Coulson Aviation (Usa), Inc.
Coulson Aviation (USA) Inc., doing business as Coulson Aircrane, is a family-owned company specializing in aerial firefighting services for the U.S. federal government. Registered to receive federal awards since 2012, Coulson Aviation provides a range of aerial firefighting assets and services, primarily through contracts with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and the National Interagency Fire Center. The company operates a fleet of modified aircraft, including C-130 and Boeing 737 air tankers capable of carrying up to 5,000 gallons of fire retardant, as well as Sikorsky S-61 heavy lift helicopters, to support wildland fire management programs across the United States.
Coulson Aviation has received numerous prime federal contract awards for aerial firefighting services. These awards, predominantly from the National Interagency Fire Center, include firm fixed-price delivery orders for exclusive use of Next Generation 1.0 and 3.0 large airtankers, heavy lift helicopters, and aerial supervision aircraft. The company provides services such as aerial fire retardant drops, water drops, and aerial supervision to support wildfire suppression efforts. Contract values range from small amounts of a few thousand dollars to multi-million dollar awards, with performance periods typically spanning several months to years. Most contracts are performed out of Portland, Oregon, with aircraft and personnel mobilized as needed to combat wildfires across the country. Notably, these contracts do not typically carry set-aside designations.
Coulson Aviation holds several significant Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) and Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs) with federal agencies. A $350 million IDC awarded in 2024 by the Forest Service covers the provision of heavy lift helicopters, large air tankers, and aerial supervision aircraft through 2033. Another key vehicle is the $50 million multiple-award IDC for Next Generation 3.0 large air tankers, running through 2025. The company also holds a $25 million IDC for exclusive use of Next Generation 1.0 and 3.0 large airtankers. These contract vehicles enable the Forest Service and National Interagency Fire Center to rapidly acquire Coulson's modern aerial firefighting assets on an as-needed basis during wildfire seasons. Additionally, Coulson Aviation is part of multiple BOAs for call-when-needed next-generation airtankers and helicopter services, further expanding its ability to provide critical firefighting support to federal agencies.
QX19NKSJWGS5 115310
Not listed 1200 NW Naito Pkwy Ste. 200, Portland, OR 97209, USA
2/7/12 4/11/25 Aero-Flite, Inc.
Aero-Flite, Inc., doing business as Aeroflite, is a foreign-owned, for-profit aviation services provider specializing in aerial firefighting and wildland fire management support for federal agencies. The company operates a sophisticated fleet of specialized aircraft, including large air tankers, water scooping aircraft, air attack platforms, and heavy lift helicopters. With over 57 years of experience in the industry, Aero-Flite has established itself as a critical contractor for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and the National Interagency Fire Center, delivering essential aviation assets and personnel to support emergency wildfire response and management efforts across the Western United States.
Through its extensive federal contract awards, Aero-Flite provides a comprehensive range of aerial firefighting services, including aerial fire detection and mapping, smokejumper transport, aerial retardant drops, and specialized air operations. The company's contracts are primarily with civilian agencies, most notably the National Interagency Fire Center and the U.S. Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management division. These firm fixed-price delivery order contracts, which are typically not designated with small business set-asides, enable the agencies to rapidly procure aerial firefighting assets and services. Aero-Flite's contracts involve performing critical missions such as initial attack wildland firefighting, aerial supervision, fire suppression support, and emergency response operations across federal and state jurisdictions.
Aero-Flite holds several significant federal Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contracts that enable rapid procurement of aerial firefighting resources. These include a $1.44 billion Forest Service Airtanker Services 2023 contract running through 2033, a $349.2 million Call When Needed Large Airtanker Services contract, a $200 million Next Generation 2.0 Large Airtanker contract, a $100 million Next Generation Large Airtanker Services 3.0 contract, and a $75 million Single Award Call When Needed Water Scooper contract. These IDVs are predominantly multiple-award contracts set aside for total small businesses and allow the Forest Service and National Interagency Fire Center to issue task orders for exclusive use and call-when-needed aircraft services. The contracts cover a range of aircraft types and enable the agencies to quickly respond to evolving wildfire conditions by providing specialized aviation assets, including large air tankers, water scooping aircraft, air attack platforms, and heavy lift helicopters across the Western United States.
QLPVYV6GY874 115310
Not listed 8520 W Electric Ave, Spokane, WA 99224, USA
9/23/03 8/8/25 Aero Air, LLC
Aero Air, LLC is a for-profit limited liability company based in Hillsboro, Oregon, specializing in aerial firefighting and aviation support services for wildland fire management. The company operates a fleet of turbine-powered fixed-wing aircraft, including Lockheed P-3 Orion and Electra models, which are used for aerial fire retardant drops, reconnaissance, cargo transport, and personnel transport in support of wildfire suppression operations nationwide. With a strong focus on providing critical aviation resources to federal agencies, Aero Air has established itself as a key provider of aerial firefighting capabilities for the U.S. Forest Service and National Interagency Fire Center.
The company has been awarded numerous federal contracts primarily focused on providing aerial firefighting services. These contracts have included firm fixed-price delivery orders for exclusive use and call-when-needed large airtanker services, with contract values ranging from a few thousand dollars to over $44 million per task order. Aero Air has consistently been awarded contracts under small business set-aside provisions, demonstrating its status as a small business in the federal contracting landscape. The majority of its contracts have been with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management and the National Interagency Fire Center, supporting wildland fire management efforts across the United States. No major subcontractors have been identified in the contract awards, indicating that Aero Air performs these services primarily with its own resources and personnel.
Aero Air holds four significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contracts that form the backbone of its federal contracting portfolio. These include the $350 million Forest Service Airtanker Services 2023 multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC), a $350 million single-award IDC for Call When Needed large airtanker services, a $50 million small business set-aside contract for Next Generation 1.0 Large Airtanker services, and a $100 million Next Generation Large Airtanker Services 3.0 multiple-award IDIQ contract. These IDVs run through various end dates, with the Forest Service Airtanker Services 2023 contract extending through December 31, 2033. The contracts are primarily awarded by civilian agencies, specifically the National Interagency Fire Center, and enable the rapid deployment of large airtankers for wildfire suppression efforts. Task orders under these IDVs have consistently provided exclusive use of Aero Air's aircraft for periods ranging from 120 to 160 days, supporting the Forest Service's efforts to modernize and enhance its aerial firefighting capabilities.
LUP6L35Y7D36 481212
Not listed 2050 NE 25th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA
5/14/01 7/17/25