Bell Textron Inc.
Bell Textron Inc. is a major defense contractor and subsidiary of Textron Inc., specializing in the manufacture of military and commercial helicopters, tiltrotor aircraft, and other aviation platforms. As a diversified aerospace and defense company, Bell Textron provides a wide range of aircraft, defense systems, and industrial products to U.S. government customers through prime and subcontract awards. The company has extensive experience in supporting military aviation fleets, offering aircraft parts, components, sustainment services, logistics support, and maintenance services to various federal agencies. Bell Textron is particularly known for its expertise in rotorcraft technology and has been a key supplier to the U.S. military for decades.
Through federal contract awards, Bell Textron has provided a wide array of specialized aircraft components and services to the Department of Defense, particularly the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation. These include delivery orders for items such as rotor blades, drive shafts, bearings, seals, structural assemblies, and various other aircraft parts. Many of these contracts are firm fixed-price delivery orders, often part of larger indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreements. Bell Textron is a prime contractor for the H-1 helicopter program, supplying spare parts, integrated logistics support, and contractor engineering services to the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy. The company has also received contracts from the Department of Transportation and Department of Justice for aviation-related products and services. These contracts typically do not have set-aside designations, reflecting Bell Textron's status as a large, established defense contractor.
In terms of federal grant awards, Bell Textron has engaged in research and development activities related to vertical lift technologies and advanced materials. A notable example is a cooperative agreement awarded by the Department of the Army Materiel Command for exploring applied technologies for future vertical lift rotor systems. This grant, with a performance period from December 2022 to December 2025, aims to advance Bell Textron's expertise in designing and manufacturing innovative rotor systems for military aircraft. Additionally, the company has participated in subgrant work related to additive manufacturing and advanced materials technology for sustainment and environmental compliance, collaborating with organizations like the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences Inc.
Bell Textron Inc. holds a significant federal contract IDV in the form of a multiple-award blanket purchase agreement with the Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters Division. This BPA, with a potential value of $5,000,000 and a period of performance through November 2028, is for providing aviation training services. Under this agreement, the FBI has already awarded a $109,400 firm-fixed-price call contract to Bell Textron for work to be performed in Fort Worth, Texas. This contracting vehicle allows the FBI to procure specialized aviation training and complementary products or services from Bell Textron, leveraging the company's extensive aviation expertise to support the FBI's law enforcement and security missions. Additionally, Bell Textron has been awarded an Other Transaction (OT) agreement by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) for the USN / USMC Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Weapon Integration Risk Reduction Prototype Project, valued at $3,785,639.81. This OT contract aims to advance the FVL program by supporting risk reduction and prototype development activities for weapon integration on future vertical lift platforms.
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Not listed 3255 Bell Flight Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76118, USA
3/18/02 12/2/25 Precision, LLC
Precision, LLC Operations Division, doing business as Precision Integrated Programs, is a small business contractor specializing in aviation services for wildland fire management and natural resource programs. Based in McMinnville, Oregon, Precision provides a range of helicopter-based services to federal civilian agencies, primarily the U.S. Forest Service, Department of the Interior, and National Park Service. These services include aerial firefighting, personnel transport, equipment delivery, infrared mapping, and search and rescue operations. Precision maintains a fleet of helicopters and employs experienced pilots and support staff to deliver critical aviation support for wildfire suppression, prescribed burns, and other emergency response missions across the United States.
Through its federal contract awards, Precision has provided specialized aviation services to support wildland fire management efforts nationwide. The company has received numerous delivery orders from the National Interagency Fire Center, typically ranging from $100,000 to $6 million, to supply Type II and Type III helicopter services for fire suppression activities. These contracts often involve exclusive use arrangements where Precision provides dedicated aircraft and crews for extended periods during fire seasons. Additionally, Precision has been awarded contracts to conduct infrared fire mapping, deliver firefighting equipment and supplies, and provide helicopter flight services for national parks. The majority of Precision's contract awards are from civilian agencies and are not designated as small business set-asides, indicating the company competes successfully against larger firms in the aviation services market.
