Tanalian Aviation, Inc.
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Not listed Not listed 10/24/08 8/30/19 Quicksilver Air, Inc.
Quicksilver Air, Inc., registered as Quicksilver Air Inc., is a for-profit aviation company providing helicopter transportation services to U.S. federal government agencies under contract. As a prime contractor, Quicksilver Air has provided on-call and as-needed helicopter flight services to transport personnel in remote areas of Alaska to facilitate field work, data collection, maintenance operations, and other activities for agencies including the Department of Interior's U.S. Geological Survey, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management.
Past delivery orders have tasked Quicksilver Air to provide helicopter transportation from bases in locations such as Prudhoe Bay, Kotzebue, Fairbanks and Fort Wainwright to enable access for research initiatives and resource management operations including hydrology studies, wildlife population surveys, soil surveys, habitat assessments, and general transport needs across Alaska's challenging terrain. Awards have ranged from under $10,000 to over $150,000, utilizing pricing mechanisms including firm fixed price, fixed price with economic adjustments, and fixed price incentive fees. As a subcontractor, Quicksilver Air has provided aeronautical services in support of prime contractors Battelle Memorial Institute, transporting personnel and equipment to remote field sites to facilitate Battelle's contracted research activities in Alaska.
Quicksilver Air holds an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) through the Department of Interior with a $16 million ceiling for on-call helicopter flight services in Alaska from 2022 to 2024. The IDV facilitates the issuance of fixed price delivery orders to procure transportation as required by Interior agencies to access locations across Alaska in performance of scientific, conservation and land management objectives. To date, orders under this IDV have funded helicopter support for USGS field work initiatives including hydrology studies and bird population surveys in remote regions such as the North Slope and Prudhoe Bay.
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Not listed Not listed 12/3/03 5/11/24 Chena River Aviation Incorporated
Chena River Aviation Incorporated is a veteran-owned small business based in Fairbanks, Alaska, specializing in providing comprehensive helicopter flight services to federal agencies. Registered in SAM.gov since 2005, the company operates as a for-profit, Subchapter S Corporation that delivers critical aviation support to government organizations across Alaska's challenging terrain. The company's core competency involves providing specialized helicopter transportation and aerial support services for various government land management and research activities, with a particular focus on supporting operations in national parks, preserves, and public lands.
The federal contract awards demonstrate Chena River Aviation's extensive range of helicopter-based services, primarily for the Department of the Interior's agencies such as the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management. These services include aerial wildlife surveys and captures, equipment and infrastructure installation, personnel and supply transportation, and general logistical support across Alaska's remote regions. The company has been awarded numerous delivery orders for specific missions like caribou and bear captures, golden eagle surveys, and operational support in locations such as Denali National Park and Preserve, Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve, and various Bureau of Land Management territories. While most of their recent contracts have not been specifically set aside, the company's status as a veteran-owned small business has likely contributed to their success in securing federal contract awards.
Chena River Aviation holds a significant Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) valued at $16.47 million, awarded by the Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center in March 2022 and set to run through February 2027. This multiple-award IDC serves as the primary vehicle for Interior agencies to access the company's specialized helicopter services across Alaska. The contract enables the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other Interior agencies to issue delivery orders for on-call helicopter flight services supporting a wide range of operational needs. The IDC covers tasks such as wildlife research, land management support, equipment transportation, and logistical assistance in some of Alaska's most remote and challenging environments, demonstrating Chena River Aviation's critical role in supporting federal agencies' missions in the state.
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Not listed 1366 Wike Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709, USA
2/2/05 5/3/25 Hermens Helicopters Inc.
Hermens Helicopters Inc. is a for-profit, subchapter S corporation based in Anchorage, Alaska, specializing in on-call helicopter flight services for various agencies within the U.S. Department of the Interior. Registered in SAM.gov since May 2008, the company maintains a fleet of aircraft and personnel strategically positioned to deliver rapid aviation support across Alaska's remote and rugged terrain. Hermens Helicopters primarily provides services for wildlife management, archaeological studies, land assessments, cargo transport, and emergency response operations throughout the state. The company's expertise in Alaskan aviation services has made it a trusted partner for federal agencies operating in challenging environments.
As a prime contractor, Hermens Helicopters has been awarded numerous delivery orders by agencies such as the Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management. These contracts typically involve wildlife surveys, goose banding projects, archaeological site assessments, fire damage reviews, and transportation of personnel and equipment to remote locations. Notable projects include a $97,922 order for archaeological reviews and wildlife research at Bela and Gaar Lakes, a $52,735 fire severity assessment in St. Mary's, and multiple goose banding operations in the Bethel area. The company also serves as a subcontractor to Battelle Memorial Institute, providing helicopter support for various cargo transport missions in Alaska. These contracts are generally awarded without small business set-asides, leveraging Hermens Helicopters' expertise in Alaskan aviation services.
Hermens Helicopters holds a significant indefinite delivery contract (IDC) with the Interior Business Center, awarded in March 2022. This multiple-award vehicle, valued at $16.47 million, was set aside for total small business participation and runs through February 2027. The IDC enables various Interior Department bureaus to quickly access on-call helicopter flight services across Alaska for diverse mission requirements. Task orders issued under this contract have ranged from $4,198 to $97,923, supporting a wide array of activities including wildlife management, archaeological studies, land assessments, cargo transport, and emergency response operations. This IDC serves as the primary vehicle through which Hermens Helicopters provides its services to federal agencies, allowing for efficient and flexible support of the Interior Department's aerial needs across Alaska's challenging landscape.
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Not listed Bethel Airport (BET), Bethel, AK 99559, USA
5/29/08 10/11/25 Pollux Aviation, LTD.
Pollux Aviation, LTD. is an Alaskan helicopter operator providing aviation services to support federal land, wildlife, and resource management operations across the state. Established in 1991, Pollux Aviation advertises scenic tours, charter flights, aerial photography, and external load transport capabilities.
Through prime federal contract awards, Pollux Aviation has provided helicopter flight services to the Department of Interior, including the Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Geological Survey. These services supported remote camera retrieval for wildlife monitoring, aerial surveys and mapping, fire detection, and general transportation services aiding conservation research and land management programs. Contracts required performance at locations throughout Alaska and fell under Interior's IDV for on-call aviation support from 2017-2021. Additionally, Pollux Aviation held contracts with the Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service to utilize helicopters for aerial soil survey work.
Pollux Aviation holds an active IDV awarded in 2023 to supply helicopter flight services in Alaska through 2027. Valued at over $10 million, the total small business set aside contract allows Interior agencies to issue delivery orders against the vehicle. Resulting orders have enabled aviation support for diverse agency missions like land surveys, fire monitoring, conservation research, and remote camera retrieval for wildlife population tracking.
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Not listed 6540 E Beechcraft Rd, Wasilla, AK 99654, USA
10/17/02 12/31/25