Delivery Order 1202SA23T9267-1202SA24K9201

The National Interagency Fire Center awarded a delivery order valued at approximately $5.3M to Helicopter Express LLC for Type II exclusive use helicopter services in Salmon, Idaho. This firm-fixed-price contract, awarded on April 1, 2024, extends through December 31, 2028, and represents a task order issued under the Helicopter Support Services – Type 2 master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract. The award carries no set-aside designation, indicating the contractor won through open competition. Helicopter Express LLC, an Atlanta-based aviation services provider, brings specialized expertise in rotary-wing aircraft operations for wildland fire management and emergency response missions conducted by federal agencies.

This delivery order enables the National Interagency Fire Center to access dedicated Type 2 helicopter support for critical fire suppression, aerial operations, and emergency response activities throughout the Salmon, Idaho region. Helicopter Express maintains an extensive fleet of Type 1, 2, and 3 helicopters staffed with experienced flight crews capable of executing complex aerial missions. The contractor's selection reflects its established track record providing helicopter services to multiple federal land management agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Fish and Wildlife Service. The underlying Type 2 IDIQ vehicle, valued at $50M through 2033, provides the National Interagency Fire Center with a cost-effective mechanism to rapidly procure specialized aviation support for time-sensitive wildland fire and natural resource protection operations.