0716-073126 N116 PKG-72377

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Contract number
1202SA26M0817
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$940,073

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$940,072.50 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 Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Belgrade, MT, USA
Legislative mandates

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About this award

The National Interagency Fire Center issued a $940,072.50 delivery order to Central Copters, Inc. on July 16, 2026, under the Type 1 Helicopter Support Services 2025–2034 IDIQ for helicopter-based aerial firefighting and wildfire suppression services. Central Copters is a for-profit small business based in Belgrade, Montana.

The Type 1 Helicopter Support Services 2025–2034 is an indefinite delivery contract supporting helicopter-based aerial firefighting operations for federal land management agencies through December 31, 2034. Place of performance is Belgrade, MT. The order is firm-fixed-price with an ultimate completion date of August 4, 2026. Work scope includes fire retardant application drops, aerial reconnaissance, air attack supervision, and transportation of fire personnel and equipment.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 1202SA26M0817?

1202SA26M0817 was awarded to Central Copters, Inc. by Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) on July 16, 2026.

How much is contract 1202SA26M0817 worth?

The government has obligated $940,073 on 1202SA26M0817.

Which agency awarded contract 1202SA26M0817?

Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) awarded 1202SA26M0817, with funding from National Interagency Fire Center (Fire and Aviation Management).

Is contract 1202SA26M0817 an order under another contract?

Yes. 1202SA26M0817 is a delivery order under 1202SA25T9207, an indefinite delivery contract, on Type 1 Helicopter Support Services 2025-2034.

Was contract 1202SA26M0817 competed?

The extent of competition for 1202SA26M0817 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.

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