Helicopter Rental Services in Hawaii 2013-2017

The Helicopter Rental Services in Hawaii 2013-2017 Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract provides comprehensive helicopter services for multiple federal agencies operating within the State of Hawaii. The contract enables contractors to deliver a wide range of helicopter-based missions, including fire management support, search and rescue operations, aerial monitoring, wildlife research, infrastructure maintenance, and scientific survey work. Contractors under this vehicle supply helicopters, trained personnel, and associated equipment to support interagency operational needs across diverse environmental and administrative contexts.

Task orders under this IDIQ consistently demonstrate support for agencies like the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and University of Hawaii research programs. Typical task orders range from $1,000 to $250,000, with most having durations between three to twelve months. Frequently awarded contractors include Windward Aviation Inc., Paradise Helicopters (K & S Helicopters), and Manuiwa Airways, with missions predominantly occurring across Hawaii's various islands. None of the task orders utilized set-aside designations, indicating open competition among qualified helicopter service providers. Common mission types include volcanic monitoring, wildlife surveys, cultural resource management, invasive species control, and scientific research support, reflecting the diverse operational needs of federal land management and research agencies in the Hawaiian archipelago.