Billings Flying Service LLC

Billings Flying Service Inc. is a for-profit subchapter S corporation based in Billings, Montana, specializing in aerial firefighting and aviation services for federal government agencies. Founded and operating from Montana, the company provides critical aerial support for wildland fire management, utilizing a diverse fleet of aircraft including single engine air tankers, very large air tankers, and type 1 helicopters. With a long-standing presence in federal contracting, registered in SAM.gov since 2003, the company has established itself as a key provider of aerial firefighting capabilities to federal land management agencies, particularly the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

Through its extensive federal contract awards, Billings Flying Service Inc. has consistently provided comprehensive aerial firefighting services, including fire reconnaissance, personnel and equipment transport, air logistics coordination, lead plane services, and fire retardant delivery. The majority of its contract awards have been firm fixed-price delivery orders from the National Interagency Fire Center, a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. These contracts are predominantly not set aside for small businesses and range in value from approximately $10,000 to over $1.2 million, with performance periods typically spanning several weeks to months during fire seasons. The company has been awarded contracts across multiple contract vehicle numbers, demonstrating its capability to support wildland fire suppression efforts across various regions and operational requirements.

Billings Flying Service Inc. holds a significant Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with the National Interagency Fire Center, valued at $50 million for Type 1 Helicopter Support Services. This multiple-award IDC, effective from January 1, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2034, allows the agency to place firm fixed-price delivery orders for critical aerial firefighting and aviation services. The contract covers a broad range of missions including fire suppression, monitoring, aerial ignition, short-haul, rappel, law enforcement surveillance, reconnaissance, and administrative missions across the entire United States. This IDC complements the company's existing Indefinite Delivery Vehicles with the USDA Forest Service, including a $56 million contract for national exclusive use large fire support helicopter services and a $40 million Basic Ordering Agreement for national call-when-needed helicopter services, further solidifying Billings Flying Service Inc.'s crucial role in national wildland fire suppression infrastructure.