HSS MATOC type 3
Active Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 1202SA23T9324
- Awardee
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Kit Helicopter Operations LLC UEI KHB8TXJWMJ26
- Awarding agency
-
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Task orders
- 3 $6,409,342 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- National Helicopter Support Services MATOC Type 3 Solicitation · 1202SA22R9203 · Posted Jul 6, 2022
- Combined order value
- $6,413,482 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 36% complete
- IDV ceiling 64% used
- $10,000,000.00
- Award type
- Multiple award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- National Interagency Fire Center Fire and Aviation Management, Department of Agriculture
- NAICS code
- 481211 Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 51 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
- Service Contract Inventory FAR subpart 4.17
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
Kit Helicopter Operations LLC, based in Terreton, Idaho, was awarded a multiple award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at $10 million by the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) on April 12, 2023, for Type 3 helicopter support services through December 31, 2032. The contract was established without set-aside designation through a solicitation issued by the Department of Agriculture Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management division, which sought qualified operators to provide helicopters and crews for wildland fire management missions. The original solicitation, posted July 6, 2022, with proposals due January 12, 2023, evaluated offers on a lowest price technically acceptable basis and established a one-year base period with nine one-year options, with a minimum contract value of $5,000 per task order. The primary classification under NAICS code 481212 (nonscheduled air transportation) reflects the specialized nature of emergency aerial services required across federal lands in the western United States.
Under this parent IDIQ, Kit Helicopter Operations has received multiple delivery orders to support fire suppression, aerial reconnaissance, prescribed burn operations, short-haul and rappel missions, and search and rescue operations. Task orders awarded include $3.69 million for Type 3 helicopter services in Tucson, Arizona (completion December 31, 2028), $1.01 million for services in Mena, Arkansas (completion December 31, 2029), and $82,375 for operations in Terreton, Idaho (completion December 31, 2027), all structured as firm fixed-price arrangements. Kit Helicopter Operations maintains a diverse fleet of Type 1, 2, and 3 rotorcraft and provides comprehensive mission support including fire attack, monitoring, logistics support, and law enforcement surveillance. The contract enables NIFC, the U.S. Forest Service, and other federal agencies to rapidly access aerial firefighting capabilities on an as-needed basis during peak wildfire seasons and emergency response scenarios across federal lands.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSS MATOC type 3 mena, AR #2 N47KT | Forest Service | $1,013,117 | |
| HSS MATOC type 3 tucson N47KT | Forest Service | $5,313,850 | |
| 1015-102423 N47KT PKG-62310 | Forest Service | $82,375 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1202SA23T9324?
1202SA23T9324 was awarded to Kit Helicopter Operations LLC by Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) on April 12, 2023.
How much is contract 1202SA23T9324 worth?
Orders under 1202SA23T9324 have obligated $6,409,342. Their combined current value, with exercised options, is $6,413,482. 1202SA23T9324's own ceiling is $10,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract 1202SA23T9324?
3 orders have been placed under 1202SA23T9324, the latest on January 29, 2025.
Which agency awarded contract 1202SA23T9324?
Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) awarded 1202SA23T9324, with funding from National Interagency Fire Center (Fire and Aviation Management).
Who can order from contract 1202SA23T9324?
1202SA23T9324 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Is contract 1202SA23T9324 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. 1202SA23T9324 is part of Type 3 Helicopter Support Services 2023 - 2032.
Was contract 1202SA23T9324 competed?
The extent of competition for 1202SA23T9324 was full and open competition. The government received 51 offers.
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