Joe Brigham, Inc.
Joe Brigham, Inc., doing business as JBI Helicopter Services, is a woman-owned small business that specializes in providing helicopter services to various federal agencies. The company offers a wide range of aerial support services, primarily focused on wildland fire management, border security, natural resource administration, and other mission-critical operations requiring rotorcraft support. JBI Helicopter Services has established itself as a reliable contractor for federal agencies needing specialized aviation services, with a history of contract awards dating back to at least 2019. The company operates a fleet of helicopters, including Bell and MD models, to fulfill its contractual obligations and support diverse government missions across the continental United States.
JBI Helicopter Services has been awarded numerous prime contracts by federal agencies for a variety of helicopter-related services. The company has performed aerial fish stocking operations for the U.S. Forest Service, releasing fingerling brook trout into remote ponds in Vermont's Manchester Ranger District. These contracts, typically valued around $10,000 to $13,000, have been awarded annually since at least 2020. For the Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection, JBI has provided helicopter support services, likely for border surveillance and patrol operations, with contract values ranging from $43,830 to $150,000. The National Interagency Fire Center has awarded multiple delivery orders to JBI for helicopter services, presumably for wildland firefighting efforts, with individual contract values ranging from $35,000 to $56,000. Most of these prime contract awards did not utilize small business set-asides, except for one Forest Service contract in 2023 that used a woman-owned small business set-aside. Additionally, JBI has served as a subcontractor to BAE Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc., providing helicopter rental services for undisclosed projects.
JBI Helicopter Services holds several significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with federal agencies. The company was awarded an IDV under the Forest Service's Type 3 Helicopter Support Services 2023-2032 master IDIQ, with a potential value of $10 million. This contract allows the Forest Service to issue task orders for Type 3 helicopter resources and qualified personnel to support wildland fire management and natural resource missions through 2032. JBI also holds an IDV with the Department of the Interior for on-call Type III helicopter flight services from 2022 to 2027, part of a multiple-award contract with a total ceiling of $49.5 million. This IDV was awarded under a small business set-aside and covers a range of missions including wildland fire operations, search and rescue, and natural resource activities. Lastly, JBI has a Blanket Purchase Agreement with Customs and Border Protection for helicopter support services, valid through September 2024, with a ceiling value of $3 million. These IDVs position JBI Helicopter Services as a go-to provider for various federal agencies requiring flexible access to helicopter services across multiple mission types, including fire suppression, border security, natural resource management, and emergency response operations.
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Not listed 720 Clough Mill Rd, Pembroke, NH 03275, USA
3/7/02 6/14/25 Hiline Helicopter, Inc.
Hiline Helicopter, Inc., doing business as Hi-Line Helicopters, is a helicopter service provider registered as a small business that offers scenic tours, photo flights, external load operations, and emergency mountain rescue services. The company has received federal contract awards to provide a variety of rotary-wing aviation support services to several Department of the Interior sub-agencies and the Department of Agriculture's Forest Service in the state of Washington and other Western U.S. locations.
Specific services provided through past delivery orders and task orders include Type III on-call helicopter flight services for wildland fire suppression, search and rescue operations, law enforcement surveillance, glacier monitoring, hydrologic data collection, water quality assessment, radio repeater maintenance, aerial photography, emergency transport, and external load delivery. Funding agencies have included the National Park Service Pacific West Region, United States Geological Survey Washington Water Science Center, Bureau of Land Management, and the Forest Service's National Interagency Fire Center. Hi-Line Helicopters has often performed as the prime contractor without partners, although some awards have allowed for subcontracting. While a number of contracts utilized no set-aside designation, the company has been awarded several contracts specifically set aside for small businesses.
Hi-Line Helicopters currently holds three active indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contracts and blanket purchase agreements with federal agencies. These provide on-call access to the company's Type III rotary-wing aircraft through April 2027 to support wild horse management, missions along the Colorado River, and other Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and Forest Service activities across the Western continental U.S. involving firefighting, search and rescue, law enforcement, herd roundups, emergency response, and resource monitoring.
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Not listed Not listed 2/27/02 11/15/24 Helicopter Express LLC
Helicopter Express LLC is a specialized aviation services provider based in Atlanta, Georgia, offering a wide range of rotary-wing aircraft services to federal agencies. The company's primary focus is supporting wildland fire management operations across the United States through the provision of heavy lift helicopter construction, firefighting, disaster relief, aerial cinematography, and chartered flights. With over 20 years of experience, Helicopter Express has established itself as a key contractor for various federal agencies, providing critical aviation support for fire suppression, prescribed burns, wildlife surveys, and other natural resource management activities. The company maintains a fleet of Type 1, 2, and 3 helicopters, along with experienced flight crews and associated support capabilities, to meet the diverse needs of its federal clients.
