To provide light and medium utility helicopter aviation services in support of the national science foundation's mission in antarctica for OCT-2025 - FEB 2026 flight season and remain on ICE until…

Ended Awarded

Contract number
140D0425F0796
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$6,633,172

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$6,633,172.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Funding agency
Division of Polar Programs National Science Foundation
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Antarctica
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

This is a firm fixed-price delivery order contract awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to Pathfinder Aviation LLC, a small business based in Anchorage, Alaska. The contract is for $6,633,172.00 to provide light and medium utility helicopter aviation services in support of NSF's mission in Antarctica during the October 2025 - February 2026 flight season. The contract does not have a set-aside designation and has an ultimate completion date of September 9, 2026. Pathfinder Aviation LLC is an experienced provider of specialized helicopter services for federal agencies, having been awarded numerous contracts across the government, including Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) with the NSF, Department of the Interior, National Interagency Fire Center, and Bureau of Land Management, valued at tens of millions of dollars.

Description

To provide light and medium utility helicopter aviation services in support of the national science foundation's mission in antarctica for OCT-2025 - FEB 2026 flight season and remain on ICE until next season.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 140D0425F0796?

140D0425F0796 was awarded to Pathfinder Aviation LLC by Interior Business Center (Office of Policy Management and Budget) on September 10, 2025.

How much is contract 140D0425F0796 worth?

The government has obligated $6,633,172 on 140D0425F0796.

Which agency awarded contract 140D0425F0796?

Interior Business Center (Office of Policy Management and Budget) awarded 140D0425F0796, with funding from Division of Polar Programs (National Science Foundation).

Is contract 140D0425F0796 an order under another contract?

Yes. 140D0425F0796 is a delivery order under 140D0424D0002, an indefinite delivery contract.

Was contract 140D0425F0796 competed?

The extent of competition for 140D0425F0796 was full and open competition.

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