Delivery Order 1202SA23T9101-1202SA24K9115

The National Interagency Fire Center awarded a $49.4 million delivery order to Aero Air, LLC on May 17, 2024, for exclusive use airtanker services under the Forest Service Airtanker Services 2023 indefinite delivery vehicle. This firm fixed-price task order, designated as the "AERO AIR - AIRTANKER MATCO 2023 EXCLUSIVE USE TASK ORDER - 160 DAY MAP," provides for 160 days of dedicated aerial firefighting capabilities to support wildland fire suppression operations. The contract is not set-aside and extends through December 31, 2028, with performance based in Boise, Idaho. Aero Air, LLC, a Hillsboro, Oregon-based limited liability company registered as a small disadvantaged business, will deploy its specialized fleet of turbine-powered fixed-wing aircraft, including Lockheed P-3 Orion and Electra models, for fire retardant drops, reconnaissance, cargo transport, and personnel transport operations nationwide.

This delivery order is issued under the larger $1.44 billion Airtanker MATCO 2023 indefinite delivery contract vehicle, which is set aside for small businesses and runs through December 31, 2033. Aero Air has established itself as a primary aerial firefighting service provider to federal agencies through multiple contract vehicles, with this engagement supporting the National Interagency Fire Center's comprehensive wildland fire management strategy. The exclusive-use model ensures rapid deployment capability and dedicated aircraft availability during critical fire suppression periods, enhancing federal aerial firefighting response capabilities across multiple jurisdictions.