This federal contract award is for aerial firefighting and aviation support services provided by Helimax Aviation Inc., a veteran-owned small business based in Howell, Michigan. The contract, valued at $747,059.79, is a firm fixed-price delivery order awarded by the National Interagency Fire Center, a civilian agency under the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
The contract covers a range of aerial firefighting and support services, including aerial reconnaissance, water and retardant drops, personnel and equipment transportation, and cargo lifting. Helimax Aviation operates a fleet of heavy-lift helicopters, including Sikorsky S-61 and S-64 Skycrane models, to provide these critical services in support of wildland fire management and emergency response operations across the United States.
This contract is not set aside for a specific business category. However, Helimax Aviation has leveraged its veteran-owned small business status and specialized capabilities to secure this and other federal contracts with the National Interagency Fire Center, which typically range from $144,000 to $1.5 million in value and have performance periods of two weeks to two months, primarily during fire season.
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