As a prime contractor, Helicopter Express has secured numerous federal contract awards, predominantly from the Department of Agriculture Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management National Interagency Fire Center. These contracts typically involve the provision of helicopters and flight services for wildland fire management and emergency response operations. The company's services include fire suppression, monitoring, aerial ignition, cargo transport, and administrative functions. Additional contracts have been awarded by the Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Fish and Wildlife Service. Contract values range from small delivery orders of a few thousand dollars to multi-million dollar agreements for seasonal firefighting support. While primarily serving as a prime contractor, Helicopter Express has also acted as a subcontractor to Jacobs/Ewingcole for chartered air transportation services. Many of the company's contracts are designated as small business set-asides, reflecting its status as a qualified small business in the aviation services sector.
Helicopter Express holds several significant Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicles that enable federal agencies to rapidly acquire its aviation services. These include a $50 million multiple-award contract for Type 2 Helicopter Support Services running through 2033, a $140 million multiple-award contract for Type 3 Helicopter Support Services through 2032, and a $49.5 million multiple-award contract for On-Call Type III Helicopter Flight Services through 2027. The company also maintains single-award IDVs with the Forest Service, including a $25 million contract for exclusive use helicopters in the southeastern United States through 2025, and several smaller IDVs ranging from $1-3.5 million for specific helicopter models or regional support. These contract vehicles allow agencies such as the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Fish and Wildlife Service to issue task orders for Helicopter Express's services on an as-needed basis, providing crucial flexibility in responding to wildfire emergencies and supporting ongoing natural resource management programs across federal lands.
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Not listed 2025 Flightway Dr, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA
10/2/02 9/26/25 Henderson Aviation Co
Henderson Aviation Co is a for-profit corporate entity that provides helicopter services to the federal government through contract awards. Based in Oregon, the company specializes in providing fully operated and maintained rotary wing aircraft to support missions such as wildland firefighting, search and rescue, law enforcement surveillance, and administrative transportation.
Through recent prime contract awards, Henderson Aviation Co has provided Type III helicopter services on an on-call basis to the U.S. Forest Service and Department of the Interior across multiple states in the Pacific Northwest region. These contracts have been set aside for small businesses and allow the agencies to issue task orders for qualified contractor-operated helicopters in support of wildfire suppression, prescribed burns, natural resource management, and emergency response activities. Henderson Aviation Co has held firm-fixed-price contracts valued up to $49 million to facilitate these types of flight services over multi-year periods of performance. The company has also received direct contract awards worth several million dollars from the U.S. Forest Service to provide similar call-when-needed helicopter support specifically across Oregon and Washington.
Henderson Aviation Co currently holds two active federal indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) contracts for helicopter services. Under the $49.5 million On-Call Type III Helicopter Flight Services 2022-2027 multiple award IDV awarded by the Department of the Interior, Henderson Aviation Co can receive task orders through April 2027 to provide qualified aircraft and personnel for a range of missions including wildfire operations, search and rescue, law enforcement assistance, and administrative flights across the continental United States. The company is also performing on a $3.5 million single award IDV awarded by the U.S. Forest Service in 2021 to provide Type III light helicopter services specifically focused on wildland fire and resource management needs in Oregon and Washington through January 2024. These IDVs establish the pricing and terms by which Henderson Aviation Co can be issued task orders by federal agencies to fulfill their rotary wing mission requirements.
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Not listed Not listed 3/13/03 1/9/25 Trans Aero, LIMITED
Trans Aero, LIMITED, doing business as Trans Aero LTD, is a small business commercial helicopter operator based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, specializing in providing rotary-wing aircraft and aviation services to federal agencies. The company has established itself as a critical contractor for wildland firefighting, search and rescue, personnel transport, infrastructure maintenance, and emergency response operations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As a Subchapter S Corporation registered in SAM.gov since 2003, Trans Aero LTD maintains a diverse fleet of helicopters, including Airbus and Eurocopter models, that enable it to support complex aerial missions for civilian federal agencies.
Trans Aero LTD has consistently provided helicopter services primarily to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and Department of the Interior through numerous delivery order contracts. These contracts predominantly support wildland firefighting efforts, including fire monitoring, suppression, prescribed burning, and emergency response activities. The majority of its contracts are firm fixed-price delivery orders with no specific set-aside designations, though some contracts have been designated as total small business set-asides. The company has performed services at locations such as Francis E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming, supporting the National Interagency Fire Center's fire and aviation management programs. Contract values have ranged from as low as $9,000 to over $1.5 million, demonstrating the company's flexibility in meeting various federal agency aviation support requirements.
Trans Aero LTD holds several significant Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDVs) with federal agencies, including a $50 million Type 1, 2, and 3 helicopter support services contract with the USDA Forest Service through December 31, 2034, a $40 million Type 3 helicopter support services contract through 2032, and a $49.5 million multiple-award IDC with the Department of the Interior for on-call Type III helicopter flight services through 2027. These IDVs enable the company to provide comprehensive helicopter services including fire suppression, monitoring, aerial ignition, short-haul, rappel, law enforcement surveillance, reconnaissance, and infrastructure maintenance. Task orders under these IDVs have been issued for specific missions such as search and rescue operations, personnel transport, communications infrastructure maintenance, and detailed aerial mapping, demonstrating the company's versatility in meeting complex federal agency aviation requirements across multiple regions and operational contexts.
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Not listed 4101 Evans Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001, USA
11/13/03 7/2/25