0816-083125 N950CH PKG-68849
Active Awarded
- Contract number
- 1202SA25M1049
- Awardee
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Helimax Aviation LLC UEI SHPGR1MM5MK8
- Awarding agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Obligated
- $942,052
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $942,051.69 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 27% 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
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Howell, MI, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
- Service Contract Inventory FAR subpart 4.17
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The National Interagency Fire Center, a civilian agency under the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, awarded a delivery order contract valued at $942,051.69 to Helimax Aviation Inc., a veteran-owned small business based in Howell, Michigan. This firm fixed-price delivery order, designated 0816-083125 N950CH PKG-68849, was awarded on August 16, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2029, and carries no set-aside designation. Helimax Aviation is a subsidiary of Construction Helicopters, Inc. and specializes in aerial firefighting and aviation support services, operating a fleet of heavy-lift helicopters including Sikorsky S-61 and S-64 Skycrane models.
This delivery order falls under one of Helimax Aviation's two significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicles with the Forest Service: a multiple-award IDV with a $67.9 million ceiling for national exclusive use large fire support helicopter services, and a recently awarded multiple-award IDV with a $50 million ceiling for Type 1 helicopter support services through December 31, 2034. Under this contract, Helimax Aviation will provide critical aerial support services in support of wildland fire management and emergency response operations, including aerial reconnaissance, water and retardant drops, personnel and equipment transportation, and cargo lifting capabilities. These services are essential to the Forest Service's wildland fire suppression and emergency management efforts across the nation.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1202SA25M1049?
1202SA25M1049 was awarded to Helimax Aviation LLC by Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) on August 16, 2025.
How much is contract 1202SA25M1049 worth?
The government has obligated $942,052 on 1202SA25M1049.
Which agency awarded contract 1202SA25M1049?
Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) awarded 1202SA25M1049, with funding from National Interagency Fire Center (Fire and Aviation Management).
Is contract 1202SA25M1049 an order under another contract?
Yes. 1202SA25M1049 is a delivery order under 1202SA25T9218, an indefinite delivery contract, on Type 1 Helicopter Support Services 2025-2034.
Was contract 1202SA25M1049 competed?
The extent of competition for 1202SA25M1049 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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