is contract 1202SA25M0022 an order under another contract?

Yes. 1202SA25M0022 is a delivery order under 12024B20G5027, a basic ordering agreement.

Was contract 1202SA25M0022 competed?

The extent of competition for 1202SA25M0022 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.

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