Precision holds several significant indefinite delivery vehicles (IDVs) with federal agencies that enable rapid procurement of its aviation services. These include a $50 million multiple-award IDV for Type II Helicopter Support Services and a $40 million IDV for Type III Helicopter Support Services, both awarded by the U.S. Forest Service through 2032 and 2033, respectively. The company also holds a $49.5 million multiple-award IDV with the Department of the Interior for On-Call Type III Helicopter Flight Services through 2027. These contract vehicles allow agencies to issue task orders for a wide range of helicopter-based services including firefighting, search and rescue, law enforcement support, and natural resource management activities. Precision's IDVs demonstrate its capacity to provide essential aviation services across multiple federal agencies and underscore its position as a key contractor in the wildland fire management sector.
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Not listed SE Cruickshank Rd, McMinnville, OR, USA
8/31/11 4/1/25 Convergent Performance, LLC
Convergent Performance, LLC is a veteran owned limited liability company that provides safety training, assessments, tools, and performance solutions to high-risk industries like aviation and oil and gas. Through past prime federal contract awards, Convergent Performance has provided aviation maintenance safety training and support services to the Department of the Navy and its Reserve components, including developing briefings, posters, micro-videos and response systems. They also supported Customs and Border Protection's MQ-9 unmanned aircraft team in assessing and improving safety training and operations. Additional services rendered via federal contracts include maintainer training for the Naval Air Systems Command and aviation maintenance safety support for Naval Air Warfare Center facilities.
The federal agencies funding these contract awards include the Department of the Navy, Department of the Navy Reserve, Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center, and Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection. No set-aside designations were used. The contract types consisted primarily of purchase orders and a definitive contract.
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Not listed 7150 Campus Dr #275, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, USA
1/8/04 10/29/25 CAE Simuflite, Inc.
CAE Simuflite, Inc., doing business as CAE, is a leading provider of aviation training services and flight simulation technologies to the U.S. federal government. As a subsidiary of CAE Inc., the company specializes in delivering initial and recurrent pilot qualification training, simulator maintenance, and engineering support for a wide range of aircraft types. CAE Simuflite operates training centers across the United States, including facilities in Texas, New Jersey, and Oklahoma, where it conducts both classroom and simulator-based instruction for government agencies and commercial clients. The company's expertise spans various general aviation aircraft, including Gulfstream, Bombardier, Embraer, and Beechcraft models, positioning it as a key partner in supporting federal aviation safety and certification programs.
The majority of CAE Simuflite's federal contract awards come from the Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). These contracts primarily involve providing pilot qualification training for various aircraft types, utilizing full flight simulators at the company's facilities. Notable awards include a $1.6 million contract for simulator maintenance and engineering support services, and multiple delivery orders for specific aircraft training courses such as the Gulfstream G-V, Embraer Phenom 300, and Bombardier Global 6000. CAE Simuflite also maintains flight simulators for the FAA Academy and provides engineering support for training devices. Additionally, the company has received awards from NASA, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Defense for similar aviation training services. While most contracts are awarded directly to CAE Simuflite as the prime contractor, the company also serves as a subcontractor on several Department of Defense contracts, providing vocational training and other aircraft-related services to prime contractors such as Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation and Sierra Nevada Company.
CAE Simuflite holds several Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with federal agencies, allowing for ongoing procurement of training services over multi-year periods. Notable IDCs include a $2 million contract with the FAA for various general aviation aircraft initial and recurrent pilot training through 2028, and an $8.3 million contract for simulator maintenance support services through 2028. The company also holds a $5 million BPA with the FBI for aviation training services through 2028. These contract vehicles enable agencies to issue task orders for specific training needs as they arise, providing flexibility in meeting ongoing pilot qualification and safety program requirements. The majority of task orders under these vehicles have been awarded by the FAA, supporting its mission to ensure aviation safety through comprehensive pilot training and certification programs. These IDVs demonstrate CAE Simuflite's established position as a trusted provider of aviation training and simulation services across multiple federal agencies.
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Not listed 2929 W Airfield Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
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