Basic Ordering Agreement 1202SA21G5504

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management awarded a multiple-award Basic Ordering Agreement to Aspen Helicopters Inc. to provide aviation services in support of wildland fire management operations. The IDV has a potential value of $7.5M and period of performance through December 2025. Under the IDV, eight firm-fixed price delivery orders were awarded to Aspen Helicopters for aerial firefighting, transportation, and reconnaissance services in Oxnard, California. Order values range from approximately $84K to $167K, with periods of performance from 16 days to 3 months. Collectively, the orders have a total value of over $1.4M. The National Interagency Fire Center utilizes such contractual vehicles and private sector partners to effectively carry out its mission of coordinating wildland fire protection across jurisdictions.

The delivery orders awarded against the Basic Ordering Agreement are for aviation services to support wildland fire management and suppression activities. Specifically, the services include aerial firefighting, transportation of personnel and cargo, and aerial reconnaissance. Performance will take place in Oxnard, California and support wildland fire operations in the region. The Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management program relies on contractors like Aspen Helicopters to provide vital aerial response capabilities, aiding in efforts to contain wildfires across federal and neighboring state lands.