Indefinite Delivery Contract 140D0426D0042

G B Aerial Applications Inc. was awarded a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Contract by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Idaho Region on February 25, 2026, with a ceiling value of $237.5 million and ultimate completion date of April 30, 2031. The contract provides on-call Single Engine Scooper flight services for wildfire suppression activities across a five-year ordering period. The BLM seeks fully contractor-operated and maintained aircraft capable of scooping water from natural sources or loading at ground locations, with the ability to dispense water, wetting agents, and chemical fire retardants as directed by the government. Aircraft must meet stringent technical specifications including Standard or Restricted Airworthiness Certificates under 14 Code of Federal Regulations sections 23 or 25, minimum 1600 Shaft Horsepower, 799 US gallon tank capacity, cruise speeds of at least 140 knots, operational capability from 5,000-foot gravel runways, and endurance of 2 hours and 30 minutes under specified loading conditions. The procurement is conducted as full and open competition under North American Industry Classification System code 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) with no set-aside designations.

G B Aerial Applications, headquartered in Slaton, Texas, is a specialized aerial firefighting contractor with a registered federal government contracting history since 2003. The company brings demonstrated expertise in Single Engine Air Tanker flight services through prior delivery order contracts with the BLM across multiple regional offices, including Idaho, Montana, and the Dakotas. The contract supports critical wildland fire management and suppression efforts for the Department of the Interior, enabling task orders for aerial firefighting services that may also support the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The variable order quantities and timing under this on-call contract structure align with the unpredictable nature of wildfire suppression needs, positioning G B Aerial Applications to provide rapid emergency response capabilities to federal agencies managing wildland fire emergencies.